Nearly Released MacBook Pro Models with M4 Chips, Some Sources Claim to Have Obtained One Already
It appears Apple is looking at Halloween or early November as their annual release slot for some exciting goodies. According to the rumor mill, the treats in your trick-or-treat bag could include updated M4 MacBook Pro models, a refashioned, diminutive Mac Mini, and an all-new iPad mini.
Even if you're not into minuscule computers or pint-sized iPads, the potential of 16GB of RAM as the standard for M4 MacBook Pros has our excited hearts racing. We've been longing for the end of the 8GB RAM era, which leaves us with candy bags that feel akin to grabbing pretzel bags during trick-or-treating. But alas, we'll have to wait and see if Apple delivers on this promise.
Apple shared a sneak peek of its M3 MacBook Pro lineup last Halloween, but what they'll call their next anniversary spooktacular is pure speculation at this point. However, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg claims, based on reliable sources, that we could see an array of new computers revealed on November 1st, much like last year's Halloween gala. Rumors have it we'll see a more budget-friendly 14-inch MacBook Pro sporting the M4 chip, alongside higher-end 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros.
The M4 chip is also predicted to power the new, more compact Mac Mini, but so far, we've only heard whispers of the M4 Pro chip making an appearance in the Mini. The only confirmed M4 product currently is Apple's future 2026 iPad Pro. As for the M4 Max chip, it's yet to make an appearance in the latest rumors, but we're assuming the Pro and Max models will boast increased unified memory and core counts.
In addition to these spooktacular updates, Bloomberg hints that an updated iMac might grace us with its presence on November 1st. If we're lucky, it'll offer more than the 'meh' update we saw last year, but at this point, we're not placing any bets.
Gurman reported that we might also see an updated iPad mini debut on November 1st. Initially, it was thought it might not make it for Black Friday shopping, but we'll have to wait and see if that changes. As for the iPad mini, we don't have any fresh insights on its upcoming features, but if the MacBook's benchmarks are any indication, performance could get a significant boost.
The latest Geekbench scores put the M4 MacBoook Pro on par with the current iPad Pro, offering a small performance upgrade, while the M3 base MacBook Pro and M3 MacBook Air would lag behind. We won't jump to conclusions without further confirmation, as these scores may be subject to error or misinterpretations.
There's been some buzz about M4 MacBook Pro leaks, but the images and information have been met with skepticism. The box art closely resembles the M3 MacBook Pros, which could indicate an early test model or a spec refresh with the same design. If this turns out to be the case, it's unlikely Apple will create confusion by releasing the same product image, but only time will tell.
In conclusion, while there's no official confirmation yet, we're keeping our fingers crossed for a slew of updates from Apple around Halloween or early November. While the M5 chip transition is slated for fall 2025, it's uncertain whether these updates will land before then. Stay spooky, everyone!
The tech enthusiasts among us are eagerly awaiting the potential 16GB of RAM as the standard for the future M4 MacBook Pros, as it could mark the end of the 8GB RAM era. According to rumormongers, these updates might include new MacBook Pro models and a refashioned Mac Mini, all possibly announced in October or early November. Furthermore, the upcoming tech goodies could also include an all-new iPad mini, as per the rumors circling around 2024.
