Apple has announced a new iMac with the M4 chip, as well as an all-new Mac mini that Apple describes as more powerful and smaller. Find out about these devices and what else Apple has to offer this year for the Mac mini and iMac.
What's new in the iMac 2024?
Here are the major updates to the new iMac with M4:
The base model comes with 16GB of RAM, up from 8GB in the previous model, and the higher models can be upgraded to 32GB.
This increase in RAM will help improve the overall performance of the devices, especially for tasks that require more memory such as advanced image and video processing and other advanced applications.
◉ New Nano-texture glass for the screen.
◉ Up to 4 Thunderbolt 4 ports.
◉ Upgraded 12MP Center Stage Camera with Desk View.
◉ Color-matched accessories now use USB-C for charging.
◉ New colors in shades of green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, and silver.
Apple said in a statement:
“Apple today announced the new iMac, featuring the powerful M4 chip and Apple intelligence in a sleek, thin design. With the M4 chip, iMac is up to 1.7 times faster for everyday productivity and up to 2.1 times faster for demanding tasks like photo editing and gaming, compared to iMac with M1.1. And with the M4 Neural Processing Unit, iMac is the world’s best all-in-one computer for AI, designed with Apple’s intelligence in mind. Available in a range of beautiful new colors, the new iMac features a 4.5-inch 24K Retina display with nano-texture glass.2 The new iMac features a new 12-megapixel Center Stage camera with Desk View, up to four Thunderbolt 4 ports, and color-matched accessories including USB-C.”
M4 processor performance and specifications
The new M4 processor is the main selling point of the updated 24-inch iMac. Here are some details on the performance upgrades in the M4 processor:
◉ Productivity Up to 1.7x faster in apps like Microsoft Excel, and up to 1.5x faster in Safari compared to iMac with M1.
◉ Frame rates up to 1x faster than iMac with MXNUMX Gaming.
◉ Up to 2.1x faster photo and video editing performance when applying complex filters and effects in apps like Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro compared to iMac with M1.
◉ Compared to most 24-inch all-in-one PCs with the latest Intel Core 7 processor, the new iMac is up to 4.5 times faster.
◉ Compared to the most popular Intel-powered iMac model, the new iMac is up to 6x faster.
In terms of configuration options, the new iMac starts with 16GB of RAM for the first time, up from 8GB in the previous model. The base model comes with an 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU with 256GB of storage and two Thunderbolt 4 ports.
The higher-end 24-inch models come with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, plus options to upgrade to 32GB of RAM and up to 2TB of storage. You'll also find four Thunderbolt 4 ports on the higher-end model instead of two.
In addition to improved performance, the M4 chip in the new iMac brings Thunderbolt 4 support to all of its USB-C ports. This allows users to connect additional accessories, including support for up to two external 6K displays. The previous generation iMac only supported a single external 6K display.
Like the previous model, the new iMac supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 for connectivity.
Nano-texture display
The new 24-inch iMac is available with a new display option featuring Nano-texture technology. According to Apple, Nano-texture technology helps significantly reduce reflections and glare, while maintaining high image quality.
This new display option is an important addition to the new iMac's specifications, as it will provide a clearer and more comfortable viewing experience for users, especially in bright lighting conditions.
Improved camera
Apple says the new iMac has a new 12-megapixel Center Stage camera with support for Desk View:
Desk View takes advantage of the wide-angle lens to provide two views at once: the user’s view and an overhead view of their desk. This means that while you’re sitting in front of your new iMac, the wide-angle camera can show you as well as what’s happening on your desk. This is especially useful for teachers giving lessons or those who want to show off their craft projects, as they can provide a live demonstration of what they’re working on at their desk.
Price and availability
The new iMac starts at $1,299 with 16GB of unified storage. It's available for pre-order today, with availability beginning Friday, November 8.
Overall, the new iMac with M4 processor brings significant improvements in performance and specifications compared to the previous model, with fruitful additions such as a nano-texture display and an improved camera. The base RAM has also been increased to 16GB, and the connectivity ports have been improved, including support for two external displays at 6K resolution.
Given these updates, the new iMac looks like a significant step forward for Apple users, especially those looking for higher performance and a better visual experience. And the $1,299 price tag makes sense for this level of improvement. Given that, the new iMac could be an attractive option for users looking for improved performance on Apple’s platform.
What's new in Mac mini 2024
Here are the major updates to the new Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro:
The base model comes with 16GB of RAM, up from 8GB in the previous model, and the higher models can be upgraded to 32GB.
◉ Smaller in size and stronger in performance.
◉ Powered by M4 Pro chip.
◉ More ports and support for connecting more screens.
◉ Designed around Apple Intelligence
◉ The first carbon-neutral, fully environmentally friendly Mac
Apple said in a statement:
“The new Mac mini is incredibly powerful, yet incredibly small, thanks to the efficiency of Apple silicon and an innovative new thermal architecture. With the performance of the new M4 and M4 Pro chips, additional ports in the front and back, and a design built around Apple Intelligence, Mac mini is more capable and versatile than ever, with unique design and performance features that are unmatched.”
Price and availability
The new iMac starts at $599 with 16GB of unified storage. It's available for pre-order today, with availability beginning Friday, November 8.
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MacBook Air and Pro are still being released today!?
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Thank you very much for your kind efforts. Do you have any information about future MacBook Pro releases and when they will be announced?
Hi Ahmed Al-Hamdani 🙋♂️, Thank you for your kind words! As for future versions of the MacBook Pro, Apple usually keeps its future products very secret until they are officially announced. But we can expect Apple to continue developing its processors and introducing improvements in performance and design. So, stay tuned and we will provide you with any updates on this topic as soon as they arrive! 🍎🚀
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