Apple teases MacBook Pro M4 launch date with week of announcements
Apple says that next week will be full of Mac announcements, but without a formal event
đ Apple is set to make a number of announcements next week
đĽď¸ A teaser posted to X hints that theyâre Mac-related
đť Rumors point to a MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini refresh with M4
đ¨ The MacBook Air isnât expected to receive an upgrade until 2025
On the heels of announcing the iPad mini 7 and launching the iPhone 16 series, Apple has teased a week of new Mac announcements that begin this Monday. The companyâs senior VP of marketing Greg Joswiak posted a teaser on X with the caption âMac (đ) your calendars! We have an exciting week of announcements ahead, starting on Monday morning. Stay tunedâŚâ
As for what to expect, all signs point to the new Mac line powered by the M4 chip, including an updated MacBook Pro. Weâve been following rumors, leaks, and reports for the past few months that point to the M4 Macs being unveiled in late October, and while it wonât be a full-fledged special event, it seems like itâll be a week of press releases announcing the news.
M4 Mac lineup: what to expect
During Appleâs flurry of announcements, weâll likely see the new MacBook Pro with M4. The machine isnât expected to receive a design upgrade, but the base model will allegedly get an extra USB-C port. Youâll have the choice between an M4 Pro or M4 Max processor on the higher-end models, as well as the usual choice between a 14-inch screen or a 16-inch screen.
The Mac mini will get the biggest upgrade this cycle with a big redesign. Itâll physically shrink and resemble the Apple TV more than anything, have more ports, and come with either an M4 or M4 Pro chip. Meanwhile, the iMac is expected to look the same as the current model but gain the standard M4 chip.
Appleâs M4 MacBook Air likely wonât appear in a press release next week. A recent report indicates that it wonât come out until early 2025, which means youâll have to wait if youâve been holding off from getting an upgraded Air. Youâll also need to wait until at least March for a new Mac Studio, according to the report.
As for other announcements, leaked code from iOS 18.1 hints at upgraded accessories for the Mac like a new Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad with USB-C. Itâs also possible that Apple is hiding something from us and will drop a surprise product next week, but that generally doesnât happen unless thereâs a special event planned.
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