Mark Gurman from Bloomberg reports that Apple is preparing for M4 chip production, which will have three variants:
- Donan: This entry-level processor will power MacBook Air models and base-level Mac Mini.
- Brava: Engineered for more powerful MacBook Pros and an iMac Mini model.
- Hidra: The flagship variant will drive top-end Mac Pro models.
Now, let’s see when we can expect Apple M4 computers
Apple Macs, MacBooks, and iMacs release timeline (expected)
Fall 2024 – early 2025: Apple will roll out new products in phases, starting possibly from fall 2024 to early 2025. Expect new iMacs, a base 14-inch MacBook Pro, higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros, and possibly a refreshed Mac Mini.
Spring 2025 – mid-2025: Look for 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models with M4 processors in spring 2025. Around mid-2025, we might see an M4-powered Mac Studio.
Late 2025: Towards the end of 2025, anticipate the premium Mac Pro with the M4 Hidra chip, likely featuring 512GB of unified memory.