Apple’s M3-powered Mac Mini underneath testing: Mark Gurman

Apple isin the method of testing a Mac Mini powered by the M3 chip, as disclosed by Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman in his Power On e-newsletter. The examined system carries the identifier Mac 15,12 and is confirmed to be a Mac Mini. Although not scheduled for launch this yr, Gurman suggests a possible launch in 2024, aligning with the introduction of different Mac fashions.

Reportedly, present process present testing, the system operates utilizing an 8-core CPU and a 10-core GPU. It is coupled with 24GB of RAM and operates on macOS Sonoma 14.1. Gurman notes that other than the RAM capability, these specs mirror these of the M2 Mac Mini. Regarding its launch, Gurman factors out a big lower in Mac revenues on this yr’s fourth quarter. Consequently, he anticipates that no M3-powered product will debut earlier than October.

In a previous Gurman e-newsletter, it was revealed that Apple’s upcoming M3 SoC will debut with the following iMac, 13-inch MacE book Air, and 13-inch MacE book Pro. However, the higher-tier MacE book Pros usually are not anticipated to undertake the M3 chip at this level. Speculations recommend that the M3-powered Macs could be unveiled in October, shortly after Apple’s Fall occasion.

Reportedly, the Mac Studio and Mac Pro are unlikely to transition to the M3 SoC quickly, as they lately acquired the M2 improve in June. Additionally, there’s a chance of an iMac refresh, marking its first replace since 2021.

Moreover, in keeping with Gurman, the much-awaited launch occasion for the Apple iPhone 15 sequence is rumored to happen both on September 12 or Wednesday, September 13 of this yr. If the data holds true, pre-orders for the brand new iPhones are mentioned to start on September 15, with the Apple iPhone 15 sequence doubtless hitting the marketplace for sale on September 22.

An further report from 9to5Mac final week corroborates this schedule, stating that numerous provider companions have already forbidden their workers from taking break day on Wednesday, September 13, attributable to expectations of a big smartphone announcement on that day.

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Updated: 07 Aug 2023, 05:04 PM IST

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