Where to preorder the updated Mac Mini and Mac Studio by Brad Bourque
Apple has announced two new processors, the M6 and M5 Ultra, as well as updated Mac Mini and Mac studio machines powered by them. The new machines are already available for preorder directly from Apple, with shipping for most configurations starting on September 22nd, 2026.
Tempting. But I read somewhere the M7 chip is going to be the bomb wrt AI inference. So maybe I’ll wait.
2027 Macs to Get AI-Focused M7 Chips as Apple Skips High-End M6
Apple plans to release an M6 chip for entry-level Macs as soon as this year, but it has canceled plans for higher-end M6 Pro and M6 Max chips. Instead, Apple’s next Pro and Max chips will be part of its M7 chip lineup, with the first M7 chips launching in 2027. An M5 Ultra chip could also come as soon as this year.
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