Unusual timing of Mac mini and Mac Studio updates all about AI, claims report

Apple surprised many when it quietly announced updated Mac mini and Mac Studio models shortly before its September event. We would normally have expected these announcements to be part of that event. One strong theory is that the company may be making a lot of big announcements in its ‘Surprise and shine‘ keynote, and therefore wanted to get these updates…

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