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  "id": 3267379,
  "title": "Apple is turbocharging the Mac mini with its new M6 chip — but the model with an M5 Pro is actually faster",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/apple-is-turbocharging-the-mac-mini-with-its-new-m6-chip-but-the",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-25T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/apple-desktops/apple-is-turbocharging-the-mac-mini-with-its-new-m6-chip-but-the-model-with-an-m5-pro-is-actually-faster"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has unveiled an upgraded Mac mini featuring either the new M6 chip or a more powerful M5 Pro chip. The primary focus of this new generation is speed and the ability to run AI models locally. The Mac mini with M6 delivers up to 4x faster AI performance, 2x faster storage and graphics, and 40% faster CPU performance. The Mac mini with M5 Pro offers 4x faster LLM prompt processing performance compared to the M2 Pro. Despite not being AI-focused, both models will excel as desk companions and provide an alternative to high-performance MacBooks for stationary setups. The new Mac mini models come equipped with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and an upgraded 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port. They also include macOS 27 Golden Gate, Apple Intelligence, and Siri AI. Pre-orders begin today, with units arriving on September 22. Both models share a compact design with two USB-C ports and a headphone jack on the front. The Mac mini with M5 Pro will have three Thunderbolt 5 ports on the back, while the M6 model retains three Thunderbolt 4 ports. These faster ports enable the connection of fast external storage, monitors, and clustering of multiple Mac mini systems for large AI models. The Mac mini with M6 supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, while the M5 Pro provides Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and enhanced Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. Both models also benefit from upgraded storage speeds and unified memory options up to 64GB.",
  "summary": "Apple has unveiled the new Mac mini featuring the all-new M6 chip or the M5 Pro. Discover the full specs, local AI performance gains, pricing, and launch date.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Digital Trends",
        "title": "Apple’s new Mac mini could show up any day now, and it might beat the iPhones to the punch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/apples-new-mac-mini-could-show-up-any-day-now-and-it-might-beat-the",
        "published": "2026-08-25T05:26:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "Apple announces updated Mac mini, here’s everything new",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/apple-announces-updated-mac-mini-heres-everything-new",
        "published": "2026-08-25T13:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "Apple’s new Mac mini looks the same, but the M6 inside brings a major performance boost",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/apples-new-mac-mini-looks-the-same-but-the-m6-inside-brings-a-major",
        "published": "2026-08-25T13:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Handelsblatt",
        "title": "KI-Maschinen: Apple rüstet Mac Mini und Mac Studio mit neuen Chips auf",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/ki-maschinen-apple-rustet-mac-mini-und-mac-studio-mit-neuen-chips-auf",
        "published": "2026-08-25T13:00:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechCrunch",
        "title": "Apple’s latest Mac Mini runs on a new M6 chip, and starts at $899",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/apples-latest-mac-mini-runs-on-a-new-m6-chip-and-starts-at-899",
        "published": "2026-08-25T13:55:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}