Last week, Apple presented, by surprise, the new seventh-generation iPad mini, and now all the spotlights point to the new batch of Macs with M4 chips, which are about to be presented. Although we still do not have official information about these devices, a recent rumor is gaining a lot of strength: there is already a date for their launch.
Mark Gurman, the renowned Apple analyst, has leaked that the long-awaited range of Macs with M4 chips could be closer than we thought. According to its most recent statements, Apple plans to launch these new devices next weekalthough the exact day is still unknown.
New Macs next week
Next week promises to be hectic for Apple, with several new features scheduled. In his latest social media post, Gurman said: “Busy week for Apple: Apple Intelligence on Monday, launch of Macs with M4 chip, and financial results on Thursday.” Without a doubt, the Cupertino giant is preparing to hit the table in the technology market and the next few days promise to be key.
Rumors about the new generation of M4 chips have been circulating for months, and it finally looks like we’ll see its official launch in a matter of days. According to Gurman, Apple has begun sending invitations to journalists and content creators for a special event in Los Angeles, scheduled for next wednesday. This reinforces the idea that the announcement of the new Macs will be before this date.
Although Gurman did not specify whether the launch will be in an online event in the style of previous ones, such as last year’s “Scary Fast”, or simply through press releases on Apple’s website, the truth is that The expectations are not few.
One of the big news would be the possible arrival of a Mac mini redesignedwith a more compact design, similar to that of the Apple TV, as revealed by the well-known leaker Sonny Dickson. This new model could include up to five USB-C ports, a significant change that would respond to growing user demands.
However, Dickson also hinted that the Mac mini could be released this week, before the announcement of the rest of the range with M4 chips. Although some of their leaks have ultimately been correct, there have also been times when some of their leaks have been incorrect, so this information should be taken with a grain of salt.
Redesigned Mac mini and M4 chip
In addition to the Mac mini, rumors suggest that Apple could reveal several versions of its popular MacBook Pro. Among them, a 14-inch model is expected with the standard M4 chip, which would include an additional Thunderbolt port compared to the current model. The arrival of the Pro and Max versions of the M4 chip is also expected, which would offer more powerful options for the most demanding users.
Another great news would be the return of the iMac with an internal update that would include the new M4 chip. This desktop computer, which has been an iconic piece in Apple’s history, could have a new life thanks to the performance improvements that this chip will offer.
And if that were not enough, it seems that Apple will also launch new versions of its most popular accessories, such as the Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad and Magic Keyboardnow with USB-C connectors to comply with the new European regulations.
Everything seems to indicate that, although we should see the new devices presented next week, it will not be until first week of november when they will reach the points of sale.
