Gurman previously indicated that Apple plans to release new Mac mini models with M4 and M4 Pro chips "toward the end of 2024 or early 2025." He now confirms that with the new Mac mini arriving as soon as the end of this year, there isn't enough space before then to "introduce the M3 model," so these Mac models will skip the M3 generation.
According to pulsestacks, the currently available Mac Mini was launched in January 2023, featuring M2 and M2 Pro chips, starting at 4499 yuan. The M2 model supports connecting up to 2 displays simultaneously, while the M2 Pro model supports connecting up to 3 displays simultaneously.
- Apple is set to release a low-end 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 chip by the end of 2024.
- Apple will also introduce a 24-inch iMac with the M4 chip by the end of 2024.
- Towards the end of 2024 or the beginning of 2025, Apple plans to launch new high-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models equipped with M4 Pro/Max chips.
- By the end of 2024 or the beginning of 2025, Apple will release a Mac mini featuring both M4 and M4 Pro configurations.
- In spring 2025, Apple anticipates unveiling new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models.
- In mid-2025, Apple is expected to release the Mac Studio featuring a high-end M4 chip.
- Towards the latter half of 2025, Apple will introduce the Mac Pro with the M4 Ultra chip.
