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New Macs and More: Here's Everything Apple Announced Today

Tuesday August 25, 2026 9:10 am PDT by Joe Rossignol

Apple today unveiled a new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chip options, a new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chip options, a new version of the Polishing Cloth with a lower price, and updated Magic Keyboards for Macs.

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Here are all of the new products that Apple announced today:

Both the M6 and M5 Ultra chips are new as of today:

The new Mac mini and Mac Studio models can be pre-ordered starting today, with deliveries to customers and in-store availability set to begin on Tuesday, September 22. The new Polishing Cloth and Magic Keyboards are available immediately.

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M5 Ultra Chip's Impressive Performance Boost Revealed in First Benchmark Result

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New Mac Mini Has Two Storage Downsides, Including Unremovable SSD

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Top Rated Comments

6 weeks ago

I understand the unfortunate need for the increase in price but $899 for a computer with 256 GB in 2026 is criminal.

Score: 31 Votes (Like | Disagree)

6 weeks ago

I understand the unfortunate need for the increase in price but $899 for a computer with 256 GB in 2026 is criminal.

But at least it's easily upgradable...right? right??

Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)

6 weeks ago

Can I lease the polishing cloth?

Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)

6 weeks ago

So. No new Apple TV? You were wrong again?

Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)

6 weeks ago

Big slap in the face from Apple

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6 weeks ago

AppleCare is no longer available as a 1 time upfront purchase for anything.

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