Apple M4.Photo: nnews.
This month, Apple is preparing to unveil its new line of computers based on M4 chips, including updated versions of the iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini. Although the announcement is planned for the near future, the sale of new devices will start no earlier than 1 November. This information was reported by nnews.
1. Standard equipment with 16 GB of RAM
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the new M4 computers will come with at least 16GB of RAM as standard. This applies to the base model of the 14-inch MacBook Pro, the new Mac mini, and the iMac. For the past eight years, Apple has shipped its base models with 8GB of memory, so this move is an important development as user needs grow with technology.
2. Mac mini redesign
The latest news suggests that Apple’s new Mac mini will undergo a significant redesign for the first time in 14 years. The device is expected to become more compact, however, it is likely to lose USB-A support. Instead, the Mac mini will receive more USB-C ports, which will compensate for this shortcoming. This update could be attractive to those looking for an affordable Mac.
3. Magic accessories with USB-C
With the new iMac, Apple will have the opportunity to update all Magic Series accessories. In accordance with the European Union’s requirements for the transition to USB-C, new models may appear without a lightning connector on Apple desktop accessories. This would be another step towards the unification of ports on the company’s products.
4. Space Black colour for the basic MacBook Pro
Currently, Space Black is only available for older MacBook Pro models, but we hope that the base model of the new MacBook Pro M4 will also receive this colour. While the base version still comes in Space Grey for now, changes to the colour palette could indicate a design and usability upgrade.
5. New M4 Pro and M4 Max chips
While the M4 chip has already made its debut in the base iPad Pro model, the higher-end M4 Pro and M4 Max chips have not yet been introduced. They are expected to appear for the first time in the new high-end MacBook Pro. These chips will be manufactured on TSMC’s 3nm process, which will provide even higher performance, although details on the number of cores remain unknown.
This month’s anticipated announcements from Apple promise significant updates to the Mac lineup. With new M4 chips, improved RAM, and redesigned computers, users can expect a significant leap in performance and functionality. As always, Apple’s new technologies promise to break down barriers and provide users with new opportunities.
