Apple Silicon has done wonders for the Mac, but Apple has yet to establish a predictable update cycle for its Mac lineup. With changes in release schedules, each generation of chips has skipped models for no apparent reason.
The Mac Pro and high-end Mac mini do not have the M1 chip. iMac skipped the M2 entirely. And M3 isn’t included in Mac mini, Mac Studio, or Mac Pro. However, a new report claims that the M4 will finally put his entire Mac lineup on a level playing field, as Apple plans to update its entire catalog with next-generation chips.
M4 rollout is expected to begin later this year and continue through 2025, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Garman. The expected release dates of the new models are as follows:
- Late 2024 (M4): Entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro
- Late 2024 (M4): 24 inch iMac
- Late 2024/early 2025 (M4 Pro/M4 Max): 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro
- Late 2024/early 2025 (M4/M4 Pro): mac mini
- Early 2025 (M4): 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air
- Mid-2025 (M4 Max/M4 Ultra): mac studio
- Late 2025 (M4 Ultra): mac pro
The schedule here shows that Apple is trying to establish an annual update pattern for the Mac, similar to the iPhone and Apple Watch. The release of the iMac and MacBook Pro in late 2024 will be 12 months after his M3 model, and the M4 MacBook Air will also be released about a year after his M3 model.
Separating the entry-level MacBook Pro from the high-end model is an interesting move, but Apple may also want to shift the chips and separate the M4 Pro/Max from the M4 to give the high-end machine its own spotlight. unknown. It also makes sense to separate Mac Studio from his Mac Pro. That’s because Mac Studio is marketed to different users despite having similar specs.
Last week’s report claimed that the M4 chip is focused on AI, which probably means some new features in macOS 15 will require a Mac with an M4 chip. . Apple is expected to announce the latest features for macOS at WWDC in June, but similar to the way Apple handles iPhone releases, some features may be on hold until new chips are announced later this year. There is.
For more information on the M4 MacBook Pro, check out our rumor roundup.
