According to 9to5Mac, Apple is set to launch a new M4 Mac series this week, along with several other new products, including updated versions of the Mmini and iMac. With the upcoming release of the new machines, three older products will be discontinued.
Apple’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, Greg Joswiak, posted on his personal X account last Saturday, announcing that an exciting week of announcements will begin on October 28th, sparking discussions among Apple enthusiasts.
Highlight 1: MacBook Pro Performance Upgrade with the Latest M4 Chip
According to reports from foreign media, the upcoming M4 lineup from Apple is expected to include 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models equipped with M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max processors. These processors offer significant performance improvements compared to the previous M3 series. The M4 chip will feature 10 cores, an increase from the 8 cores of the M3 chip, and the speed is expected to increase by 20% to 25%. This means that users will experience smoother performance when handling high-intensity tasks.
In addition to the basic M4 chip, Apple will also offer higher-end options such as the M4 Pro and M4 Max, with the exact number of cores yet to be revealed, but similar performance improvements are expected.
According to Bloomberg, all Mac models in the M4 series will come with a minimum of 16GB of unified memory. The base model of the M4 MacBook Pro will start with 16GB of memory and can be upgraded to 32GB. This is a significant improvement compared to the M3 models, which started with 8GB of memory.
Highlight 2: All M4 Models Equipped with Three Thunderbolt Ports
In addition to the memory upgrade, all models of the M4 MacBook Pro will come with three Thunderbolt ports, unlike the M3 MacBook Pro series, which only had two Thunderbolt ports in the base model.
Highlight 3: Wi-Fi 7 Support with Speeds of up to 46 Gbps
Wi-Fi 7, which was first supported by the iPhone 16 series, may also be installed in the M4 MacBook Pro. According to 9to5Mac, Wi-Fi 7 can support speeds of up to 46 Gbps, which is five times faster than Wi-Fi 6E’s 9 Gbps. Wi-Fi 7 can also operate on a 320 MHz channel and support the 6 GHz band, significantly reducing interference and signal congestion issues.
Mac mini to Receive Major Redesign with Apple TV-like Box Design
In addition to the MacBook Pro, the redesigned desktop computer Mac mini is also a highlight of this update, marking the biggest redesign since 2010. The new Mac mini will feature a smaller and Apple TV-like box design, along with two front-facing USB-C ports. According to Bloomberg, the new Mac mini will also see improvements in performance with the inclusion of the latest M4 and M4 Pro chips from Apple.
Additionally, there are plans to update the 24-inch iMac display, upgrading it from the current M3 processor to the M4 processor, with minimal changes to the design. Furthermore, Apple is likely to release new computer accessories, such as the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad, with ports transitioning from Lightning to USB-C.
Three Older Products to be Discontinued! MacBook Pro M3 Series to be Retired
With the upcoming release of new products, Apple will gradually phase out older models, including the MacBook Pro M3 series, which will be discontinued after the launch of the M4 series. The M2 Mac mini and M3 iMac will also be withdrawn from the market, meaning that users will no longer be able to purchase these products from the Apple iStore.
Sources:
9to5Mac, MacRumors, Tom’s guide
This article was initially generated by an AI, and then edited and compiled by Su Rouwei.
