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Apple is Developing Largest iMac Ever with Over 30-Inch Display

Oğuz Çakır — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 03:59:29 +0000

Apple is making a splash in the computer market with its M series processors. The company is determined to become the market leader, and they are showing no signs of slowing down. At their recent WWDC 2023 event, tech giant introduced the 15-inch MacBook Air and new Mac models with the M2 Ultra processor. Now, Apple is reportedly developing a larger iMac with a display over 30-Inch. Here are the details…

New 30-Inch iMac Could Fill Void in Apple’s Mac Lineup

The iMac is one of the most iconic computer models of all time. Its all-in-one design and aesthetic appeal have made it a favorite among users for years. In 2021, Apple updated the iMac with the M1 processor, making it much more powerful. The design was also overhauled. However, the company took a step back in one aspect – the screen size.

Apple used to make fairly large iMacs with a 27-inch screen. However, in 2021, the company released new models with a 24-inch screen. This change, combined with a thick bezel and a low screen-to-body ratio, sparked criticism from some users. The criticism was that the smaller screen size and thick bezel made the new iMacs look outdated. Some users also felt that the smaller screen size was not enough for their needs. It seems that Apple listened to these criticisms and decided to make some changes.

According to the Mark Gurman, Apple is developing a new iMac with a display over 30-Inch. This would be the largest iMac ever made, and it would fill a void in Apple’s lineup since the company discontinued the 27-inch iMac and iMac Pro in 2021. If the new iMac does happen to be released, it’s likely to be at least a year or two away. Gurman says that it’s still “further out,” which suggests that it’s not yet in the early stages of development.

Gurman also expects the 24-inch iMac to be updated with the as-yet-unannounced M3 chip by early next year. However, it’s important to note that all of these is just a rumor at this point, and there’s no guarantee that the new iMac or M3 processor will actually be released.

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Apple expected to launch M2 chipset and four new Mac devices this year

Jeet — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 10:50:51 +0000

We have been hearing a lot about the upcoming Apple devices for the past few weeks and now yet another report claims that the company is all set to launch the next-generation Apple Silicon’s M2 chipset.

Not just that, the report from Mark Gurman of Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter also goes on to add that with the introduction of the M2 chipset, the company will be launching four new Mac devices this year.

The Macs expected to get launched later this year include the 13-inch MacBook Pro, a 24-inch iMac, and a redesigned MacBook Air. As noted all these devices will be updated to the M2 chipset as all of them are already powered by the M1 processor.

Currently there’s not much known about the M2 chipset and nothing has been revealed by Apple but the report indicates that the M2 will be slightly faster than the M2 chipset and will have the same eight-core architecture but the graphics cores may get increased from seven or either to nine or 10.

It is also said that the Cupertino-based tech giant may launch the Pro and Max version of the M2 chip next year, similar to what the company did with the M1 chipset. Also, it is also expected to launch the M3 chip next year.

Apple is moving away from Intel-powered Mac devices to its own Apple Silicon and to complete the process, the company is expected to launch a new 27-inch iMac Pro which will be powered by the M1 Pro or M1 Max processor. There are also reports about the M1-powered Mac Mini to get a Pro model powered by M1 Pro or M1 Max, in addition to a new model powered by the M2 chipset.

Apple iMac Pro with Mini-LED display to reportedly launch in June

Jeet — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:58:28 +0000

Apple is gearing up to launch several products this year and the company is expected to host its first launch event of this year on 8th March where it could unveil the next-generation Apple iPhone SE budget smartphone.

There have been few leaks about the upcoming 27-inch Apple iMac Pro and now the latest report indicates that the Cupertino-based technology giant could officially launch this new Mac sometime in the month of June.

Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants claims that the Mini-LED iMac Pro could launch in June 2022. This could mean that the new iMac Pro might get unveiled at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference.

Earlier, there were reports that the product could go official sometime in summer this year. Based on the reports so far, the upcoming iMac Pro will come with a revamped design and upgraded specifications.

The 27-inch Mini LED display could have support for a 120Hz refresh rate. It is said that the device will feature a design similar to the 24-inch iMac which is powered by an M1 chipset. It is expected to come powered by the recently announced M1 Pro and M1 Max chipsets from Apple, the same processors that are powering the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models launched last year.

