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Apple’s M3-series MacBook Pro, launched in Autumn 2023, might soon have a successor. Rumors suggest that an M4 MacBook Pro could be released by the end of 2024. Analyst Ross Young notes that display panel shipments indicate a late 2024 launch, aligning with reports from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Release Date Insights
Apple aims to make a significant impact in the AI market with the M4 chip, said to feature advanced AI enhancements. Gurman mentions potential releases for the M4 MacBook Pro in late 2024, with Pro/Max models possibly following in early 2025.
Design and Features
While the overall design is expected to remain the same, the M4 could bring enhancements in memory configuration and efficiency, potentially affecting battery life. A new color option might also be introduced Space Black or Silver might be in the offer, though the display brightness is likely to stay at 600 nits.
Current M3 MacBook Pro Specs and Pricing
14-inch MacBook Pro
- M3 with 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU; 8GB unified memory; 512GB SSD
- M3 with 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU; 8GB unified memory; 1TB SSD
- M3 with 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU; 16GB unified memory; 1TB SSD
- M3 Pro with 11-core CPU, 14-core GPU; 18GB unified memory; 512GB SSD
- M3 Pro with 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU; 18GB unified memory; 1TB SSD
- M3 Max with 14-core CPU, 30-core GPU; 36GB unified memory, 1TB SSD
16-inch MacBook Pro
- M3 Pro with 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU; 18GB unified memory; 512GB SSD
- M3 Pro with 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU; 36GB unified memory; 512GB SSD
- M3 Max with 14-core CPU, 30-core GPU; 36GB unified memory; 1TB SSD
- M3 Max with 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU; 48GB unified memory; 1TB SSD
For comparison, the current 14-inch and 16-inch M3 MacBook Pro models start with configurations like an 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and 8GB unified memory, with prices varying based on specs.
There is a considerable buzz surrounding the new M4 chip and its capability regarding AI and graphics capabilities.
