Apple upgrading recent Mac mini orders to M6, M5 Pro models for free

Apple announced a new Mac mini featuring the M6 and M5 Pro chips in recent news. However, it has been revealed that customers who recently ordered an M4 Mac mini before the arrival of the M6 and M5 models are being upgraded for free to the newer models. This is due to the Mac mini experiencing backorders in multiple configurations.

Those who purchased an M4 model are understandably disappointed by the announcement of a new model. But Apple has something positive to offer: they are replacing those M4 orders with M6 or M5 Pro models instead. One user shared on Reddit that Apple upgraded their M4 Pro model to an M5 Pro. They had placed the order about a week and a half ago, but it had not yet shipped.

Additionally, based on the new pricing, they are saving approximately $300 compared to the cost of the equivalent M5 Pro model. Clearly, Apple is finding it simpler to produce M6 and M5 Pro versions of the Mac mini than the M4 models. If you have received a notification from Apple about a Mac mini upgrade, please share your experience in the comments section.