Per the mighty Mark Gurman, Apple’s Mac mini is rumored to be receiving a significant redesign in the next few months.
The desktop was among the first Apple products to receive the M1 processor in 2020, with no major changes being made to its overall design.
According to Gurman, the forthcoming generation of the desktop is expected to receive an M1X processor, will have an updated design, and more ports than the current model.
Per noted YouTuber Jon Prosser, the upcoming M1X-powered Mac mini will also introduce a new generation of industrial design for Apple’s standalone Mac. According to him, the 2021 Mac mini will feature a new external chassis with a “plexiglass-like” reflective surface on the top, in an otherwise aluminum enclosure.
The M1X chip will enable Apple to offer a full lineup of ports once more, including four USB4 / Thunderbolt 3 ports, two USB-A, Ethernet, and HDMI out.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via 9to5Mac, Bloomberg, and Jon Prosser