Apart from the Apple iMac Pro, the company is gearing up to launch several new products throughout this year, including the AirPods Pro 2, M2 chipset, new MacBook models powered by a new processor, and much more.

Apple M1 iMac Pro with mini LED display to launch this summer: Report

Sean — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:14:54 +0000

Apple is apparently gearing up to launch a number of new PCs this year. But while the company was expected to launch its new iMac Pro in a spring event, a new rumor has suggested that its release has been delayed to summer.

According to Ross Young from Display Supply Chain Consultants, the Cupertino based giant’s latest iMac entry will be arriving sometime in summer of this year. The news arrives after analyzing the supply chain, with other known analysts like Ming-Chi Kuo backing the claim. In his tweet, Ross Young added that the new iMac Pro will be arriving in Summer, rather than Spring, and is expected to sport mini LED display technology.

Although, these panels will house “fewer zones” than the one’s used on the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro. DSCC had also previously reported that the new iMac Pro’s mini LED panel will support ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate as well. Furthermore, the iPhone maker is also gearing up to launch a new redesigned iMac that will feature a 27 inch display. Under the hood, these PCs are believed to run on Apple’s current gen silicon, including the M1 Pro and M1 Max chipset that is available on MacBook Pro models.

As per 9To5Mac, the upcoming iMac Pro was initially expected to launch sometime in the spring event in March or April 2022. Now, Apple might likely announce the product during its WWDC 2022 event, which will be held sometime in June. The reason for this delay is unclear at the moment, but rising demand of its notebooks and tablets might be a factor, considering they also sport mini LED panels.

Apple iMac Pro to have design similar to 24-inch M1 iMac and pack M1 Pro/Max chipset

Jeet — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 02:18:26 +0000

Apple has been revamping its lineup of computers to be powered by the Apple Silicon processors and the next device up for the upgrade from Apple is the iMac Pro which is expected to launch in a few months.

According to the new report from Mark Gurman of Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter, it has been reiterated that the upcoming iMac Pro from the technology giant will come with a revamped design and upgraded specifications.

It is said that the 27-inch iMac Pro will feature a design similar to the 24-inch iMac which is powered by an M1 chipset. There have been reports claiming that the device may feature a Mini LED backlighting for the display and have a 120Hz refresh rate.

Internally, the device is expected to come powered by the recently announced M1 Pro and M1 Max chipsets from Apple, the same processors that are powering the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models launched last year.

While there has not been any official communication from Apple regarding this upcoming iMac Pro model, reports indicate that the product could get launched in early 2022, probably at the Spring event.

Apple iMac Pro with 27-inch miniLED display to reportedly launch in Spring 2022

Jeet — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 01:38:00 +0000

Earlier this year, Apple revamped its iMac lineup with the launch of a new 24-inch iMac which comes powered by Apple Silicon’s M1 chipset. Since then, the company is expected to launch an updated iMac Pro in the market.

There have been several rumors hinting at the launch of a 27-inch iMac Pro sometime next year and now the latest report coming from Display Supply Chain reveals that the device is expected to launch in Spring.

24-inch Apple iMac

The report reveals that the 27-inch iMac Pro from Apple will feature a MiniLED screen and have support for 120Hz variable refresh rate and Oxide backplanes. It will also mark the introduction of Pro Motion display technology to the iMac lineup.

While earlier reports have also talked about the new iMac Pro model getting launched around the same time, DSCC pretty much confirms it as its analysts usually get information from the screen manufacturers with a pretty accurate timeline.

It is expected that the device could have a starting configuration of 16GB RAM and 512GB of SSD storage, just like the recently launched MacBook Pro lineup. Further, users will likely get an option to choose between M1 Pro and M1 Max chipsets.

Earlier, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman had also hinted about the revamped high-end iMac with Apple Silicon launching in 2022 but then reported that the Cupertino-based tech giant may have postponed it to focus on the 24-inch M1-powered iMac.

