The next-generation MacBook Pro models are expected to feature an improved version of the ‌‌M1‌‌ chip with a 10-core CPU, containing eight high-performance cores and two energy-efficient cores, and 16-core or 32-core GPU options, meaning this is also what we can expect from the new ‌‌Mac mini‌‌.

When Apple introduced the ‌‌M1‌‌ ‌‌Mac mini‌‌ last year, it retained the Intel Mac minis with two additional ports in the product lineup as a high-end option.

Apple did the same with the MacBook Pro and iMac, where the ‌‌M1‌‌ option replaced the entry-level version of the machine, and kept the high-end Intel models with more ports on sale.

Gurman expects that the new high-end ‌Mac mini‌ will be sold alongside the current ‌‌M1‌‌ ‌‌Mac mini‌‌.

According to Prosser, who has a mixed track record when it comes to Apple rumors, the new high-end ‌‌Mac mini‌‌ will have the following features:.

Bear in mind that there's no guarantee we'll see a ‌Mac mini‌ announcement at Apple's upcoming "Unleashed" event, and Bloomberg originally said Apple could scrap its plans to release this new high-end ‌‌Mac mini‌‌ anytime soon?