Subj : Apple's M4 plans could make the latest MacBooks outdated already
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Date : Mon Apr 15 2024 12:00:05

Apple's M4 plans could make the latest MacBooks outdated already

Date:
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:48:23 +0000

Description:
Don't buy a new MacBook if this new M4 rumor is true - Apple may be planning 
new releases later this year.

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Last week, we reported on famed Apple leaker Mark Gurmansprediction that an 
M4 Mac refresh could be expected sometime this year . Gurman suggested that 
the in-house silicon is nearing the production stage, and could launch later 
this year. Now, Gurman has shared a roadmap of exactly when to expect M4 
refreshes of the Apple Mac lineup. 

If youre thinking its a little soon for a whole new chip and line refresh, 
youd be right. The M3 chip was officially announced just last October at A 
pples Scary Fast event , and weve literally only just seen a new M3 MacBook 
Air model . If the rumor is true, the entire Mac lineup will be receiving a 
new chip generation together for the first time. 

So, what does the timeline look like? Below, you can see Gurmans (very 
specific) list of predictions. (Image credit: Screenshot via Bloomberg ) A 
busy year ahead for Apple 

While Gurman is well known for being a reliable leaker, until we get official 
word from Apple we should take this list with a pinch of salt. That being 
said, its an exciting lineup, starting with brand new MacBook Pros and a 
refresh of the iMac fitted with the M4 chip. Hopefully, the new iMac is 
another chance for Apple to finally add more colors to the iMac range . 

2025 looks littered with exciting refreshes as well, with Gurman hinting at 
the M4 Ultra chip being introduced through the Mac Pro - a surprise given 
that we havent even seen an M3 Ultra yet. As we said when the news of the 
rumored refresh, the move to do a very quick turnaround and have a sweeping 
hardware update like this seems like a desperate attempt to catch up to the 
competition in the sphere of AI-focused chips and computers. 

Apple is known to watch and wait when it comes to diving into new technology, 
and it seems like the company is ready to introduce its take on AI-focused 
consumer computing. While the company has been rocking its Neural Engine tech 
for AI workloads all the way back to the A11 Bionic chip in the iPhone 8 , 
the recent AI explosion and the prevalence of neural processing units means 
that Apple is likely keen to give its AI tech a boost - although it 
definitely runs the risk of upsetting anyone who recently purchased an M3 Mac 
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https://www.techradar.com/computing/macs/apples-m4-plans-could-make-the-latest
-macbooks-outdated-already


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