Multiple reports have emerged of people who recently ordered an M4 Mac mini receiving notifications that they will be upgraded to an M6 or M5 Pro at no charge. The new Mac mini is scheduled to launch on 22 September, and the development could affect M4 users waiting for shipment.
According to テクノエッジ, multiple reports have emerged on social media that customers who purchased an M4 Mac mini and are waiting for shipment may receive a notification from Apple offering a free upgrade, while Apple has announced a new Mac mini model with an M6 processor. Some of the notification messages reportedly included the wording: “Because your order has not yet shipped, we have upgraded you to the new Mac mini at no charge.”
The M4 Mac mini has remained on back order for an extended period, and the announcement of the new M6 model is said to raise the possibility that customers may receive their orders sooner. However, the specific order dates and scope covered by the upgrade remain unclear. Macworld suggests that customers waiting for an M4 order may be able to receive the free upgrade by contacting the Apple Store. Users in Japan also appear to have received the notifications, and are advised to check their email.