Apple’s Mac announcement week began on October 28 and all the reveals are now official.
The lineup includes a refreshed iMac with the new M4 chip and updated color options, plus redesigned accessories (keyboard, mouse, and trackpad) that now feature USB-C ports.
Apple also announced the launch of Apple Intelligence, its latest set of AI-powered features for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. In addition to these, Apple introduced a redesigned Mac Mini and the M4 Pro chip.
All about the new iMac
the new iMacAnnounced on October 28, it comes with the M4 chip, with an 8-core CPU and up to 10-core GPU. if you remember Apple’s iPad announcement earlier this yearThe M4 chip debuted with the iPad Pro (7th generation).
the new iMac now comes with accessories that use USB-C charging ports instead of Lightning. All USB-C ports also support the faster Thunderbolt 4 standard, meaning you can transfer large videos and other files faster. The display is still a 24-inch panel with 4.5K resolution, but Apple now offers a “nano-textured glass” option for an additional $200, designed to reduce reflections and glare.
There are also some other updates. Base RAM has been doubled to 16GB over the previous model, with the option to go up to 32GB on the top-end version. The new iMac also includes a 12MP webcam and introduces Apple Intelligence features, which are finally rolling out. These include AI-powered writing and editing tools and a redesigned Siri, now powered by ChatGPT.
He iMac M4 It now comes in new colors including green, yellow, orange, pink and purple. Silver also remains an option. It’s available for pre-order now and shipping will begin on November 8th. The base model costs $1,299 and comes with two USB-C ports, while the higher-end models start at $1,499 and include four ports.
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Mac Mini also receives an update
As the name suggests, the MacMini It is a compact computer that can handle some serious workloads. First announced in 2005, it kept the same design until 2010, but Apple finally changed it with the latest model. They have reduced the size of the case, reducing the volume of the computer by half. The new Mini is now a five-by-five-inch box that measures just two inches tall, while the previous model measures 7.75 by 7.75 inches and is 1.41 inches thick.
The main update to the new computer is the inclusion of Apple’s latest chips, either the M4 or a more powerful version called the M4 Pro. M4 Mini It comes equipped with two USB-C ports and a headphone jack on the front. These front USB-C ports support USB 3, with speeds up to 10 Gbps.
On the back, you’ll find three USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports (up to 40Gbps), along with Ethernet and HDMI connections. The top-of-the-line M4 Pro model also features Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, offering transfer speeds of up to 120 Gbps and the ability to connect up to three displays.
The initial price of MacMini Still the same at $599. This base model comes with the M4 chip with 10 CPU cores and 10 GPU cores, along with 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. For $799, you can double the SSD to 512GB, while the $999 model bumps the RAM up to 24GB. These are solid prices, something I don’t often say about Apple products.
There’s also a $1,399 Mac Mini model that features the new M4 Pro processor, which features a 12-core CPU and a 16-core GPU. It also supports up to 64GB RAM and up to 8TB SSD.
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The MacBook Pro M4 are also here
Apple also released some major updates to the MacBook Pro line, bringing in more powerful chips and new features. Announced on October 30, the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros are now powered by Apple’s new M4 series processors: the M4 Pro and the M4 Max, even higher-end. The base 14-inch model now has an additional USB-C/Thunderbolt 4 port on the right side, along with a new space black color option.
Both the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro and M4 max They are the first Mac laptops to feature Thunderbolt 5 ports, offering faster connectivity and data transfer. They also come equipped with a new 12-megapixel webcam that includes a desktop view mode for a wider angle, plus an optional nano-texture display that reaches up to 1000 nits in SDR and 1600 nits in HDR.
The M4 ProMacBook Pro-equipped MacBook Pros start at $1,999 for the 14-inch and $2,499 for the 16-inch, both now upgraded from 18GB of base RAM to 24GB, meaning you get more memory for the same price. The entry-level 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro still starts at $1,599, but Apple has increased the starting RAM to 16GB (a welcome increase from the previous 8GB). These new MacBook Pros will hit stores on November 8 and pre-orders are now open.
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Kurt’s Key Takeaway
Apple’s updates to the Mac line bring impressive changes, especially for power users. the new iMacsNow powered by the M4 chip, they offer significant performance improvements. But if you only use an iMac for general tasks like browsing or light work, you might be better off with an older model to save some money. However, the M4 Mac Mini is a great value option with a competitive price and an additional $100 educational discount. For those who need even more power, the new M4 MacBook Pros feature M4 Pro and M4 Max chips, with base RAM now starting at 24GB on the Pro models and 16GB on the base 14-inch version.
What’s also worth mentioning is Apple Intelligence, which Apple announced in May but is only now rolling out. I tried out a few of these features, and while I found them useful, they’re not exactly revolutionary.
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