Mac mini Starts at ₱36,990 (M4) Starts at ₱84,990.00 (M4 Pro) Redesigned around Apple silicon and built for Apple Intelligence, the all-new Mac mini brings incredible performance — with the M4 and M4 Pro chips — and connectivity in a design that’s small enough to fit in users’ hands and stockings this year. According to the report, Intel could start producing Apple’s lowest-end M-series chips on its advanced 18A process as early as mid-2027, potentially for future MacBook Air, iPad Air, and iPad Pro models. Unlike the old Intel x86 processors used in Macs before 2020, these chips would still be Apple-designed Arm-based silicon, with Intel acting only as a foundry while TSMC continues to handle the bulk of M-series production. TSMC, the world’s largest chipmaking company, is set to raise prices by 8 to 10 percent for its most advanced chips starting in 2026, according to reports from South Korea. The price increase will affect chips made using processes below 5 nanometers, which are used in devices such as smartphones, computers, and artificial intelligence systems. The price hike is linked to the high cost of developing new chip technology, especially TSMC’s upcoming 2-nanometer chips, which are expected to be used in future devices. These chips are more powerful and energy-efficient but require new manufacturing tools and facilities. Read more in our articles including "15-inch MacBooks with M2, M2 Pro chip options reportedly coming in 2023" and "Apple Holiday Gift Guide: iPhone, iPad, Mac and more!".
