Mac mini will be made at a new facility in Houston

Source: Hacker News

Announcement

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA — Apple today announced a significant expansion of factory operations in Houston, bringing the future production of Mac mini to the U.S. for the first time. The company will also expand advanced AI server manufacturing at the factory and provide hands‑on training at its new Advanced Manufacturing Center beginning later this year. Altogether, Apple’s Houston operations will create thousands of jobs.

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