Apple’s upcoming M4 Mac mini, which is reportedly going to sport the largest overhaul because the iPhone 3 period, just isn’t going to be sacrificing operate for type. Bloomberg’s Apple insider Mark Gurman reveals that the mini will function a wholesome choice of ports, each on the again and on the entrance.
Apple is usually identified and criticized for its design philosophy of absolutist minimalism. Maybe the largest offender to this point has been the Magic Mouse, which has its charging port on the backside. Which implies you both purchase two of them otherwise you merely don’t use the mouse when it must be recharged.
Fortunately, the upcoming Mac mini won’t be taking out as many ports as it could possibly so it seems as modern as potential. In keeping with Gurman, the mini will include 5 USB-C ports, three on the again and two on the entrance. There may also be an Ethernet port, an HDMI port and (gasp!) a headphone jack. The USB-A ports, nonetheless, are being eliminated, not that many will miss them in my view.
It’s already so tiny, a couple of further ports shouldn’t damage the aesthetic. | Picture credit score — Apple
What I wish to know is that if the brand new Mac mini will nonetheless begin at 8 GB of RAM. After so many individuals complaining about it this previous yr, Gurman says Apple would possibly simply lastly give in and begin the bottom fashions of Mac merchandise at 16 GB of RAM.
There’s additionally the truth that Apple Intelligence works higher with extra RAM, and Apple is making an attempt onerous to promote individuals on AI.
