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Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max chips could power upcoming MacBook Pro models

Jeet — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 03:17:45 +0000

In just a few hours, Apple will be hosting its “Unleashed” event where the technology giant is expected to launch its next-generation MacBook Pro devices. The new Mac models are said to be powered by a new chipset developed by the company under Apple Silicon.

The new chipset is said to be an upgraded version of the M1 chip, which is being referred to as M1X for the past few months. But now, a new report claims that the company is likely to call the upcoming chips M1 pro and M1 Max.

Apple M1 Chipset

This was revealed by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg in the latest Power On newsletter. He notes that a Mac developer has informed him about the chip names M1 Pro and M1 Max appearing in app logs. However, he notes the possibility of Apple not taking up the potentially confusing naming approach.

The Apple M1 Pro is likely to come with a 16-core GPU while the higher-end chipset model named Apple M1 Max is said to have a 32-core GPU. There are also reports claiming that a direct successor to the M1 chipset, named Apple M2, could launch in early 2022 when the company announces the next-generation Apple MacBook Air model.

The naming scheme that Apple adopts for its in-house developed chips will play a major role in marketing the devices as it’ll help understand the differences between them to the potential customers. For those who are unaware, Apple has already confirmed that it is moving away from using Intel chips and will be replacing its Mac devices with its own chipsets developed under Apple Silicon.

Apple MacBook Pro 2021 Render | Credit: Apple Unleashed

Coming to the new MacBook Pro models, it has been said that there will be two different models based on the display size — 14-inch and 16-inch. Both of them are said to come with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.

The laptop will feature a Mini-LED display and the bezels around the screen will be minimal, so thin that the bottom bezel won’t have a MacBook branding. Apple was testing a 120Hz refresh rate for the MacBook series but it is not yet confirmed if the laptop will come with support for the high refresh rate at launch.

There are reports about a major upgrade in terms of the webcam as the upcoming laptop models are said to feature a 1080p webcam. It is also said that both base models will come with the same configuration and M1X chipset. The device is likely to be shipped with a new charging brick as the MacBook Pros are expected to have a new MagSafe charging port.

As for the pricing, the report hints that the pricing of the upcoming MacBook Pro models will be similar to how the laptops are priced right now. For more details, we will have to wait for the launch event in a few hours.

Upcoming M1X-powered Apple MacBook Pro model’s specs leak ahead of launch

Jeet — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 02:31:45 +0000

Apple has just confirmed that the company will be hosting its “Unleashed” event next week on 18th October where it is expected to launch Apple MacBook Pro models powered by the yet unannounced M1X chipset.

Now, ahead of the official launch next week, details about the upcoming MacBook Pro models have surfaced online. This time, the information about the device’s specifications comes via Twitter user @dylandkt.

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It is being claimed that the base model of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro will come with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. This is similar to the current generation’s high-end 13-inch and 16-inch models.

The leak also reveals that the laptop will feature a Mini-LED display and the bezels around the screen will be minimal, so thin that the bottom bezel won’t have a MacBook branding. Apple was testing a 120Hz refresh rate for the MacBook series but it is not yet confirmed if the laptop will come with support for the high refresh rate at launch.

Another major upgrade will be in terms of the webcam as the upcoming laptops are said to feature a 1080p webcam. It is also said that both base models will come with the same configuration and M1X chipset.

It is claimed that the company will be shipping the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with a new charging brick. Earlier, it was reported that the upcoming laptops from Apple will come with a new MagSafe charging port.

Coming to the pricing, the report hints that the pricing of the upcoming MacBook Pro models will be similar to how the laptops are priced right now. For more details, we will have to wait for the launch event to take place next week.

Apple schedules event for Oct. 18, new Apple M1X Macs expected

Habeeb Onawole — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:07:22 +0000

It has been almost a month since the last Apple launch event which was for the iPhone 13 series and new iPad models. Apple has now announced that it will be holding another hardware launch this month, specifically on October 18.

The Apple event is expected to be for the launch of new MacBook Pro models that will be powered by a new chipset dubbed the Apple M1X, a successor to the Apple Apple M1 announced last year.

