Apple hasn't been vocal about the Mac Mini for over a year. Even its expected 2017 release date is kept in the dark.

Rumors are surfacing that the product line could be discontinued. However, it seems that the updated Mac mini could be unveiled early next year.

Mac World reported that the reason behind the same is Intel's Kaby Lake processors which are most likely to appear by early next year. Many feel that the Mac Mini, if launched now, could not be limited to Sky lake processors.

In terms of power and processing, we expect that the Mac Mini 2017 will be featuring some major changes.

Hence, it is logical to assume that the update to Mac Mini largely depends on the release of the Kaby Lake processors. There is only a slight chance that the new Mac mini could be launched in the rumored event later this month.

When it comes to desing, the mini Mac is expected to bring some major changes due to delay in launch. Also, a thinner design seems to be very much in the cards.

According to News Maritime, there is a huge possibility that the upcoming Mac mini could have upgraded RAM capacity, at least in the case of the entry-level model.

There are popular demands of seeing more flash drive options in the new Mac mini models like USB-C, which is getting more popularity in current Apple products.

Stay tuned for more updates and rumors about the new Mac mini 2017.