Apple Spotted Testing Next-Gen M3-Powered Mac Mini Ahead Of Rumored October Launch

Apple has successfully transitioned all of its Macs to its custom Apple Silicon chips, leaving tech enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the next generation of devices. According to recent reports, the highly anticipated M3 chip is rumored to debut in October this year, with Apple already testing multiple M3-powered Macs. In a recent update from Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, he revealed the possible existence of a new M3-powered Mac that appears to be the next-generation Mac mini.

What happened: Reports suggest that Apple is currently testing a new Mac powered by the base version of the M3 chip. This development adds to the growing list of M3 Macs undergoing testing, some expected to launch as early as October.

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Next-Gen Mac Mini Speculations: Based on the information provided, industry experts believe the Mac mini could be the first device to utilize the M3 chip. The Mac in question boasts eight CPU cores, consisting of four efficiency cores and four high-performance cores. It also has ten graphics processor cores and an impressive 24 gigabytes of memory. Running on macOS Sonoma 14.1, this machine represents a significant leap in performance for the Mac mini lineup.

Notably, the entry-level M3 chip shares similarities with its predecessor, the M2. Both chips feature eight CPU cores and ten graphics cores.

However, the M3 Pro outshines its forerunner with an enhanced configuration featuring 12 CPU cores and 18 graphics cores. Furthermore, a high-end M3 Max model could offer a mindboggling 14 CPU cores and over 40 graphics cores.

The upcoming release of the M3 chip promises to bring even more power to Apple’s Mac lineup, including the entry-level models. Users can anticipate witnessing the M3 chip’s integration into top-of-the-line Macs shortly after Apple’s iPhone event in September.

Apple’s transition to its custom Apple Silicon chips has set the stage for an exciting era in Mac computing. The much-anticipated M3 chip is expected to debut soon, with the Mac mini rumored to be the first device to sport this powerful processor. With potential enhancements across various Mac models, tech enthusiasts can look forward to an impressive performance boost in the upcoming generation of Apple Macs, likely to hit the market this October.

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