https://wccftech.com/developers-have-started-receiving-the-a12z-powered-mac-mini-to-prepare-their-apps/

Apple at its WWDC 2020 announced that it will be transitioning from Intel chipsets to its in-house, custom-designed silicon for Macs. The first Mac with Apple's custom processors will debut later this year. The company also announced that it will allow developers to apply for am A12Z-powered Mac mini as part of the transition. Now, developers have started receiving the modified Mac mini.

As mentioned earlier, developers have begun receiving the modified A12Z Mac mini and it is officially called the "Developer Transition Kit". Apple wants developers to ready their apps before the company releases its next big Mac update later this year. In addition, Apple also plans to complete the transition from Intel chips to its own in two years.