Apple iMac M4: news, rumors, and everything we know

Everything we know about the iMac M4, Apple's upcoming desktop refresh

04 Oct 2024, 06:00 · TechRadar

News By Allisa James published 4 October 2024

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It's nearly time for Apple's 2024 Mac event, and the iMac M4 could be among the tech giant's major product reveals at the highly-anticipated (though unconfirmed) showcase later this month.

Revealing a new iMac outfitted with the latest M-series silicon would be an incredible announcement for Apple, and the iMac is due for a 2024 refresh now that the Apple M4 chip is already out in the wild. It's hard to say if we'll see anything at the Apple event (or even if we'll get one in October), as the tech giant is well known for its unique style of launches.

So, there's always a possibility that we won't see an M4 iMac refresh until 2025, but the rumor mill will keep churning out reports and leaks, so it's best to sit tight and see whether Apple will cook up its own surprise in 2024 or if said rumors need to keep us fed until next year.

Apple iMac M4: Cut to the chase

What is it? Apple's rumored iMac refresh
How much does it cost? Unknown at this time as it hasn't been officially announced
When can I get it? Depending on when it's announced, it could be as early as late 2024, or sometime in 2025

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Apple iMac: Release date

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There's no official release date for a new iMac M4 refresh as of now. However, if one is announced during the rumored Apple event later in October, we could see a launch as early as late 2024.

And if the M4 iMac announcement is a no-show, there's still a strong possibility of a release sometime in 2025, since Apple is notorious for surprise announcements and stealth drops of major products.

There was a recent rumor from Bloomberg's Mark Guman that seemingly confirmed this 2024-2025 release for an iMac refresh, so it's definitely possible. Also adding to the anticipation is that the M3 chip debuted in the MacBook Pro and iMac during Apple’s 'Scary Fast' event at the end of October 2023, so history could easily repeat itself in 2024.

Apple iMac: Specs

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There have been no rumors concerning the possible iMac's specs, except for the fact that it would be outfitted with at least an M4 chip if it is released either in 2024 or 2025.

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