A new rumor places a new Mac mini launching within days, and yes, ahead of the Apple event. Other new products are still coming in 2026 as well, like the iPad mini and AirPods 5.
While the Mac mini hasn’t received the M5 processor yet, it could also be upgraded with an M6 to kick off the new chip generation. Either way, it’s coming and soon enough to be Tim Cook’s last product as CEO.
According to a report from Bloomberg, a new Mac mini could be announced within the next few days. Anonymous sources familiar with Apple plans shared these details, and given the proximity, they’re likely right.
The report also shares that customers should expect ANC and standard versions of Apple’s fifth-generation AirPods as soon as the Apple Event in September. They would launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and the foldable iPhone Ultra.
The OLED iPad mini is still on track for October along with other Mac upgrades like a new iMac and MacBook Pro. Apple’s Home Hub tablet, upgraded Apple TV 4K, and new HomePod mini are also slotted for 2026.
It’ll be a busy second half of the year for Apple, especially for the new CEO John Ternus, who takes over on September 1. Leave it to Tim Cook, the supply chain master, to slip in one last product before he steps down.