Rumors swirl around Apple’s imminent release of an upgraded iMac Pro, boasting a stunning 32-inch display.

Prior to March 2022, Apple provided customers with a choice between two distinct sizes for their iMac desktop computers. Due to its lower-powered processor, the compact model proved more suitable for residential users, whereas the larger 27-inch version, boasting enhanced performance, premium features, and a high-definition display, was designed to cater to more discerning clients requiring greater processing power.

When Apple debuted the 24-inch iMac in 2021 with its vibrant color palette and M1 chip, it marked the beginning of the end for the high-end model’s reign. Was Apple’s first?

Despite its conclusive ending, the narrative still holds many secrets. Rumors surrounding the iMac Pro’s possible revival have persisted since its retirement, with whispers of a new model in the works. This potential refresh may also see the return of the 27-inch iMac, but with a notable upgrade: a larger screen size, possibly reaching as large as 32 inches.

This article will delve into the circumstances suggesting that Apple may reintroduce an updated version of its professional-grade iMac. When will it be available to explore, and what features can I expect?

Given the Mac Studio’s impressive specs and competitive pricing, it’s reasonable to wonder whether a brand-new iMac Pro is still a necessity. We anticipate that there will always be space for a high-end desktop computer equipped with a large, integrated display. See: .

Will we potentially witness a speedy revival of the larger iMac following Apple’s update of the iMac on October 30, 2024? Now that Apple has unveiled the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max processors, speculation is rife about the possibility of a new iMac Pro equipped with an M4 Pro chip, although Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman predicts its arrival in 2024 or 2025.

A redesigned iMac Pro 27-inch is rumored to be in the works.

Rumors surrounding Apple’s potential revival of the iMac Pro have persisted for years, fueling speculation among tech enthusiasts and aficionados alike. In October 2021, in a now-offline tweet, renowned Apple insider Dylan made bold predictions about the forthcoming iMac Pro. While Dylan’s prediction proved to be off the mark in terms of timing, subsequent claims from other sources suggest that Apple is indeed working on a new iMac Pro.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo forecasted the release of new iMac Pro models in March 2022. Shipping a new iMac Pro in 2023? Notwithstanding that prediction arrived just before Apple unveiled the Mac Studio, which ultimately led to the discontinuation of the 27-inch iMac.

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Industry experts and pundits alike predict a larger iMac on the horizon for Apple. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman noted, following the Mac Studio’s release: “I still expect an iMac Pro to arrive.” “It won’t happen anytime soon.”

In his June 2023 weekend newsletter, Gurman revisited discussions surrounding a larger iMac. Apple reportedly begins exploratory development of an iMac boasting a screen size exceeding 30 inches.

By late September 2023, sources close to Apple’s Gurman reported that the larger iMac, previously “tabled” due to pricing concerns, had never been officially “canceled”. This larger mannequin is poised to mirror its 24-inch counterpart, arriving either in late 2024 or early 2025, according to the October 22, 2023 newsletter.

It’s possible that proof of development was even earlier than being placed on shelves: According to a July 2022 Macrumors report, citing information shared by a forum member’s anonymous source, Apple may have prototyped at least three larger iMac models with Apple silicon chips in 2021.

It appears that, if these reports prove accurate, Apple has been working on an alternative to the 27-inch iMac (including the iMac Pro) for some time, yet nothing concrete has emerged thus far. Clearly, various obstacles appear to be causing setbacks and hindering progress. In December 2022, Gurman reported a delay in the iMac Pro’s release, attributing it to the excessive costs of development and challenges associated with engineering custom chips. In his inaugural 2023 e-newsletter, Gurman clarified that the iMac Pro has been a recurring presence on Apple’s product roadmap, with him expressing skepticism about its potential release in 2023, stating he would be surprised if it materializes this year.

