The speedbump to the minis was a very simple procedure for them. Just a chip swap. I'm almost certain you won't see something significantly better until their new revisions come out. And that could very well have something to do with heat and a desire for a more impactful update (which takes more time). The minis were but a footnote by comparison to the iMacs. I'd expect more on the mini front by January.
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