Display Panels for M4 MacBook Pro Shipping Ahead of Q4 Launch

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.

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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.

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Top Rated Comments

kinless Avatar
8 months ago
The 2012 MBP I'm reading this on is weeping. It knows its days are numbered.

It's been a great 12 year run.
Score: 31 Votes (Like | Disagree)
darngooddesign Avatar
8 months ago

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.
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
HouseLannister Avatar
8 months ago
If no redesign is happening, how do they know they are for M4 laptops?
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
cmChimera Avatar
8 months ago

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?
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
doolar Avatar
8 months ago

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.
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
adamw Avatar
8 months ago
I am looking forward to the M4 mac Mini!
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)