Gurman: Apple to Launch First M4 Macs and Potentially iPad Mini 7 on November 1

[MacRumors]

Apple will announce several new M4 Mac models around the end of October, with the company planning to launch at least some of them as soon as Friday, November 1, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman said that Apple will launch a new M4 version of its low-end 14-inch MacBook Pro, as well as higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips.

Desktop Macs are not being left out of the refresh, either. Gurman reports that Apple is planning to unveil a redesigned Mac mini with both M4 and M4 Pro chip options. Additionally, the iMac is set to receive an update, with Apple's all-in-one desktop finally transitioning to the M4 chip.

A refreshed iPad mini is also reportedly on the horizon, with a potential release date in early November. This would mark the first update to Apple's smallest tablet since its redesign in 2021.

Looking further ahead, Gurman outlined Apple's hardware plans for the first half of 2025. The company is expected to introduce M4-powered 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models, a new iPhone SE with Apple Intelligence, updated 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air models with accompanying new Magic Keyboards, and a refreshed AirTag.

Mac power users may need to wait a bit longer for high-end desktop updates. While new Mac Studio and Mac Pro models with M4 chips are in development, Gurman says they are slated for later releases. The Mac Studio is anticipated around mid-2025, with the Mac Pro following towards the end of the year.

Article Link: Gurman: Apple to Launch First M4 Macs and Potentially iPad Mini 7 on November 1

 

[senttoschool]

Need tandem OLED

 

[zedsdead]

My M1 Max MacBook Pro is probably the best Mac I have ever owned...really don't see a reason to upgrade in regards to speed or performance yet. Also, given that it has Mini-LED and Promotion, there isn't much in the display department I am yearning for yet either.

I really want to see if Thunderbolt 5 comes because that, cellular and Face ID are more meaningful upgrades to me than just the M4 generation.

 

[icanhazmac]

Bout time! My money has been ready. My M1 MBP is safe but the Mac mini is day 1.

 

[RWI]

And lets hurry up with a >24" iMac in a professional colour without a white basel please.

 

[TSE]

I can’t wait to get my m4 iMac. What color should I get?

 

[coffeemilktea]

A new iPad Mini after three years? I guess it's about time for my wallet to be lightened by Tim Cook. 💸

 

[ProbablyDylan]

Excited to see what M4 can do when you take the training wheels off.

 

[MacTwick]

ProMotion on iPad mini and I'll be a buyer!!!

 

[Macalway]

Hurray!

replace my Mini 6.

But M4? I don't believe that.

 

[cjsuk]

I am buying an M4 Mac Mini on release day if they have a 16/512 config available in retail.

 

[Armada2]

Bout time! My money has been ready. My M1 MBP is safe but the mini is day 1.

what spec you thinking?

 

[Populus]

That M4 mini can’t come any sooner.

The safe bet is getting the base 512/16 M4 mini, but if the base M4 Pro starts at 1TB/32GB it will be really tempting!

 

[Minato1990]

Got my M2 MacBook pro 512/16GB at probably the best price of the yr at Canada Costco few months ago.
Please I have to be strong and not try to upgrade

 

[Greenmeenie]

Been waiting 3 long years for this iPad mini 7 just to fix that jelly scroll issue. 🤔 Besides a faster chip, would also love to see face ID & Apple pencil pro support 🤞

 

[syklee26]

IMac desperately needs 32 inch model.

 

[anthogag]

I’ll take one M4 Mac mini.

Only an iPad mini Pro would interest me.

 

[Mac Fly (film)]

Excited to see what M4 can do when you take the training wheels off.

15-20% speed gains, and plenty of AI marketing.

 

[KiwiMyKing]

No news on the iPad 11th gen?

 

[AltecX]

Need tandem OLED

I'm holding on to upgrade my M1 till OLED is used. Literally every other screen in my home is OLED including my desktop.

 

[icanhazmac]

what spec you thinking?

Won't know until they are published but I'm getting 2, one for me, one for my parents. Mine will be a pro and probably a bump or two off of base RAM. The one for my parents will be a base unless the have stuck to 8gb, which I doubt, but if they do I will bump that RAM as well, 16gb'ish. I usually lean towards base storage as I have a NAS.

 

[tranceking26]

It'll be interesting to see what A or M series chip they'll use on the iPad mini.

 

[kyjaotkb]

15-20% speed gains, and plenty of AI marketing.

After a couple weeks on iOS 18.1 on my 15 Pro, I realize how taxing AI processing is (I.e. how much my phone can slow down) and I look forward to having a Mac that has the horsepower to handle it. I too thought it was all marketing but I am starting to drink the AI look aid

 

[roundski]

on a Friday!i guess announcing on 28th october, available on Friday

 

[hoodlum90]

15-20% speed gains, and plenty of AI marketing.

It could be a much larger performance increase for Lightroom users. In March, Lightroom switched to using the Neural Engine for Denoise instead of using the GPU.

We will see how much of an improvement after some people have it for testing. My guess is 50%+ improvement for Denoise which currently takes 30s per image depending on the size.

This could drive some upgrades for those using Lightroom for photo editing.