Apple has launched a new Mac mini, with its cheapest configuration now starting at $899, a significant price increase. The new models feature the M6 and M5 Pro chips, with pre-orders open now and units shipping on September 22nd.

• The base Mac mini configuration, with 16GB of memory and 256GB of storage, now costs $899, up from $599 in 2024.
• This price hike is attributed to a global shortage and increased cost of memory chips, as stated by Apple CEO Tim Cook.
• Students and teachers can purchase the new Mac mini models for $100 less.

Apple has launched its new Mac Studio desktop computer, featuring the powerful M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, with pre-orders open and shipping starting September 22.

• The M5 Max model starts at $2,499, while the M5 Ultra is priced at $5,499.
• This new desktop is designed for professionals like video editors, 3D artists, and developers who require significant processing power.
• The M5 Ultra chip is notable for joining four smaller chips, a first for Apple silicon, and offers enhanced AI capabilities with dedicated accelerators.

Apple has quietly reduced the price of its Polishing Cloth in the United States from $19 to $9, a move that occurred on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

• The price of the Polishing Cloth dropped by $10.
• The price reduction happened on the same day Apple increased the prices of the Mac mini and the top Mac Studio.
• The cloth, originally bundled with the expensive Pro Display XDR, became available for individual purchase at $19 in October 2021.