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M4 Macs Incoming! Apple to Release New MacBook Pros, iMacs, and *Tiny* Mac Minis Before the Year’s End!
Hold onto your hats, folks, because Apple’s about to drop a whole bunch of new Macs powered by their shiny new M4 chips! That’s right, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, we can expect new MacBook Pros, iMacs, and even a redesigned Mac mini before we ring in 2025.
This is big news for anyone looking to upgrade their Apple desktop or laptop. The M4 chip is already making waves in the new iPad Pros, showing off some serious speed boosts compared to the M3. We’re talking up to 25% faster performance in some cases. And while the M4 is already out there, Apple’s still keeping the souped-up M4 Pro and M4 Max chips under wraps, probably saving them for these new Macs.
Now, let’s break down what we can expect from each of these new machines:
MacBook Pro: New Chips, Same Look
The 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros are due for a refresh, and it looks like they’ll be getting the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max treatment. Sadly, it doesn’t sound like we’ll be getting any fancy new designs this time around. Those rumored OLED screens and thinner bodies are probably still a few years away. So, if you’re looking for a speed boost but don’t mind the current MacBook Pro design, this might be your moment.
iMac: A Chip Upgrade, but Will the Peripherals Catch Up?
The iMac is also getting the M4 upgrade, but like the MacBook Pro, the design will probably stay the same. The big question here is whether Apple will finally ditch the Lightning port on the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad in favor of USB-C. It’s about time, Apple!
Mac mini: Shrinking Down and Ditching Old Ports
Now this is exciting. The Mac mini is not only getting the M4 and M4 Pro chips, but it’s also getting a complete redesign. Apparently, Apple’s going to shrink it down to be almost as small as an Apple TV! Of course, with a smaller size comes some sacrifices. It sounds like the USB-A ports are getting the boot, replaced by five USB-C ports.
So there you have it! A whole new wave of Macs is coming, potentially shaking up the desktop and laptop game once again. Get ready, because it’s going to be an interesting end to the year in the world of Apple.
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