A year ago, the Mac mini was a compact desktop for developers and media editors. By late 2026, Apple expects it to double as local AI hardware, and the company is building a factory around that bet.

Apple is working to bring more manufacturing to the United States, including chip fabrication and Mac mini assembly, but it's a slow-moving project. There is increasing pressure to bring more of Apple ...

At the heart of the 2026 Mac Mini are the M5 and M5 Pro chips, which introduce substantial upgrades across multiple performance metrics. These chips are designed to meet the demands of modern ...