By April 2024, Gurman stated that the M4 rollout encompasses “iMacs”, suggesting a possible reference to the various configurations that rely on the base M-series chip Apple uses in its all-in-one desktops. He doesn’t present specifics. It seems that rumors are swirling about potential new iMacs, with some speculating that “iMacs” could refer to not one but two upcoming models: a 24-inch variant powered by the M4 chip and potentially a larger 32-inch model featuring the more powerful M4 Professional processor.

By August 2024, Gurman had predicted that Apple would unveil its M4-powered iMac ahead of the end of 2024. Apple is reportedly working on it, but “it’s unclear whether that will be an M4 product or something that won’t arrive until 2025 or later.”

Apple is expected to launch a larger, 32-inch mini-LED display iMac in the second half of 2025.

iMac Professional: Launch date

• It’s likely to happen in either 2024 or 2025, according to Mark Gurman at Bloomberg.

Gurman previously stated that Apple’s larger iMac would introduce a significant level of improvement, with a potential release window stretching from late 2024 to as late as 2025.

In his October 22 e-newsletter, Gurman reemphasized this point, stating: “The larger model remains on track to follow the 24-inch variant, with a projected release window of late 2024 or early 2025.”

By Kuo’s October 2023 tweet, we are being told to wait until at least 2025.

It appears that Apple may release a larger-screened iMac sooner than its latest model, potentially as early as late 2023 or early 2024.

If Apple releases a brand-new, larger-than-27-inch iMac in 2025, it would mark a three-year gap since the previous model’s discontinuation. That’s a protracted hiatus.

The iMac Professional 27/32-inch design combines sleek lines with a robust presence.

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman on July 31, 2021, there is speculation that Apple’s next-generation iMac Pro could retain its current design similarities with the M1-powered iMac.

The iMac Pro appears to draw design cues from its 24-inch counterpart, reflecting a clever approach. Apple offers a range of 24-inch iMac colours, but no information is available on the colour options for the forthcoming iMac Pro. Apple could differentiate its buyer and professional ranges by offering distinct colour palettes, mirroring the approach used for the iPhone Pro, which features a unique hue; alternatively, it could maintain consistency with the standard silver finish found on the 27-inch iMac or opt for the more sophisticated Area Grey seen on other products.

Could the iMac’s larger size accommodate a bezel-less design? With this design choice, Apple may opt for a notch similar to those found on the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. This could potentially enable Apple to enhance the display’s brightness since this design allows for that flexibility. We’d also like to see the iMac Pro shed some of its prominent “chin.” Based on teardowns of the iMac and the Studio Display, and considering the low power and heat requirements of Apple silicon, a chinless iMac Pro might be feasible.

iMac Professional 27/32-inch: Show measurement

Analysts including Ross Younger have hinted that the iMac Pro might feature a 27-inch display, similar to its predecessor, which garnered disappointment from many quarters. Although Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported in June 2023 that he had obtained information indicating Apple was developing an iMac with a display larger than 30 inches, the development of such a device has not yet been officially confirmed by the company. According to recent reports, Apple is said to be testing a 32-inch iMac prototype, with the larger display size expected to make its debut in the coming months. By October 2023, Apple’s then-CEO reaffirmed rumors that the forthcoming iMac Pro would boast a 32-inch display, thereby becoming the largest and most significant iMac in Apple’s history to date. Notably, the current record holder for the biggest screen is the 32-inch Professional Display XDR.

According to Kuo’s October tweet, the larger iMac is expected to feature a 32-inch display. While Kuo and Gurman remain mum on display specifics, it’s logical to assume the new device will boast ProMotion technology and XDR capabilities.

A larger screen size on the iMac Pro would significantly enhance its appeal to customers. Following the introduction of the 24-inch iMac featuring a stunning 4.5K display (4,480 x 2,520 pixels), the 27-inch iMac takes the leap to even greater visual grandeur with its impressive 5K display (5,120 x 2,880 pixels). While comparisons to the 24-inch iMac are inevitable for the iMac Pro, it’s essential to consider its performance and features against other high-end all-in-one desktops on the market? While the 27-inch display doesn’t stand out positively compared to larger fashionable screens, such as those exceeding 30 inches – like the 32-inch, 6K Apple Pro Display XDR – it still offers a notable viewing experience. Can we watch a stunning 32-inch display on our cutting-edge iMac Pro?

