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Apple announces new Mac mini

Joining the new iMac, Apple also announce a new and powerful Mac mini.

Spec-wise, the Mac mini is one of the most powerful pc in the market. Powered by the Apple’s new M4 and M4 Pro chip. Out of the box, the Mac mini will have 16GB of RAM and 256Gb for storage, if you need more ram and storage, you can max-out your Mac mini to up to 8TB of storage and up to 64GB of RAM.

It can support up to 3 displays for M4 Pro version and 2 displays for the M4 version, it will have a Two USB-C ports and a 3.5 mm headphone jack on the front, and an ethernet port, 3 Thunderbolt 4 (Thunderbolt 5 for the M4 Pro model) and an HDMI at the back.

The new Mac mini supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and bluetooth 5.3. Just like with the new iMac, the Apple Intelligence will also be available in the new Mac mini.

Price for the new Mac mini starts at $599 for the M4 version with 16GB RAM and 256 storage, it’s now available for pre-order and will be available on November 8.

Pricing of the new iMac in the Philippines

Apple just announced the new iMac with the new M4 Chip and Apple Intelligence.

If you plan on getting one, below are the pricing of the new iMac in the Philippines;

  • M4 (8-Core CPU/GPU) + 16GB RAM + 256GB Storage – ₱84,990.00
  • M4 (10-Core CPU/GPU) + 16GB RAM + 256GB Storage – ₱96,990.00
  • M4 (10-Core CPU/GPU) + 16GB RAM + 512GB Storage – ₱108,990.00
  • M4 (10-Core CPU/GPU) + 24GB RAM + 512GB Storage – ₱120,990.00

Optional Upgrade

  • Nano-Texture Glass – ₱12,000.00
  • 32 GB RAM – ₱12,000.00
  • 512 GB SSD Storage – ₱12,000.00
  • 1TB SSD Storage – ₱24,000.00
  • Gigabit Ethernet – ₱2,000.00
  • Magic Trackpad – ₱2,500.00
  • Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad (US English) – ₱5,000.00
  • Final Cut Pro – ₱14,990.00
  • Logic Pro – ₱9,990.00

Apple announces new iMac with M4 chip and Apple Intelligence

Apple has officially announce the new iMac powered by the new M4 chip and with Apple Intelligence. The new Apple iMac is an all-in-one desktop that features a 24-inches 4.5K Retina display, an optional nano-texture display is also available to reduce the reflections and glare on the screen.

The new iMac is equipped with a 12MP Center Stage web camera, up to 32 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of storage. The new Apple iMac will be powered by the new M4 chip, which was first introduced in May 2024 for the iPad Pro (M4).

The new iMac in 7 new colors: Blue, Purple, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Green and Silver.

Together with the updated specs, the new iMacs will available in 7 new colors; Blue, Purple, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Green and Silver. It will also be available in two variants; 8-core CPU and 8-Core GPU, and 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU.

In addition to the great hardware, Apple Intelligence will be available with the new iMac. “Apple Intelligence, powered by Apple silicon and the Neural Engine, empowers users to work, communicate, and create on Mac in groundbreaking ways.”

Here’s a 4 mins video on Apple Intelligence.

The new iMac is available to pre-order today, with availability beginning Friday, November 8. The starting price for the new iMac (8-Core CPU/GPU with 16GB RAM and 256GB Storage will be $1299 and the price will get higher as you configure your iMac to have higher specs. You can checkout the full specs of the new iMac here.

Apple announces new iPad mini powered by new A17 Pro chip and support for Apple Pencil Pro

Apple just announced the new iPad mini, it features the A17 Pro chip, the same chip that was used in the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max.

Spec-wise, the new iPad mini features a 8.3-inches Liquid Retina display, 2266-by-1488 resolution at 326 ppi and 500 nits brightness. The new iPad Mini will only have one 12MP wide camera at the back (ƒ/1.8 aperture) and a 12MP Ultra Wide front camera (ƒ/2.4 aperture).

Powered by the A17 Pro chip and its advanced neural engine, the new iPad Mini will support Apple Intelligence once the free software update with iPadOS 18.1 becomes available later this month.

The new iPad mini is compatible with Apple Pencil Pro and the Apple Pencil (USB‑C), allowing users to draw, write, and edit on the new iPad Mini.

Here’s the spec-rundown of the new iPad Mini;

  • Display: 8.3-inch FHD+ (2266 x 1488) Liquid Retina display with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) support
  • Processor: Apple A17 Pro
  • Storage: 128GB, 256GB and 512GB
  • Rear Camera: 12MP wide rear camera, Up to 4K video recording
  • Front Camera: 12MP ultra wide front camera, up to 1080p HD video @up to 60 fps
  • Audio: Stereo speakers, 2x microphones
  • Cellular: 5G (sub‑6 GHz) with 4×4 MIMO, Gigabit LTE with 4×4 MIMO
  • Wireless: Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO and Bluetooth 5.3
  • Location: (All models) Digital compass, Wi-Fi and iBeacon microlocation, (Wi-Fi + Cellular models) GPS/GNSS and Cellular
  • Sensor: Touch ID, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Barometer and Ambient light sensor
  • Sim:eSIM
  • OS: iPadOS 18
  • AI: Apple Intelligence
  • Battery: Built-in 19.3-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery with 20W fast charging
  • Colors: Space Gray, Blue, Purple, Starlight
  • Dimension: 195.4 mm (Height) x 134.8 mm (Width) x 6.3 mm (Thickness)
  • Weight: 293 grams (Wifi), 297 grams (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

Pricing
Wifi Only

  • 128GB: $499.00
  • 256GB: $599.00
  • 512GB: $799.00

Wifi + Cellular

  • 128GB: $649.00
  • 256GB: $749.00
  • 512GB: $949.00

The new iPad mini will comes in four colors: Midnight, Starlight, Pink, and Purple. The iPad mini is available to order online at apple.com and in the Apple Store app. It will be available in Apple Stores and through Apple Authorized Resellers later this week.

Apple announces “It’s Glow Time” iPhone 16 Event this Sept 9th

Apple has announce their iPhone 16 Event this 9th of September at at 8 p.m. Riyadh Time. The company is expected to announce the next generation of iPhone 16 as well as provide more information on the Apple Intelligence as well as Apple Silicon, Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4.

The event will be held at the Apple Park and you can watch the live stream of the event from Apple’s website, the Apple TV app and Apple’s official YouTube channel. You can also come back here and watch the live stream from the embedded video below.