Apple is reportedly planning to increase its M4 chipset, which was launched in Could, to Mac units later this yr. As per a report, the Cupertino-based tech large may launch 4 completely different Mac units powered by its newest processor. Earlier this yr, the corporate added the M4 SoC to the iPad Professional (2024) mannequin, debuting an M-series chip on non-Mac {hardware} for the primary time. The upcoming M4-powered Mac units are additionally mentioned to get a base RAM of 16GB.
Apple to Launch M4-Powered Mac Units
In accordance with a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple may introduce new Mac units with the upgraded M4 SoC a month after the launch of the iPhone 16 sequence. Most rumours have claimed that the iPhone 16 sequence may very well be introduced in September, which implies that the Mac units may very well be launched in October. Nevertheless, there is no such thing as a affirmation of the launch timeline from Apple.
Apple is testing 4 new Mac fashions for the rumoured October launch, Gurman claimed citing developer check logs seen by the publication. These units have been sotted with the labels 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, and 16.10. It’s mentioned {that a} smaller Mac mini, new MacBook Professional fashions, and upgraded iMac fashions may very well be launched with the M4 chipset.
Whereas not so much is understood about these units on the time, the report claims one other large improve for the Macs. Apple may improve the bottom variant’s RAM to 16GB from present 8GB. Additional, it’s mentioned that the Mac units could be accessible in 16GB and 32GB RAM choices. This declare can also be attention-grabbing given the highest variant of the MacBook with M3 chipset had 24GB RAM.
Aside from this, three of the 4 rumoured fashions will reportedly be outfitted with a 10-core CPU in addition to 10-core GPU, or graphics engine. The remaining mannequin is alleged to get a chipset with 8-core CPU and GPU configuration. Notably, the iPad Professional (2024) additionally options a 10-core CPU and GPU setup.
Nevertheless, the abovementioned info ought to be taken with a pinch of salt provided that none of it has come from Apple instantly. The iPhone maker launched its present line of M3-powered MacBook Professional fashions final yr. The corporate launched 13 and 15-inch M3 MacBook Air fashions earlier this yr in March.