Gürtman previously forecast that the 27-inch iMac’s display size could increase proportionally to match the 24-inch iMac’s dimensions: “I firmly believe a larger, reimagined iMac is on its way to replace Intel-based 27-inch models.” According to him, Apple’s decision to increase the display size on the smaller model from 21.5 inches to 24 inches hints that the 27-inch variant may also see an upgrade to a larger screen.

A larger display on an iMac could potentially be achieved without necessarily increasing its physical size. The 27-inch iMac boasts a compact design, measuring 25.6 inches wide, 20.3 inches tall, and just 8 inches deep, with Apple’s innovative approach resulting in the new 24-inch iMac being even smaller than its predecessor, the 21.5-inch iMac (measuring 21.5 inches by 18.1 inches by 5.8 inches). 20.8-inches x 17.7-inches x 6.9-inches). To optimise screen real estate, Apple could potentially integrate a notch at the top of the display, hosting the FaceTime camera, which would naturally reduce the size of the bezel in that region.

The iMac Pro doesn’t necessarily need to be as massive as the Pro Display XDR to deliver a 6K display. Could a 30-inch display, characterized by slim borders, still support a Retina 6K resolution of 6,016 x 3,384 pixels, much like that found on the 6K iMac?

In October 2024, Ming-Chi Kuo revealed that the upcoming iMac could feature a 32-inch mini-LED display, potentially surpassing the technology used in its 24-inch predecessor.

If Apple decides to expand the Studio Display beyond its current iteration, examining its potential in the context of future iMacs can provide insight into what we might expect. To do this, let’s compare the Studio Display with Apple’s existing monitor offerings.

• Display features a 6K Retina display with a resolution of 6,016 by 3,384 pixels, supporting XDR brightness at 1,000 nits or SDR brightness at 500 nits, and showcasing an expansive color gamut in P3, all while utilizing True Tone technology.

• The stunning XDR display features a breathtaking 5K Retina resolution of 5,120 by 2,880 pixels, paired with an impressive 600 nits of brightness and P3 color gamut, further enhanced by True Tone technology.

The forthcoming larger iMac is likely to feature reduced bezels compared to the 27-inch iMac and iMac Pro, enabling the display to achieve higher pixel density without necessitating a larger screen size. A rumor emerged in October 2021, claiming that Apple would equip its upcoming iMac with a revolutionary Liquid Retina XDR display featuring “around 1,000 zones” and an astonishing “over 4,000 mini-LEDs”. While the actual number of mini-LEDs in the iPad and MacBook Pro may be fewer than the reported 10,000 and 8,000 respectively, the visual difference would likely be imperceptible due to measurement limitations and viewing distance constraints.

For a flat $300 premium, Apple would formerly supply its 27-inch iMacs with standard glass on the front, but customers could upgrade to a nano-textured glass that mimicked a matte finish and was highly effective in minimizing glare. Apple is expected to furnish this feature with its newly released iMac Pro. This innovative material significantly reduces the sheen and reflectivity.

iMac Professional: CPU and GPU

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported in January 2022 that the iMac Pro would likely feature related chips to the M1 Pro and M1 Max processors found inside the MacBook Pro, which was corroborated by the Mac Studio’s subsequent release featuring those same chipsets.

Given the existing M4, M4 Professional, and M4 Max products, we can glean insights into what to expect from a larger iMac. The new workstation may feature an M4 Professional processor configuration, boasting either a 12- or 14-core CPU and accompanying 16- or 20-core graphics processing unit capabilities?

The new iMac will exclusively offer the M4 Pro configuration, leaving out the M4 Max option for now. Apple’s strategy for differentiating the Mac Studio and Mac Pro from the iMac Pro is ambiguous, implying a straightforward approach: supplying only the M1 Pro processor in the Mac Pro model, akin to its handling of the Mac mini. The MediaTek Dimensity 8000 series processor in the M4 Max offers a choice between 14- or 16-core CPUs, paired with either 32- or 40-core GPUs for enhanced performance capabilities.

