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 unveiled its latest M-series chips, the M6 and M5 Ultra, alongside new Mac Mini and Mac Studio models, all shipping on September 22nd.

• The M6 chip features 12 cores and is the first built on a 2-nanometre process, offering enhanced single-threaded performance.
• The M5 Ultra chip utilizes UltraFusion to combine four dies for up to 36 processor cores and 80 graphics cores, boasting significantly improved AI compute capabilities.
• Reports suggest Apple is skipping M6 Pro, M6 Max, and M6 Ultra chips to accelerate the development of the next generation, potentially with the M7 family expected in 2027.

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.