We expected the launch of M4-powered MacBooks sooner or later. It turns out the wait isn’t long, as the company has officially confirmed that new Macs are coming next week.
Marketing chief Greg Joswiak shared the news on X (formerly Twitter). However, his message is somewhat cryptic, as it doesn’t provide an exact date for the event. Instead, he said, “We have an exciting week of announcements ahead, starting on Monday morning. Stay tuned…”
If we interpret the message correctly, the new Mac announcements will span an entire week. While the visuals don’t reveal much, they suggest that the new Macs will focus on Apple Intelligence—no surprise, considering how Apple has promoted the iPhone 16 family and iPad mini 7.
What can we expect from the upcoming MacBook event?
The M4 chip debuted earlier this year in the latest iPad, bringing improvements in AI processing and overall CPU performance.
In fact, we’ve already seen a MacBook Pro unboxing and benchmark tests for the M4 variant, thanks to a YouTuber in Russia who got their hands on the laptops early. The design remains familiar, featuring plenty of ports, vibrant and smooth displays, and a responsive keyboard.
The MacBook Pro will likely come in 14-inch and 16-inch models. We’re also expecting an M4-powered Mac Mini, a 24-inch iMac, and accessories like the Magic Keyboard 2, Magic Mouse 2, and Magic Trackpad 2.
We might also see Apple’s more powerful M4-based chips, like the M4 Pro and M4 Max. However, other Macs aren’t expected soon. The M4 MacBook Air likely won’t arrive until early 2025, and updates to the Mac Studio and Mac Pro may take even longer. The latter is expected to come with the M4 Ultra chip. So, if you’re eager for Apple’s latest silicon, the M4 MacBook Pro might be your only option in the near future.
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