Apple to Start Mac Mini Production in Houston

Apple announced plans Tuesday to begin producing some of its Mac Mini desktop computers in the United States for the first time, shifting a portion of assembly from Asia to a facility in Houston, Texas. The production, set to start later this year, will take place at an existing manufacturing site operated in partnership with Foxconn, aiming to meet demand for U.S. customers while maintaining overseas operations.

The initiative involves converting a large warehouse at the Houston site into 220,000 square feet of dedicated space for Mac Mini assembly. One of the facility's buildings is already assembling Apple's AI servers, and the expansion will build on that momentum. Apple Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan shared details during a tour of the site, emphasizing the company's confidence in the Mac Mini's long-term demand. Unlike the more expensive Mac Pro, whose production at a Texas facility has declined since 2013, the compact Mac Mini has seen renewed interest, particularly among developers using it to run open-source AI agents like OpenClaw.

This move aligns with Apple's broader commitment last August to invest 600 billion dollars in the United States over the next four...