Apple is preparing a new surprise for its fans. While the iPhone 16 has only just arrived, the Apple firm is already preparing to launch anew generationof MacBook Pro. Nothing surprising, however, when we remember that the MacBook Pro M3 was also announced less than two months after the iPhone 15. Apple's usual schedule.
Especially since persistent rumors suggest the imminent arrival of a model equipped withM4 puck. This new MacBook Pro has been the subject of much speculation for several months. At the beginning of October,a video claiming to show the devicein detail had already created a buzz on YouTube. Today, new clues reinforce the hypothesis of a very close launch.
Production is in full swing
Apple's supply chains appear to be in turmoil. Three key suppliers reportedsignificant increaseof their activity in September. Compaq, the main assembler of Macs, notably increased its production by 13% compared to the month of August.
Jarllytec and Shin Zu Shing, two component makers, also saw their revenues rise. These numbers suggest that Apple is building up its inventory in preparation for an imminent launch. The Cupertino company seems to want to be ready to respond to strong demand from D-Day.
16 GB of RAM becoming the norm?
If the leaks prove true, the M4 MacBook Pro could just make a splash. The new M4 chip would feature a10-core CPUin its basic version, compared to 8 for the current M3 model.The RAM would now increase to 16 GB minimum!No more 8 GB and the repeated complaints from users about it, although remember, Apple claims that its 8 GB of unified memory on Mac is equivalent to 16 GB of RAM on a Windows PC.
On the connectivity side, we are talking abouttrois ports Thunderbolt 4, compared to two on the current entry-level. Apple could also introduce a “space black” color for the entire range. These improvements should delight aficionados of the brand. Some are afraid that it will be accompanied by a price increase, buta fact makes us think that this will not necessarily be the case.
