Mac Mini to Lose Its USB-A Ports Later This Year

Apple's redesigned Mac mini will feature will not feature any USB-A ports, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports.

The current ‌Mac mini‌ with the M2 chip features two USB-C ports and two USB-A ports, while the ‌M2‌ Pro variant has four USB-C ports and two USB-A ports. Writing in his latest "Power On" newsletter, Gurman explained that the new ‌Mac mini‌ with the M4 Pro chip will have a total of five USB-C ports, but no USB-A ports. Three USB-C ports will be located on the back, while two will be present on the front of the machine. There will continue to be ports for ethernet, HDMI, and 3.5mm audio.The power supply will apparently continue to be internal.

Apple TV, but it may be slightly taller than the current model, which is 1.4 inches high. It will continue to feature an aluminum shell. Individuals working on the new device apparently say that it is "essentially an iPad Pro in a small box."

MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro planned to take place over the next year.

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