Apple Finally Finds Its Gaming Console With the New Mac Mini

The new Mac mini could become Apple’s long-awaited answer to the PlayStation and Xbox. Also: The company’s next AI features are planned for early December; it delivers disappointing earnings guidance and agrees to acquire Pixelmator; and Peloton’s new CEO is Apple’s former services heir apparent.

Apple Set to Give the Mac Its Long-Awaited M4 Chip Overhaul

Also: fresh details on the company’s upcoming smart home device.

Apple Makes Headway on M4 MacBook Air and Plans New Low-End iPad

Apple Inc. is nearing production of updated MacBook Airs with M4 chips for release in early 2025, a follow-up to a wave of new Macs that are coming next week, according to people familiar with the matter.