Apple is speculated to launch new M4 chip-powered Macs on November 1st, with a wide range of options expected to be announced, including a redesigned Mac mini. Mark Garman shared that retail inventory of iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini models is decreasing and hinted that upgraded models may be coming soon.
Apple’s MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac retail inventory declines, hinting at M4 refresh
For those unfamiliar, this analyst previously reported that Apple is planning to release new MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini models on November 1st, and stock of current models is running low. He claimed that. This is a clear indication that the company has stopped restocking older models as it prepares to launch new models with M4 chips.
Mark Gurman also claims that Apple plans to upgrade its iPad mini lineup next month, and expects the design of the device to be the same as the current model. Regardless of design, iPad mini 7 brings Apple intelligence, making it a worthwhile upgrade for everyone. Apple may equip the next iPad mini with an A17 Pro or A18 chip to power new AI features. It may also come with 8GB of RAM, which is a mandatory requirement for Apple Intelligence.
Retail inventory of iMac, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iPad mini, and iPad mini accessories continues to decline. For those wondering, the entry iPad doesn’t show the same thing.
— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) October 14, 2024
The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are expected to adopt the same design as the current models, and the highlight of the upgrade will be a new variant of the M4 chip. We’ve already seen the unboxing video of the M4 MacBook Pro. The product was manufactured in Russia and was part of the biggest leak Apple has ever faced, surpassing the iPhone 4 in 2010. The 24-inch iMac will also be upgraded with the new version. Although it is an M4 chip, there are no major design variations.
Finally, the redesigned Mac mini is more compact on all four sides, making it more portable despite the new M4 version of the chip. It was previously reported that the Mac mini redesign would include M4 and M4 Pro versions of the chip, which would improve compute and graphics performance.
The analyst also said investors have not shown any interest in a lower-priced iPad, meaning the company may decide it is appropriate to launch the device later. It may be suggested. The final decision rests with Apple, so take this news with a grain of salt. All the above devices are expected to be launched sooner or later.