Unleashed! These next six days are going to speed by. #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/0ops2bVPvl

— Greg Joswiak (@gregjoz) October 12, 2021

According to Ross Young, the CEO of Display Supply Chain, the new MacBook Pro will use displays from LG Display and Sharp, the same suppliers for the iPad Pro. Based on this, he says we should expect similar technologies on the new computers such as oxide backplanes, miniLED backlight, and 120Hz refresh rate. Out of all these features, he specifically states that MiniLED is confirmed.

Alongside the new MacBooks, Apple is also expected to announce a new Mac Mini that will be powered by the same M1X chipset. This new model will be a higher-end version of the existing Apple M1-powered Mac Mini launched last year. It has also been reported that it will pack more ports.

Another product expected to launch on that day is the AirPods 3. Back in September, it was disclosed that the new earbuds are already in production with a planned release for October. The AirPods 3 are expected to have a design similar to that of the AirPods Pro. It should also have a new chipset, support for Apple Lossless Audio Codec, and better battery life compared to its predecessor.

Apple MacBook Pro 2021 prototype leak reveals some key details ahead of launch

Jeet — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 04:27:30 +0000

Apple has been working on its next-generation MacBook Pro devices for some time and the technology giant is expected to officially launch the new laptops, powered by the unannounced M1X chipset by Apple Silicon later this month.

Now, ahead of that, a prototype of the upcoming Apple MacBook Pro has leaked online, confirming the MacBook Pro model with serial number DVT-X88102C where DVT refers to Design Validation Testing (DVT), a prototyping stage before Production Validation Testing.

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It has also been revealed that the device packs 32GB of RAM and the company is expected to offer up to 2TB of storage. The upcoming laptops are also expected to come with a revamped design.

The new M1X chipset from Apple, along with two new MacBook Pro models, have been reported to get launched in the past few months but it kept getting delayed because of the production issues and are now expected to go official in the coming weeks.

The upcoming Apple MacBook Pro models are expected to come with an all-new design and two display options — 14-inch and 16-inch, featuring a Mini-LED screen. They are expected to feature a flat-edged design, a MagSafe charging port, and a few more ports, including HDMI and an SD-card slot reader.

As for the M1X chipset, it could come packed with a 10-core CPU with eight high-performance cores and two energy-efficient cores, along with 16 or 32-core GPU options and support for up to 64GB RAM.

If the reports are to be believed, then Ruiyi Optoelectronics will be the exclusive supplier of the new Mini-LED panels while Quanta Computer will be responsible for the final assembly of the upcoming MacBook devices.

Apart from the MacBook, there are a few other Mac devices planned by Apple. Previously it was reported that soon after the MacBook Pro launch, the Cupertino-based tech giant could launch a new high-end Mac Mini, followed by a new iMac and Mac Pro next year.

Apple MacBook Pro with new M1X chipset to reportedly launch this month

Jeet — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 06:12:05 +0000

It’s been months since we started getting reports about Apple working on a new Apple Silicon chipset — M1X. The devices were expected to get launched in the past couple of months but have been delayed because of production issues.

Now, a new report indicates that Apple is gearing up to launch its new MacBook Pro laptops powered by the M1X chipset later this month, i.e. October 2021. This is also in line with a recent report that suggested new MacBook Pro devices going on sale in a few weeks.

Apple Macbook Pro 16-inch

As for the M1X chipset, it could come packed with a 10-core CPU with eight high-performance cores and two energy-efficient cores, along with 16 or 32-core GPU options and support for up to 64GB RAM. As per the reports, Ruiyi Optoelectronics will be the exclusive supplier of the new Mini-LED panels while Quanta Computer will be responsible for the final assembly of the upcoming MacBook devices.

Apple M1X MacBook Pro to reportedly go on sale in the coming weeks

Jeet — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 07:26:49 +0000

Apple recently announced its latest devices in the market, which includes the iPhone 13 lineup, the Apple Watch Series 7, a new 9th generation iPad, and an updated iPad Mini. Now, it seems that the tech giant is gearing up to launch new Mac devices.

