Subj : New update says M4 chip-based MacBook Pro, iMac, and redesigned M To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Wed Oct 02 2024 15:30:04 New update says M4 chip-based MacBook Pro, iMac, and redesigned Mac mini will launch in 2024 - with an October reveal looking likely Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:24:02 +0000 Description: Apple should be releasing its new M4 chip-powered Macs before 2025 - though details surrounding the debut of the next-gen Macs have been vague so far. FULL STORY ====================================================================== Apple plans to release new M4-chip models of its MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac later this year, according to reputable Apple leaker Mark Gurman. Gurman had previously stated that these M4 Mac devices would be revealed at an Apple event in October, but while he has now reiterated that those products are coming, the language has now shifted to this year - implying that while a reveal might be coming this month, an actual release might not be so imminent. It should be noted that Gurman correctly predicted the reveal of M3 Macs at last years Scary Fast October event. Apples most recent update to the Mac Mini was in January 2023, where it gave the device the M2 chip - in other words, its long overdue for a processor upgrade. There were also significant updates to the MacBook and iMac models during Octobers 2023 virtual event, bringing them up to the M3 chip. The MacBook Pro saw enhanced performance and efficiency due to the new 3nm architecture of the M3 chip. This saw a huge increase in performance compared to the previous M1 and M2 models. The 14- and 16-inch models were equipped with the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips, with the M3 Max variant supporting up to 128 GB of unified memory. An M4 upgrade for the MacBook Pro will likely sport the same configurations as last years models, with M4 Pro and M4 Max models also available. As for the MacBook Air? Well, there's no sign of that receiving an M4 boost this year - this wouldn't be entirely surprising, though, since it was late to the M3 party too . M4 to the Max The M4 chip has already debuted in the latest iPad Pro models, which launched in May 2024. Performance-wise the M4 chip fares well, showing impressive multi-core CPU speeds in Geekbench 6 . Although the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models probably wont be receiving design changes, they will, Gurman confirmed , be getting the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max makeovers. The iMac and Mac Mini look set to also get the M4 chip treatment. The Mac Mini in particular will see its most significant design change in four years. The new chassis will feature five USB-C ports, three at the back and two at the front, but will have no USB-A ports - a major alteration that is bound to upset some users. There is anticipation for whats to come with Apples M4 Pro and M4 Max chips, but little has been announced so far - only the base M4 is currently available in the new iPad. While we still dont know exactly when this rumored reveal event will take place, our best guess would place it on October 29 - this aligns closely with last years reveal livestream, and matches Apples strange insistence on always scheduling live events on Tuesdays.Fingers crossed... ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/computing/macs/new-update-says-m4-chip-based-macbook -pro-imac-and-redesigned-mac-mini-will-launch-in-2024-with-an-october-reveal-l ooking-likely --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .