Apple is expected to launch new Macs powered by the M4 chip on November 1, and we expect a variety of options to be announced, including a redesigned Mac mini. Mark Gurman said that retail inventory of iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini models is dwindling, hinting at the potential launch of upgraded models in the near future.
Apple’s retail stock of the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac is decreasing, hinting at an M4 refresh
If you didn’t already know, analysts previously claimed that Apple would launch new MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini models on November 1, and it appears that stock for the current models is running low. This clearly shows that the company has stopped restocking the older model as it prepares to launch the new variant with the M4 chip.
Mark Gurman also claims that Apple plans to upgrade the iPad mini lineup next month, and we expect the device’s design to be the same as the current model. Regardless of the design, the iPad mini 7 will still be a worthy upgrade for everyone, as it will feature Apple Intelligence. Apple could potentially power its upcoming iPad mini with an A17 Pro or A18 chip to support new AI features. It can also get 8GB of RAM, which is an important requirement for Apple Intelligence.
Retail supplies for iMac, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iPad mini, and iPad mini accessories continue to decrease. Didn’t see the same for the iPad entry, for those wondering.
— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) October 14, 2024
We expect the new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models to feature the same design as the current models, and the highlight of these upgrades will be a new variant of the M4 chip. We’ve seen the unboxing video of the M4 MacBook Pro, which comes from Russia and is part of the biggest leak Apple has ever faced, even bigger than the iPhone 4 in 2010. The 24-inch iMac will also be upgraded with a new one. M4 chip, but no major design variations are part of the mix.
Finally, the redesigned Mac mini will now be more compact on all four sides, meaning it will be more portable despite the new version of the M4 chip. It was previously reported that the redesigned Mac mini will come with M4 and M4 Pro versions of the chip, which will bring improved computing and graphics performance.
The analyst also stated that he hasn’t seen investors getting down to buying budget iPads, which could hint that the company might consider launching the device later. Take this news with a grain of salt, as the final decision is in Apple’s hands, and we could see all the devices mentioned above launch sooner rather than later.
