Apple going to release new Macs in a 'week of announcements' that starts from Monday

 Apple is set to start revealing its M4 Mac lineup next week, kicking off the new M4 transition with updates to the iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini.

Apple marketing executive Greg Joswiak shared that a series of announcements is planned for next week, strongly indicating that they will focus on Macs.

As reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is expected to begin shipping the new M4 Macs with a minimum of 16GB of RAM, which will include the base model 14” MacBook Pro, the updated Mac mini, and the new iMac.

Extra Thunderbolt ports.

According to an analysis of an M4 die shot conducted by Fred on Twitter, it seems that Apple’s M4 chip is equipped with four Thunderbolt controllers, up from two on the M3 chip and earlier models. 

This likely means that all base M4 Macs will feature additional Thunderbolt ports. We already know that the base M4 MacBook Pro will come with three Thunderbolt ports, an upgrade from the two ports found on the M3 model, as revealed by a warehouse leak. The M4 iMac might also include four Thunderbolt ports, compared to the current configuration of two Thunderbolt and two USB-C ports.

MAC MINI

Recent reports indicate that Apple's upcoming Mac mini will feature the most significant redesign in its 14-year history, with the new model anticipated to be significantly smaller. This redesign will likely result in the removal of USB-A support, though it is expected to gain additional USB-C ports to compensate. Additionally, the new Mac mini will include front-facing ports, similar to those on the Mac Studio.

While details about its appearance remain limited, the anticipation is high, especially considering that it is Apple's most affordable Mac.

 

Rumors suggest that a new iMac will be released this month, paving the way for Apple to refresh all of its Magic accessories. Given Apple's requirement to comply with the European Union's USB-C mandate by the end of this year, it’s highly likely that the new M4 iMac refresh will mark the end of Lightning for Apple’s desktop accessories.

Moreover, code found in the macOS 15.1 release candidate indicates this shift, as it includes new references to updated models of the Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Mouse.