Display Panels for M4 MacBook Pro Shipping Ahead of Q4 Launch

[MacRumors]

Display panels destined for the 14-inch and 16-inch M4 models are shipping to Apple in July and August, timing that makes sense for a launch in the fourth quarter, according to display analyst Ross Young.

Young shared the information in a tweet for subscribers, confirming rumors that new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M4 chips will come out before the end of the year. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said earlier this month that Apple will update the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac lines with M4 chip technology in late 2024.

The 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models will get M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips. The entry-level 14-inch model will have the M4, while higher end 14-inch models and 16-inch models will get the M4 Pro and M4 Max, which have not yet been unveiled. Apple first introduced the M4 in the iPad Pro in May.

No redesign is expected, but Apple will overhaul the Mac mini that's expected to be refreshed alongside the MacBook Pro models. The Mac mini will feature a smaller footprint, and it will be Apple's smallest ever computer. It could be around the size of the Apple TV, though a little taller.

The M4 chip is built on TSMC's 3-nanometer process, much like the M3, but there are performance and efficiency improvements. Apple also included a new, more powerful Neural Engine for AI workloads.

With new iPhone and Apple Watch models planned for Apple's annual September event, new Macs could come out at a second event in October or November or they could be unveiled through a press release.

Apple also plans to refresh the MacBook Air, Mac Pro, and Mac Studio with M4 chips, but those updates will not happen until 2025.

Article Link: Display Panels for M4 MacBook Pro Shipping Ahead of Q4 Launch

 

[kinless]

The 2012 MBP I'm reading this on is weeping. It knows its days are numbered.

It's been a great 12 year run.

 

[HouseLannister]

If no redesign is happening, how do they know they are for M4 laptops?

 

[Kylo83]

Can someone explain to me what’s the point, same MacBook with a new chip? The m3 is still over kill and my M1 Max still will have Apple intelligence. So what’s the reason to upgrade. The m2, m3 and now m4 isn’t really worth it for just a slightly faster chip, we need a redesign or smaller notch or something major changed

 

[adamw]

I am looking forward to the M4 mac Mini!

 

[HeavenDynamic]

Can’t wait to trade my M1 Pro 16-inch for an M4 Pro 14-inch

 

[fwmireault]

Any rumor regarding Thunderbolt 5 support for this generation?

 

[jz0309]

Display panels destined for the 14-inch and 16-inch M4 models are shipping to Apple in July and August

Really, they are shipping to Apple? Does Apple test them and then send them off to the assembly house?

 

[AppleTO]

Is there something new about these panels? How do they know they are specifically for M4 machines?

 

[adamw]

Any rumor regarding Thunderbolt 5 support for this generation?

Would really help Apple to leapfrog over many Windows laptops and desktops... Thunderbolt 5 with speeds up to 120Gbps is the way to go (80Gbps both ways or special 120Gbps mode for video one way)! Our external SSDs have a need for that speed that only Thunderbolt 5 can bring us. I hope that USB 4 with Apple's 10Gbps max limit currently on many models gives way to the Thunderbolt 5 standard speed.

 

[cmChimera]

Can someone explain to me what’s the point, same MacBook with a new chip? The m3 is still over kill and my M1 Max still will have Apple intelligence. So what’s the reason to upgrade. The m2, m3 and now m4 isn’t really worth it for just a slightly faster chip, we need a redesign or smaller notch or something major changed

Not everyone has an M1 Max?

 

[mediacomposer]

VERY happy with my M2 Max 16in but an OLED display would get me to jump - just might be perfection

 

[doolar]

Can someone explain to me what’s the point, same MacBook with a new chip? The m3 is still over kill and my M1 Max still will have Apple intelligence. So what’s the reason to upgrade. The m2, m3 and now m4 isn’t really worth it for just a slightly faster chip, we need a redesign or smaller notch or something major changed

The point is that people who still haven't upgraded to the AS can, for instance. Maybe you're on a M1 Air and need more power? Maybe you realise you need a 16" instead of the 14" you have, or the other way around? If so, wouldn't it be a good idea to have the latest SOC?

If Apple still kept selling the M1 saying "there's no need for a faster machine" this forum would be livid.

I don't quite understand your reasoning tbh. The world is not centering around just your particular situation.

On topic I'm happily continuing on with my 14" M1 Pro, a great computer. Can't believe it's been almost 2,5 years since I got it.

 

[klasma]

If no redesign is happening, how do they know they are for M4 laptops?

The panels can be different without a redesign, and they will have ordered larger batches for a new model launch.

 

[MayaUser]

If no redesign is happening, how do they know they are for M4 laptops?

"leakers" that needs clicks...without any proofs

 

[MayaUser]

Any rumor regarding Thunderbolt 5 support for this generation?

100% no Tb5 this year

 

[rumagent]

Have they fixed those damn shiny keys?

 

[Onimusha370]

Can someone explain to me what’s the point, same MacBook with a new chip? The m3 is still over kill and my M1 Max still will have Apple intelligence. So what’s the reason to upgrade. The m2, m3 and now m4 isn’t really worth it for just a slightly faster chip, we need a redesign or smaller notch or something major changed

Would you rather they only updated each Mac every 5 years? Annual updates are awesome for every single person upgrading

 

[klasma]

VERY happy with my M2 Max 16in but an OLED display would get me to jump - just might be perfection

Coming in 2026: https://www.macrumors.com/2024/02/21/apple-oled-roadmap/

 

[MayaUser]

Have they fixed those damn shiny keys?

no more butterfly keyboards, so there is nothing to be fixed

 

[darngooddesign]

Can someone explain to me what’s the point, same MacBook with a new chip? The m3 is still over kill and my M1 Max still will have Apple intelligence. So what’s the reason to upgrade. The m2, m3 and now m4 isn’t really worth it for just a slightly faster chip, we need a redesign or smaller notch or something major changed

You should be happy that you don’t need to buy a new computer.

 

[Crzyrio]

The 2012 MBP I'm reading this on is weeping. It knows its days are numbered.

It's been a great 12 year run.

Got my Maxed Out i7 2012 rMBP as well running strong. Our 2016 2 Core MBP is struggling though.
Did you get the battery on yours replaced?

We barely notice any slowdown in the 2012. Only reason we want to upgrade is for the latest Mac OS, the feature differential is getting more noticeable when you have the latest iOS/iPhone/iPad.

 

[Crzyrio]

Can someone explain to me what’s the point, same MacBook with a new chip? The m3 is still over kill and my M1 Max still will have Apple intelligence. So what’s the reason to upgrade. The m2, m3 and now m4 isn’t really worth it for just a slightly faster chip, we need a redesign or smaller notch or something major changed

Unfortunately the world does not revolve around you

 

[Eracles]

The 2012 MBP I'm reading this on is weeping. It knows its days are numbered.

It's been a great 12 year run.

The same for mine, from 2012 with all its heat... We are going to do the biggest jump. Stay strong my friend and wait, we'll get a great M4p pro or M4 max machine

 

[Return Zero]

The 2012 MBP I'm reading this on is weeping. It knows its days are numbered.

It's been a great 12 year run.

that will be one heck of an upgrade!!