Apple has confirmed that the Apple October event is cancelled, but an “exciting week of announcements” will still take place starting Monday. The focus will be on updates to the Mac lineup, particularly featuring the new M4 chip. Greg Joswiak, Apple’s marketing VP, teased this week on social media, hinting at several press releases and potential videos despite the cancellation of the Apple October event. Select creators have also been invited to hands-on events in Los Angeles.
Here’s what to expect:
New MacBook Pro
- Base Model: The 14-inch MacBook Pro is anticipated to debut with the M4 chip, featuring 16GB of RAM, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a 10-core CPU/GPU.
- Higher-End Models: The 14-inch and 16-inch models will include M4 Pro and M4 Max chips for improved performance.
New iMac
- The 24-inch iMac will transition from the M3 to the M4 chip, potentially gaining 16GB of RAM and extra CPU cores.
New Mac mini
- A significant redesign is on the way, with a smaller form factor reminiscent of the Apple TV. The new Mac mini will offer configurations with the M4 and M4 Pro chips, promising enhanced performance.
While the Apple October event may be cancelled, fans can still look forward to exciting announcements next week! Stay tuned for further details as the announcements unfold!
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