With regard to its intentions for next-generation Apple Silicon, Apple is making rapid progress. This week’s latest reports indicate that the first M4 Macs could arrive later in the year. Here’s what to anticipate.

M4 Macs: current understanding

Mark Gurman of Bloomberg provided some further information on Apple’s plans regarding the M4 Mac transition in the most recent edition of his Power On newsletter. Gurman states that the 24-inch iMac and a budget-friendly MacBook Pro will be the first improvements, which should arrive later this year.

This is the whole schedule provided by Gurman, which may change depending on production, supply, and other variables:

1. A 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 at a lower price point will be released before the end of 2024.

2. Anticipated around the end of the year is a 24-inch iMac featuring the M4.

3. High-end MacBook Pros with M4 Pro/Max CPUs, measuring 14 and 16 inches, will be released in late 2024 or early 2025.

4. A Mac mini, available in M4 and M4 Pro versions, is anticipated to launch in early 2025 or by the end of 2024.
5. Expected in the spring of 2025 are new MacBook Airs in 13 and 15 inch sizes.

6. Anticipated in mid-2025, a Mac Studio featuring an advanced M4 chip.

7. An M4 Ultra-powered Mac Pro is anticipated in the latter part of 2025.

But still don’t have any technical information regarding what the M4 processor family will be able to deliver. rumored that Apple will prioritize artificial intelligence, but it’s unclear how it will be implemented. Apple’s upcoming software updates, which will include iOS 18 and macOS 15, will include a plethora of new AI features.