Apple is reportedly accelerating development of its next-generation M4 chips, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. These chips are expected to power new Macs by the end of 2024, with a focus on boosting AI processing performance.
Mark Gurman from Bloomberg suggested a similar timeline to the M3 rollout
Following the M3 launch in October 2023, Gurman suggests a similar October release timeframe for the M4 series. The rollout will be staggered, starting with upgrades to the iMac, entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro, higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros, and Mac mini models. This will be followed by updates to the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air in spring 2025, then the Mac Studio in mid-2025, and finally the Mac Pro in late 2025.
Gurman also reports on codenames for at least three M4 variants: Donan (low-end), Brava (mid-range), and Hidra (high-end). Donan will be found in entry-level MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac mini models, while Brava equips high-end MacBook Pro and Mac mini configurations. The Hidra chip, likely destined for the Mac Pro, hints at a potential “Ultra” or “Extreme” branding upon release.
The M4 Mac desktops are expected to support a significant memory upgrade, reaching up to 512GB of unified memory compared to the current 192GB limit. While maintaining the 3nm manufacturing process of the M3 chip, Apple’s supplier TSMC might utilize an enhanced version for improved performance and energy efficiency. Additionally, Apple plans to significantly improve the Neural Engine, likely increasing the cores dedicated to AI tasks.
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