The company has been rumored to be working on a newer version of Apple Silicon which is likely to be called the Apple M1X chipset. Now, a new report coming from Bloomberg’s Power On claims that Apple could launch a new MacBook Pro powered by the M1X chipset along with the new AirPods Pro in the “next several weeks.”

Apple MacBook Pro 2021 Render | Image Credit: Renders By Ian

It’s believed that Apple will be hosting a new virtual event in the month of October to launch the new MacBook Pro devices. A previous supply chain report had also indicated that the tech giant is planning to ramp up M1X MacBook Pro production by October.

There are a few other new Mac devices planned by Apple. Previously it was reported that soon after the MacBook Pro launch, the Cupertino-based giant could launch a new high-end Mac Mini, followed by a new iMac and Mac Pro next year.

Apple Mac Mini powered by M1X chipset expected to launch this fall

Jeet — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 04:24:20 +0000

Apple launched its new Mac Mini last year, powered by the company’s own Apple Mi1 chipset. There are reports about the Cupertino-based tech giant working on the successor of the M1 chipset, dubbed Apple M1X.

Reports claim that Apple is also working on a new version of Mac Mini, which will come powered by the upcoming M1X chipset. The latest development indicates that the product could get launched in the coming months.

The new report coming from Mark Gurman through his Power On newsletter contradicts a recent report which hinted that the M1X-powered Mac Mini may have been delayed by Apple to launch next year because of “marketing reasons.” Although it didn’t provide a timeline about the release date.

Do note that the M1X chipset has not been announced yet by Apple but from what’s known so far, the chipset is said to be a more advanced version of the M1. Apart from Mac Mini, it will be powering other Mac devices, including the upcoming MacBook Pro models.

Apple is expected to redesign Mac Mini and add more ports, including a magnetic power port. The product is said to be focusing on the power users and will feature a “plexiglass” top. A recent report also indicated that the Mac Mini with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD could have a starting price of $1,299.

Given the updated specs and targeted audience, the pricing of the M1X Mac Mini will be higher compared to the current M1-powered Mac Mini. So, the current model will stick around even if a newer model gets launched, giving an affordable option to regular users.

Apple Mac Mini powered by M1X chipset reportedly delayed

Jeet — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 07:06:23 +0000

Apple Silicon, which develops ARM-based chipsets for the company’s own Mac devices, is working on a successor of the M1 chip which is likely to be named M1X. The Cupertino-based giant is expected to devices powered by the upcoming chipset pretty soon.

The company has already launched Mac Mini powered by the M1 chipset and was rumored to launch a new version of the same with the M1X chipset powering the device. It was rumored to get launched in the coming weeks or months but it’s now delayed.

A new report coming through @LeaksApplePro claims that the M1X-powered Mac Mini may have been delayed until early 2022 because of “marketing reasons.” While the exact reason has not been pointed out, it’s likely that Apple wants to focus on the new chipset and the MacBook Pro models this year. The recent global chip shortage could have also played a role behind this decision.

Earlier, there were reports claiming that Apple could launch the new Mac Mini in the fourth quarter of this year, likey in the month of October or November, along with the new MacBook Pro laptops.

The M1X chipset is expected to be a powerhouse of an SoC, having 10 CPU cores and up to 32 GPU cores. As for the M1X Mac Mini, the Max Tech YouTube channel predicts $1,299 pricing for the base model that should have at least 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD storage.

There’s a possibility that Apple could unveil the new Mac Mini device along with the MacBook Pro models later this year while the actual launch is pushed to the first quarter of next year, along with the updated MacBook Air lineup. To know for sure, we will have to wait a bit longer for the official launch event for this new chipset.

Note: The article has been updated to emphasize that the leak talks about the launch date of the M1X-powered Mac Mini and not the release date.

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Apple’s upcoming MacBook Pro powered by M1X chipset appears in EEC filings

Jeet — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 03:28:53 +0000

Last year, Apple announced its all-new M1 chipset as a part of Apple Silicon, the company’s own lineup of processors based on ARM architecture. After that, the tech giant has launched a few Mac devices powered by the M1 chipset. Ever since that, there have been rumors about the new MacBooks powered by a new M1X chipset.

