Gurman: Larger Apple Silicon iMac 'En Route,' May Feature More Powerful 'M2X' Chip

[MacRumors]

A larger redesigned, Apple silicon-powered iMac to replace the current 27-inch Intel model is still "en route," according to Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman.

Writing in the latest instalment of his Power On newsletter, Gurman says the fact that Apple recently increased the screen size for the smaller iMac from 21.5 to 24 inches suggests to him that the 27-inch model could see an equivalent size increase.

I absolutely still believe that a larger, redesigned iMac to replace the Intel 27-inch models is en route. Apple increasing the screen size of the smaller model from 21.5 inches to 24 inches seems to indicate that the 27-inch model could see a size increase as well. I don't think, however, that Apple will launch the larger model with the same M1 chip that's in the smaller model. It likely will be an M1X, the beefier version of the current M1, or an M2X.

Apple has been working on a larger iMac with in-house processors for some time, but development of that version was reportedly paused to let Apple focus on releasing the redesigned 24-inch model, which was announced in April.

The 27-inch Intel models that remain in Apple's lineup launched in August 2020, suggesting they are reaching the end of their production cycle.

A new larger iMac would likely ape several changes that debuted in the latest 24-inch model, such as a thinner overall design, studio-quality microphones, and of course more powerful Apple silicon processors replacing Intel.

In a separate newsletter tidbit, Gurman also played down the idea that Apple could bring Touch ID to the Apple Watch one day. Gurman conceded that he could see the utility of Touch ID in the Apple Watch to approve app and media download payments, but said he didn't see that happening "any time soon, if ever."

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[mook]

Yes please, a matte black 30" iMac to replace my iMac Pro

 

[Putzytart]

2022, with M2X, after M2 is released with new MacBook Air Early 2022. Also. Please lose the 2010 chin!

 

[Serban55]

Lets hope this one will keep the chin to make all the ventilation and cooling away from the display

 

[Moonjumper]

Height adjustment and black bezel please.

 

[One2Grift]

Great, i like hearing a new 27 M1 IMac might happen. Im really excited for a bigger MBP M1 that might happen. I’m just waiting for the next announcement for other things that might happen 😀.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

That’s great news!. Wonder when Apple will release it to the public.

 

[Serban55]

Great, i like hearing a new 27 M1 IMac might happen. Im really excited for a bigger MBP M1 that might happen. I’m just waiting for the next announcement for other things that might happen 😀.

you are hearing it wrong )

 

[DCIFRTHS]

Black bezel or it’s DOA for my use.

 

[Lukkee24]

We should confirm with Prosser for an expected release date.

 

[contacos]

that mockup maybe made sense before the new iMac had been revealed but we all know the "Pro" is not going to look like this mockup either.

 

[Diskutant]

Height adjustment, white bezel and real colors in the front instead of pastel please.

 

[Artsketch]

Apple Pencil support please

 

[Tovenaar]

This sounds like pure speculation. We can all just make up our own thoughts about what Apple is planning next.

 

[frumpsnake]

“I…believe”
“seems to indicate”
“It likely will be…”
“I don’t think…”

What a ridiculous non-story, backed by literally nothing.

"Apple will replace 27" Intel iMac with...something."

 

[adamw]

I want a larger iMac as soon as possible, with the biggest screen please and the best M1X/M2X processor!

 

[DEXTERITY]

I believe somebody might eat pizza this Friday

 

[mymacrumorsname]

And PLSSS add support for at least 2 external additonal monitors. Otherweise I'll have to stick to my Intel iMac for another decade.

 

[Lwii2boo]

As a French dude, "en route" term make me smile. Why using this when you have plenty of terms to say the exact same thing ?
I guess jounalists like sometimes take the exotic "route" just to appear a bit more original 🤓

 

[orbital~debris]

“I…believe”
“seems to indicate”
“It likely will be…”
“I don’t think…”

What a ridiculous non-story, backed by literally nothing.

"Intel will replace 27" Intel iMac with...something."

It can be frustrating to read.

My understanding is that these 'insider' reports have to be couched in this way, in order to avoid claims being attributable directly to Apple. Mark Gurman seems to be a mix of an analyst (gaining info from supply chains) and tech industry reporter (with sources at Apple).

It seems pretty clear that some of what he reports is 'information-release' that has been designed to steer the discourse in a particular direction/away from misconceptions.

 

[skaertus]

I suspect the larger iMac will come with a 6K 32-inch display which would be some cheaper, consumer-level version of the Pro Display XDR (unsurprisingly, it has a PPI count similar to the 24-inch iMac, which can be some sort of indication).

Apple may be behind its schedule. The 16-inch MacBook Pro was released in November 2019, and is now probably a poor value to buy. The higher-end 13-inch MacBook Pro got a spec bump in May 2020 and the 27-inch iMac had one in August 2020, which may be an indication that these models could take longer to receive the M-series processor. Still, we are almost a year since the last Mac with Intel processor was released. In a few months, Intel will release its 12th generation processors, and some Macs are still stuck in the 9th and 10th generations waiting for the transition to Apple silicon.

 

[maxolson]

Black bezel or it’s DOA for my use.

They've gotta do a black bezel with a space grey chasis, same with the new Macbook Pros. I think they'll keep white bezels for the consumer-level products like the new Air and obviously 24" iMac.

 

[ruka.snow]

I hope we get some colourful options like the M1 version. And anything but black as a bezel, I don't know why we gave up colour accuracy to make the colours 'pop'.

 

[thingstoponder]

What’s with the completely made up fake mock-up photo? Rumor sites need to stop feeding this and give the wrong impression.

The mock-up should have the same design as the 24” because that’s what it will actually look like.

 

[JOLoughlin]

Mark Gurman makes safe and obvious prediction.