The company could launch the base M4, a mid-trim (as an M3 Pro and M3 Max replacement) and M4 Ultra.
According to Gurman, the company could introduce a 14-inch M4-powered MacBook Pro and a 24-inch iMac with M4 by the end of 2024.
Moreover, 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M4 Pro or M4 Max chipsets could launch late this year or early next year.
Also Read: Apple M4 Chip May Debut With Better Performance And AI Garnish; What We Know So FarGurman also stated that Mac mini models with M4 and M4 Pro processors could arrive between late 2024 and early 2025.
Lastly, the journalist also speculates a Mac Pro with an M4 Ultra CPU for the second half of 2025.
Apple is rumoured to launch its new M4 processors this year in its upcoming iterations of Macs. The new chips, which will likely offer AI capabilities, could debut later this year as Apple plans an annual refresh for its Mac lineup, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The company could launch the base M4, a mid-trim (as an M3 Pro and M3 Max replacement) and M4 Ultra.
This could be the first time that Apple moves its entire Mac lineup to new chips. According to Gurman, the company could introduce a 14-inch M4-powered MacBook Pro and a 24-inch iMac with M4 by the end of 2024. Moreover, 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M4 Pro or M4 Max chipsets could launch late this year or early next year.
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Gurman also stated that Mac mini models with M4 and M4 Pro processors could arrive between late 2024 and early 2025. As for MacBook Air, the 13-inch and 15-inch trims are reportedly set for a launch in the spring of 2025. By mid-2025, Mac Studio with a high-performance M4 chipset may see the light of the day. Lastly, the journalist also speculates a Mac Pro with an M4 Ultra CPU for the second half of 2025.
A 24-inch iMac with M4 may launch this year. (Representational Image:Unsplash)
While spilling out these timelines, Gurman said Apple's plan could change. Moreover, Apple has not confirmed these developments. Hence, you must digest these details with a pinch of salt. The company may introduce a range of AI capabilities in macOS at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024. The majority of the AI features will likely run on-device.
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Meanwhile, Apple is also expected to revamp iPhone's iOS operating system at the mega event. Apple could introduce iOS 18 with a slew of AI features and a revamped Siri. The iPhone 16 series could be among the first phones to receive these features out of the box. For a more detailed look at what to expect from the upcoming OS, you can head to this report.