In the latest development, new MacBook models powered by the upcoming M1X chipset have appeared in Eurasian Economic Commission filings. The listing was first spotted by Consomac for two devices with model numbers A2442 and A2485.

It’s noteworthy that there are several models in the listing but most of them are simply related to the updates for the upcoming macOS coming this fall. Only two of the model numbers — A2442 and A2485 are new and don’t match existing inventory from the brand.

Mark Gurman of Bloomberg has suggested that Apple is still on track to launch new Mac devices powered by the M1X chipset in the coming months. He adds that soon after that, the Cupertino-based giant could launch a new high-end Mac Mini, followed by a new iMac and Mac Pro next year.

Apple MacBook Pro 2021 Render | Image Credit: Renders By Ian

For those who are unaware, the upcoming Apple MacBook Pro models are expected to come with an all-new design and two display options — 14-inch and 16-inch, featuring a Mini-LED screen. They are expected to feature a flat-edged design, a MagSafe charging port, and a few more ports, including HDMI and an SD-card slot reader.

Recently, it was reported that the new MacBook devices could be officially announced in September this year and could go on sale in October. To know for sure, we will have to wait and watch for new leaks or any announcement from the company.

Apple M1X Mac mini to feature thinner chassis and new iMac’s magnetic power connector: Report

Sean — Wed, 26 May 2021 10:05:38 +0000

The upcoming Apple Mac mini that would feature the new M1X chipset will reportedly arrive with a redesigned thinner chassis along with the new iMac‘s magnetic power connector as well.

M1 Mac Mini

According to a new video from Jon Prosser (Via 9To5Mac), the upcoming Mac mini with the next gen M1X chipset will introduce a new generation of industrial design for the company’s standalone Mac. In the video, Prosser claims that the 2021 Mac mini will feature a new chassis with a “plexiglass like” reflective surface on the top, which is a departure from the traditional aluminum enclosure. This model is apparently set to replace the higher end space grey Intel Mac mini in the lineup, while the M1 Mac mini will be the entry level model.

Notably, while the M1 Mac mini had a lack of ports due to limitations of the first gen Apple Silicon, the M1X will be able to offer a full lineup of ports. This includes four USB4/ Thunderbolt 3 ports, along with two USB Type A, Ethernet, and HDMI out ports as well. Furthermore, the Cupertino based giant will also be offering the magnetic power connecter that the company first introduced with its M1 iMacs.

M1 chipset

Prosser added that the iPhone maker might offer a two tone color range with the new glass like finish on the M1X Mac mini, which will be similar to the new and colorful iMacs. Unfortunately, this is still an unconfirmed report and speculation at the moment, so take this report with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information or notable developments surface regarding this device.

Alleged Apple M1X chipset specifications leaked online through benchmarking

Jeet — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:22:05 +0000

Apple recently launched its M1 chipset, the company’s first processor under the Apple Silicon lineup which is based on ARM architecture. It also launched three Mac devices powered by the M1 chipset, kicking off the transition from Intel to its own chipsets.

This year, the company is expected to launch another Apple Silicon chipset and a few other Mac devices. While Apple has not yet officially revealed anything, a new leak seems to have spilled the beans of the upcoming chipset.

Apple M1 Chipset

The successor of the Apple M1 has reportedly been spotted online on a benchmarking platform. However, it seems that the specifications of the chipsets are more of protection rather than results, so take this information with a pinch of salt.

As per the report, the chipset, which is named “M1X”, will come with a 12-core CPU, an upgrade over the M1’s eight-core CPU. The internal GPU is also expected to have 16 cores instead of an 8-core GPU in M1. It is expected to have been clocked at 3.2GHz and will be based on a 5nm process, just likes its predecessor.

The benchmark results that appeared on CPU Monkey have revealed “pre-sample” specifications of the “M1X” chipset. We haven’t been able to confirm its authenticity so as noted earlier, we advise you to take this with a pinch of salt.

The new Apple Silicon chipset is expected to power the upcoming 14-inch MacBook Pro, a 16-inch MacBook Pro, and 27-inch iMac devices. Apple is also reportedly working on other chips with 16-core and 32-core graphics processing.