Tech giants like Google and Microsoft are investing in AI and introducing brand new features, while Apple, which has remained silent for a long time, appears ready to break its silence. In an article published by Mark Gurman on Bloomberg, it’s reported that Apple M4 chips are equipped with AI features.
Mark Gurman reveals codenames of M4 family
Apple is set to introduce three different variants of the Apple M4 CPU series according to Mark Gurman, very likely named the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max. Additionally, rumors suggest that the Apple M4 could support up to 512GB of unified memory, far surpassing the current 192GB unified memory limit. Apple’s upcoming most powerful processor could be named as M4 Ultra or M4 Extreme.
While Apple may initially unveil M4-powered devices by the end of 2024, we can expect more powerful and new M4 machines in 2025. Bloomberg reports that the base model of the M4 chip goes by the codename “Donan,” the mid-tier is known as “Brava,” and the best-performing variant is named “Hidra.”
The first Macs powered by the M4 chip could be unveiled in October or November of 2024. Gurman suggests that, similar to the M3 series, two types of MacBook Pro will be introduced: an entry-level MacBook Pro and a higher-performance MacBook Pro. Just as the current 14-inch MacBook Pro comes with the M3 chip, while the 16-inch MacBook Pro models are coming only with either the M3 Pro or M3 Max variants.
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