New M4 MacBook Pros on the Verge of Debut, with Whispers Suggesting Select Insiders Have Already Received Them
The tech world is abuzz with rumours and leaks about Apple's upcoming product lineup, particularly the long-awaited M4 MacBook Pro.
According to a recent Geekbench entry, "Mac16,1", there's a strong possibility that this model is related to the M4 MacBook. If true, this could mark a significant step forward for Apple's laptop offerings.
The M4 MacBook Pro, if it indeed exists, might be an early test model without the new artwork. Reports suggest that it could be equipped with a 10-core variant of the M4 chip, offering a slightly increased clock speed compared to the tablet version of the chip found in the iPad Pro.
The M4 chip is also rumoured to be used in Apple's NUC and higher-end MacBooks, as well as the new, slightly smaller Mac Mini. An updated iMac is also on the cards, although specific details about this model are scarce.
Rumours suggest that the M4 MacBook Pro models, along with the updated iMac and the redesigned, smaller Mac Mini, could be released by late October or early November. However, it's worth noting that it's uncommon for retail versions of Apple products to leak this early.
Pictures and benchmarks for the latest laptops are already circulating online, despite Apple not announcing a new product launch. One Facebook user claims to have an M4 MacBook Pro, but the authenticity of the leak is uncertain. Another Russian-language YouTube channel also claims to have a retail unit of the M4 MacBook Pro, but, like the first leak, the authenticity of this claim is also questionable.
Last October, Apple introduced the M3 MacBook Pro lineup during their Scary Fast showcase. This year, it's rumoured that Apple will reveal which Mac products will be equipped with the M4 chip on November 1. The event may also include other announcements, such as the new Apple TV and iPad Pro.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has claimed that Apple will show off more computers on Nov. 1. Whether these rumours prove to be true remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Apple fans are eagerly awaiting the unveiling of these new products.
As for the iPad mini, it's rumoured to be released around the same time as the M4 MacBook Pro models. Its release date, like that of the updated iPad mini, is rumoured to be after Black Friday, although some reports suggest it could be released as early as Nov. 1.
Apple is also considering Halloween as a potential yearly product release staple, according to some reports. Whether this means we can expect a spooky product launch this year remains to be seen.
In the meantime, the tech community will continue to speculate and analyse the leaks and rumours. Only time will tell if the M4 MacBook Pro and the other rumoured products will live up to the hype. Stay tuned for more updates as they become available.
