when does new mac mini come out

The next Mac mini is widely expected in mid-2026 , based on recent reports. Apple’s current Mac mini lineup was updated in October 2024 with M4 and M4 Pro chips, so the rumored follow-up is the M5 generation rather than an immediate near-term refresh.

What’s being said

• A Macworld report says Apple’s upcoming M5 Mac mini is still a rumor-backed product, with release timing not fully locked in yet.

• Other recent coverage points to a summer 2026 or “middle of the year” launch window for the M5 Mac mini and Mac Studio.

• That means the safest answer is: not announced yet, but likely around mid-2026.

Practical read

If you need one soon, the current M4 Mac mini is already on sale and was launched in November 2024 after being unveiled in October 2024. If you can wait, the rumored M5 refresh looks like the next meaningful update.

Latest status

At the moment, there is no confirmed Apple launch date for a new Mac mini in the sources reviewed, only consistent rumor coverage pointing to mid-2026.