New iMac Not Expected to Launch Until Late 2023 at Earliest

[MacRumors]

Apple has no plans to launch a new 24-inch iMac until late 2023 at the earliest, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his newsletter today, he reiterated his expectation that Apple will skip updating the iMac with the M2 chip and instead wait to release a model with the M3 chip, which has yet to be announced.

"I haven't seen anything to indicate there will be a new iMac until the M3 chip generation, which won't arrive until the tail end of this year at the earliest or next year," wrote Gurman. "So if you want to stick with the iMac, you'll just have to sit tight."

Apple's M3 chip is expected to be manufactured based on TSMC's latest 3nm process, providing additional performance and power efficiency improvements. The M3 chip is also expected to be used in a new MacBook Air rumored to launch by the second half of 2023, and potentially in future versions of the 13-inch MacBook Pro and Mac mini. By comparison, the M2 chip is built on TSMC's second-generation 5nm process.

Apple last updated the iMac in April 2021 with the M1 chip and a new ultra-thin design available in seven colors, including green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, and silver. It is currently the only iMac available new, as the Intel-based 27-inch iMac and iMac Pro were both discontinued within the past two years. Gurman has previously claimed that a larger iMac could return, but he did not share any new info about that possibility today.

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[TinyMito]

I just wish they ever made MacBook line up this colourful as iMac lineup. They should be 27" but why 24"? 32" is starting to be popular thanks to 4K-5K-6K screen are getting cheaper to make.

 

[DMG35]

I guess they don't plan on releasing a larger one. Too bad, was a great machine and 24" is too small.

 

[Freida]

The timeline of all these updates is so messed up.

 

[Nimoy]

They should really just get these on an annual cycle. I would hate to be in the market for an iMac right now and forced to choose between the M1 and waiting for a year or more for the M3.

 

[gpat]

Such an hated product from Apple's part.
The 21.5" had to deal with ancient 5400rpm HDDs until 2019 and now the M1 feels just as neglected.

 

[Apple_Robert]

For the average homeowner, the M1 is more than capable and will last many years. Only tech nerds trying to chase tech complain there aren't yearly updates.

 

[vagos]

Apple knows what they are doing. If you're a power user you don't want to be stuck with a 24" monitor anyway. You want the mac mini or the studio and a 27" or 32" monitor. For the average web browsing/email crowd the M1 is plenty.

 

[ADGrant]

I guess they don't plan on releasing a larger one. Too bad, was a great machine and 24" is too small.

If you liked the 27" iMac, the 27" Studio Display hooked up to a Mac mini will give you pretty much the same experience.

 

[75Batt]

I mean with the level of sales of desktops like the iMac vs the rest of the Mac line-up and who is using this machine, it really doesn’t make sense to be updating it every year. Yes Apple is a tech company at the end of the day it is a business and it needs to make business sense.

 

[gpat]

If you liked the 27" iMac, the 27" Studio Display hooked up to a Mac mini will give you pretty much the same experience.

If you factor the 2020 27" iMac costing $1799, you'll have an heck of an experience paying the same amount for the Studio Display and then staring at it with a blank look on your face because there is no computer attached.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Apple wants people to purchase their Mac Studio. It brings more profit to them. At last, A bigger iMac (30” iMac) would make a lot of people happy.

 

[turbineseaplane]

Please still be making the 15" MacBook Air

That's the new Mac I really want

 

[cicalinarrot]

With a Mac Mini this good, the iMac makes very little sense to me.

 

[JippaLippa]

"Hello"?
I'd rather say "goodbye!, in this case.

It's very weird to see the iMac being neglected, however the decision has to be backed up by sales.
Perhaps people are less interested in iMacs as they were, let's say, 10 years ago.

 

[dantracht]

Have a feeling the iMac is heading the way of the iPod.

 

[Kiimora]

Take all the time you need Tim, am still rocking my launch M1 iMac😀 , albeit I would consider a larger screen at some point !

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Have a feeling the iMac is heading the way of the iPod.

I hope not. iMac is so iconic. I honestly prefer the all-in-one desktop experience. Apple could expand in more colors tho. There’s still so much potential.

 

[ADGrant]

If you factor the 2020 27" iMac costing $1799, you'll have an heck of an experience paying the same amount for the Studio Display and then staring at it with a blank look on your face because there is no computer attached.

Well the display starts $1599 and the Mac mini starts at $599 so yes you will be out another $400. However, you will be able to use that same 5k display with any Mac so it is much more versatile than the 5k panel in my 2020 27" iMac.

If you feel the Studio Display is overpriced there are alternatives. Also if you are looking to save money, that base 27" iMac is now available for $1,169.00 from the Apple refurb store. That's cheaper than the M1 iMac.

 

[MacWiz_007]

They need to replace the 27" iMac with a 32" iMac. That would be perfect.To be fair though, I'd be fine with an updated 27" iMac over nothing.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

"Hello"?
I'd rather say "goodbye!, in this case.

It's very weird to see the iMac being neglected, however the decision has to be backed up by sales.
Perhaps people are less interested in iMacs as they were, let's say, 10 years ago.

That wouldn’t be the case if Apple lowers the price of the existing/new iMac. The Mac Studio setup is too confusing for new consumers. More importantly, it’s kinda pricey.

 

[dantracht]

I hope not. iMac is so iconic. I honestly prefer the all-in-one desktop experience. Apple could expand in more colors tho. There’s still so much potential.

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Hope not too but wouldn’t be surprised. Still miss my 2015 27” and it’s amazing display sometimes.

 

[Realityck]

Apple has no plans to launch a new 24-inch iMac until late 2023 at the earliest, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his newsletter today, he reiterated his expectation that Apple will skip updating the iMac with the M2 chip and instead wait to release a model with the M3 chip, which has yet to be announced.

Oh the iMac using a M3 rumor he tries to stay alive. Mark"s prediction can't be wrong you know.

 

[eric89074]

I think Apple is going to skip M2 and go straight to M3 for iMac, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro. They’ll announce M3 at WWDC and the new computers for fall. Maybe we‘ll get a 27” iMac then?

 

[turbineseaplane]

I'm not super convinced they are ever going to make a larger iMac again honestly.

The larger an AIO gets, the larger the pain on servicing and dealing with them I'd imagine.

I think Apple likes the modular direction here -- allows them to charge more for the same components also.

Love to be wrong!