Apple Just Made Its First Product Announcements of the Season

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Anyone who follows Apple news knows the company has some big announcements on the horizon. While we don't know the exact date yet, Apple typically hosts a big fall keynote in September to announce brand new products—including the latest generation of iPhones. This year should prove especially monumental, as the world expects Apple to reveal its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Ultra. But while I expected to wait until next month to learn about Apple's newest devices, I was surprised to find Mac news on my feed Tuesday morning. Apple being Apple, the company made a few new announcements well ahead of its expected keynote, signaling both its enthusiasm for the Mac in this age of AI, but also that its fall event is likely going to be focused squarely on the iPhone. Here's what's new. If you like making predictions about what products and services Apple will announce this year, make sure to check out Lifehacker's Big Guessing Game , which is currently in its third round. The winner will win the latest Apple Watch. Apple's new Mac mini is more powerful (and expensive) than ever The star of the show today might just be the new Mac mini . Apple's tiny Mac has been all the rage lately, with users buying them up to power AI agents like OpenClaw . While the previous generation of Mac mini was getting harder to find, Apple's refreshed models might make them more accessible—so long as you're willing to pay the inflated price …