In April 2024, Gurman reported that the M4 chip rollout would encompass “iMacs”, which could imply that Apple is working on a 24-inch M4-equipped iMac, as well as a larger, 32-inch model featuring the M4 Professional processor. Although Apple initially released the M4-equipped 24-inch iMac.

iMac Professional: RAM

The M4 Professional boasts enhanced memory capabilities, offering up to 48GB of unified RAM – a significant increase from its predecessor’s 36GB capacity. In contrast, the M4 Max takes it a step further, providing an impressive maximum storage capacity of 128GB. The 27-inch iMac’s significant processing boost, courtesy of its 128GB RAM, likely played a crucial role in the iMac Pro’s ability to effectively power the M4 Max.

The M4 Professional features 24GB of unified memory as standard, while the M4 Max comes equipped with 36GB as standard, a boost from its previous 32GB. Various configurations accommodate storage options of 48GB, 64GB, and 128GB.

One drawback of Apple’s RAM is its non-upgradeable nature, leaving users with limited flexibility. The 27-inch iMac’s RAM slots were previously user-accessible. As Apple’s M-series System-on-Chip (SoC) features integrated unified memory architecture, also referred to as Apple Silicon RAM, this configuration is fixed within the chip and therefore cannot be upgraded by end-users.

iMac Professional: Storage

In October 2021, Dylan’s now-defunct Twitter account sparked excitement by suggesting that 512GB of storage would become the norm for Apple’s newly launched iMac Pro.

That’s a notable improvement over the 256GB storage capacity of its predecessor, the entry-level 27-inch iMac that was discontinued. Compliant with the 16-inch MacBook Pro’s storage options, it offers standard configurations of 512GB and 1TB, alongside an 8TB build-to-order possibility.

iMac Professional: Ports and Growth

The 24-inch iMac features four Thunderbolt 4/USB-C ports, as well as a traditional headphone jack; the base model ($1,299) includes only two Thunderbolt 4/USB-C ports. When Apple introduced the MacBook Pro with HDMI and an SDXC card slot, it was logical for the iMac to follow suit. While the slim enclosure might pose a hurdle, Apple effectively addressed this issue with the 24-inch model by relocating the headphone jack to the side. Will Apple consider equitably placing the SD card slot to prevent increasing the iMac’s thickness?

The latest Thunderbolt 5 technology has been integrated into the M4-powered MacBook Pro models, raising the possibility that it could also be featured in a future iMac Pro iteration. Thunderbolt 5 delivers a significant boost in performance, doubling its predecessor’s bandwidth to an astonishing 80 gigabits per second. .

While most users of the entry-level 24-inch iMac were forced to accept an Ethernet port embedded in the power adapter brick. The identical energy adapter is likely intended for use with the larger iMac as well.

iMac Professional 27/32-inch: Different options

The M4 iMac features an enhanced 12-megapixel FaceTime camera, now supported by advanced Heart Stage technology. The iMac’s design was updated with a 1080p digital camera in its early releases. The iMac Pro features the same high-performance 12-megapixel digital camera used in other Apple products.

Would it be possible to enhance facial recognition on digital cameras by integrating them with Face ID? This possibility has already been explored, as evident from TrueDepth references found in macOS Big Sur, suggesting that Apple did consider this feature. Although no new Mac has yet shipped with support for Face ID, Without Face ID, the brand-new iMac might feature Contact ID integrated into its keyboard, which is a technology introduced in the 24-inch iMac alongside the Contact ID keyboards. Learn:

iMac Professional 27/32-inch: Value

The value is likely to drop in line with the pricing of the 27-inch iMac, initially set at $1,799, as Apple maintained similar pricing for the 21.5-inch iMac when introducing the 24-inch model. The potential value may even exceed $2,000, potentially commencing with premium pricing similar to Apple’s increase in value for their high-end MacBook Pro models.

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