The M4 Mac Mini could launch in just a few weeks and Apple might be giving it a major redesign. Could the Mac Mini become a laptop rival?

Apple ’s Mac sales seem to have dropped dramatically, which means the pressure is on to ensure that the upcoming M4-powered MacBooks are a hit. Market intelligence experts Canalys has revealed a worrying 17.5% year-on-year drop in Apple Mac shipments last quarter.

Leaker Mark Gurman seems to be less sure that Apple is about to spring these M4-toting Macs on us - we could be waiting until November, perhaps.

Apple plans to release new MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini models with the M4 series of chips "this year," according to Bloomberg's

I’m led to conclude that there’s a simple explanation for Apple holding back the MacBook Air – twice now – when it introduces a new wave of Mac products. Apple simply wants its shiny new M4 chip to look good – and it’s easier to showcase that in a Pro-level laptop with active cooling, rather than the slimmer, passively-cooled MacBook Air.

The highly anticipated October Apple Event is set to showcase a range of exciting developments and significant updates across various product lines. With

So, about that possible Apple event happening later. Yeah, well there's a lot to discuss there. Aside from an extra pair of Pro AirPods and even an updated iPad mini, Apple seems ready to bring us new Macs in probably the most aggressive launch we've seen from the lineup in a bit.

A new report suggests that a slew of Mac product refreshes, including a redesigned Mac mini, might arrive later this month.