The M4 Mac mini is expected to be announced next week along with the other two models outlined above. The biggest rumor is that the small desktop will feature five USB-C ports, up from four in the current device.

His first missive, noted that Apple is holding a "hands-on experience" on October 30 in Los Angeles. It's not clear if the hands-on event will feature new Macs, but if it does, presumably Apple needs to announce the upcoming devices before journalists and influencers check them out.

With an October event discarded, it seems Apple has set the release date for new M4 Macs for next week. Here's what we know.