Highlights
- M4 MacBook Pro expected to launch in Q4 2024.
- Significant performance boost with up to 25% gains over M3 chip.
- New models include 14-inch entry-level, 14-inch M4 Pro, and 16-inch M4 Max variants.
- Will run on macOS Sequoia with enhanced productivity features.
Apple’s product lineup for the year 2024 is turning out quite nice, as the tech giant had already rolled out earlier in the year both the new M3-powered MacBook Air and iPad Pro models.
However, one among these highly anticipated releases is still on the way—the powerful M4 MacBook Pro lineup, expected to land at a later date this year.
M4-Powered MacBooks Coming This Q4
Generally, industry analyst Ross Young has an impeccable record when supply-chain intel leaks are considered.
He said Apple would release new latest generation MacBook Pros with an M4 Chip around Q4 2024.
The launch will coincide perfectly for the holiday season shopping rush.
The report from Young aligns with earlier predictions made by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman,who expected the M4 MacBook Pro to launch as early as the end of 2024 or in early 2025.
The latest lineup is going to include a base 14-inch MacBook Pro, probably with an M4 chip.
Higher variants are to be available in 14- and 16-inch variants, which would get them equipped with the much more powerful M4 Pro and M4 Max chips.
The new M4 chip is built on a more advanced 3-nanometer process and touts multi-core performance up to 25 percent higher than the M3 chip used by the latest MacBook Air.
M4 Mac Mini, OLED MacBooks Coming Later
Additionally, the Mac mini was supposed to arrive with M4 and M4 Pro options.
It was said to debut side by side with the refresh of the MacBook Pro.
Other Macs, however, won’t see M4 updates in their lineups through at least 2025, including the MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro.
Notably, while Apple is working on OLED display technology for its devices, OLED MacBook Pro models are unlikely to arrive until at least 2026.
The M4 MacBook Pro lineup will run on the newly introduced macOS Sequoia, which brings a host of productivity-enhancing features and improvements.
Notable additions include iPhone Mirroring—users’ iPhones appear directly on their Mac, so they can access and control them—and enhancements to Safari itself, including its new Highlights feature and a redesigned Reader mode.
With some serious performance gains touted by the M4 chip and needed productivity improvements that macOS Sequoia brings to the table, the next generation of MacBook Pros from Apple is sounding quite potent for professionals and power users alike.
FAQs
When will the M4 MacBook Pro be released?
The M4 MacBook Pro is expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2024, aligning with the holiday shopping season.
What are the expected performance improvements with the M4 chip?
The M4 chip, manufactured on a 3-nanometer process, promises up to 25% multi-core performance gains compared to the M3 chip.
Which MacBook Pro models will feature the M4 chip?
The lineup will include an entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 chip, and higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch models with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips.
What other Mac models will receive M4 updates?
The Mac mini is also slated to receive updates with M4 and M4 Pro variants, while other models like the MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro are expected to get M4 updates in 2025.
What new features will macOS Sequoia bring to the M4 MacBook Pro?
macOS Sequoia introduces productivity-enhancing features such as iPhone Mirroring, a new Highlights feature in Safari, and a redesigned Reader mode.
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