Apple's Mac mini is in extremely short supply, under pressure because of demand for good AI hardware, and RAM shortages. M5 Mac minis are expected, but what about a MacBook Neo approach to a new Mac mini for people who want to get work done? Mockup of a Mac Neo, featuring a Mac mini chassis in Citrus color and with fewer ports Beyond having the components, Apple has all of the elements to make a "Mac Neo" Mac mini adjunct. There is proof of market demand, and proof in the company's own historical trends. Steve Jobs , for instance, famously introduced his quadrant of devices with pro and consumer laptops, and the pro and consumer desktops. Later he expanded it into a 2x3 array. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Federico Viticci at MacStories is out today with a major update to his Apple Frames shortcut that frames your screenshots with official Apple product bezels. Federico describes Apple Frames 4 as a “complete rethinking of the shortcut that is noticeably faster, updated to support all the latest Apple devices, and designed to support even more personalization options.” more…
Apple Japan has launched a series of TV and social media videos with famous local artists and animators taking the App Store logo on creative journeys. One example of the many new interpretations of the App Store logo being used in Japan - image credit: Apple There's got to be someone new in Apple's marketing team, because the company is suddenly playing around with its usually protected icons and images. It started with the cute Little Finder Guy on Instagram, it's continued with an original Mac birthday cake, and now it's the turn of the App Store. As first spotted by advertising and marketing publication Creative Blog , Apple Japan has launched a new campaign to promote creative apps in the App Store. There are 16 pieces of artwork, made by 13 artists, and compiled into three videos. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums