Since Apple acquired ARM in 2006, there have been persistent rumors about when a native ARM-based chip would finally become an option for Macs? According to a recent report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the long-awaited arrival has been narrowed down to a specific timeframe: October.
According to Gurman, Apple is expected to release M4 Macs this fall, potentially making an announcement by the end of the month, with at least some models available for shipping on November 1. The latest rumors suggest that Apple’s brand-new Mac lineup will debut with the release of the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac models.
While Gurman isn’t explicit about the scope of “a few” models, he has previously indicated that the M4 Professional edition of the Mac mini might not be released simultaneously with the entry-level M4 variant. If one extrapolates from his reviews, it’s possible that the November 1 deadline refers specifically to base M4 MacBooks, suggesting that the M4 Pro and Max models might potentially have a later release window. When Apple simultaneously released the bottom M3, M3 Professional, and M3 Max variants, it’s plausible that they may adopt a similar strategy with the upcoming M4 lineup: shipping the MacBook Pro models alongside keeping the M4 Professional Mac mini for a separate reason?
Gurman indicates that the M4-equipped MacBook Air is expected to arrive in the market during the initial six months of 2025, a relatively narrow timeframe for a product launch announcement. The M4-powered Mac Studio is likely to debut at WWDC in June 2025, with a central release date set for that year. Meanwhile, the Mac Pro will follow suit in the latter half of 2025. By the end of 2025, Apple is poised to initiate its M5 Mac rollout, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the company’s proprietary processor technology. To access more information about the Mac schedule, visit our website.