The new report also hints about the launch timeline for some other rumored Apple products. It adds that the iPad and MacBook models featuring OLED panels are not expected to launch until 2023 but are likely to be announced in 2024.

Here’s the official list of Apple devices eligible for iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and macOS Monterey

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 08:30:41 +0000

Yesterday, Apple kickstarted its annual developer conference called WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) for the year 2021. At the opening keynote, the Cupertino-based tech giant unveiled the latest version of its operating systems, namely iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and macOS Monterey. Here, in this article, let’s take a look at the list of devices that are eligible for the new update.

iOS 15 Eligible/Supported Devices

The list of supported devices for iOS 15 remains identical to last year. This means the 6-year-old iPhone 6S series and the 5-year-old iPhone SE are also eligible for the update. That said, here’s the entire list of supported iPhones and iPods.

iPhones

iPod Touch

iPod Touch 7th Generation

iPadOS 15 Eligible/Supported Devices

Just like the iPhones, all the iPads that are currently running iPadOS 14 are eligible for iPadOS 15. That means even the 7-year-old iPad Air 2nd Generation will be getting the update. With that being said, take a look at the full list of iPadOS 15 supported iPads.

iPad Pro Series

iPad Air Series

iPad Air 10.9-inch 4th Generation (2020)
iPad Air 10.5-inch 3rd Generation (2019)
iPad Air 9.7-inch 2nd Generation (2014)

iPad Mini Series

iPad Mini 7.9-inch 5th Generation (2019)
iPad Mini 7.9-inch 4th Generation (2015)

Base iPad Series

watchOS 8 Eligible/Supported Devices

Just like iPhones and iPadOS, all the Apple Watches running the current-gen watchOS 7 are eligible for watchOS 8. Hence, the 4-year-old Apple Watch Series 3 will also be receiving the update. Here’s the complete list of Apple Watches that will be updated to watchOS 8.

Apple Watch Series 6
Apple Watch SE
Apple Watch Series 5
Apple Watch Series 4
Apple Watch Series 3

macOS Monterey Eligible/Supported Devices

Unlike iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches, not all Macs running the current-gen macOS Big Sur will be upgraded to macOS Monterey. According to the official announcement, late 2013 MacBook Pro, 2013 MacBook Air, 2014 iMac, and 2015 MacBook are not eligible for the update.

This means only the following Macs will be updated to macOS Monterey.

Mac Pro (Late 2013 and later)
iMac Pro (2017 and later)
iMac (Late 2015 and later)
MacBook Pro (Early 2015 and later)
MacBook Air (Early 2015 and later)
MacBook (Early 2016 and later)
Mac Mini (Late 2014 and later).

The developer beta builds for all the above-mentioned Apple operating systems are already live. The public beta builds will be released in July. Last but not least, although many older devices are eligible for the new update, they may not get all the announced features due to hardware limitations.

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Apple to discontinue the iMac Pro once current stock depletes

Jed John Ikoba — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 18:12:18 +0000

In line with ongoing moves by US tech giant Apple to revamp its PC line of iMacs, it has now been announced that the iMac Pro, which is barely four years old, having been launched in 2017, will be rested after its present stock of units is exhausted. This is a clear indication that the iMac Pro was not able to pull the punches required of it and has not had any significant upgrades since its debut, which obviously had affected its overall performance rating.

In addition, Apple had released the iMac in August 2020, which clearly satisfied the projected audience of the iMac Pro, and comes with greater power and speed. In a report monitored on business and tech news platform Bloomberg in January 2021, Apple was said to be at an advanced stage of retooling its lineup of desktop computers which were underpinned by the iMacs. The ongoing restructuring of the lineup may have thus taken the iMac Pro as the first casualty.

The iMac Pro costs about $5,000 for the base model can still be gotten across the various sales options available for Apple users, of course only while the present stock remains. Apple did not provide information on how long it will take before the stock of iMac Pros are exhausted across all its channels.

Apple also said on Saturday that Apple users who are interested in scaling their expectations and desire expandability and greater power for their desktop computers could opt for its present flagship product in the PC segment – the Apple Mac Pro. The Mac Pro comes packed with greater functionality and power, enabling it to eclipse both the iMac Pro and iMac in performance.

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