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We feel that the introduction of the new M1 Pro and M1 Max powered 14 & 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops with no touch bar and more ports, leaves a new entry-level MacBook Pro out on a limb, with some suggesting that the 1st-gen models could be discontinued.
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Apple is also planning an update to the low-end 13-inch MacBook Pro with that same chip.” It will also see the number of graphics cores increase from seven or eight to nine or 10. That chip, codenamed Staten, will include the same number of computing cores as the M1 but run faster. “For a redesigned, higher-end MacBook Air planned for as early as the end of the year, Apple is planning a direct successor to the M1 processor. New Entry-Level MacBook ProĪs far back as May 2021 a Bloomberg report noted that Apple was already planning to update the entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro with the same improved chip, destined for the MacBook Air. It is also being suggested that the ‘notch that came on the MacBook Pro14 and 16-inch models would also find its way into the new MacBook Air.Īs far as connectivity it is being suggested that the new M2 MacBook Air will have 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports alongside a headphone socket and a MagSafe 3 charging connection. Then in late September, Ming-Chi noted that Apple plans to start mass production for the updated MacBook Air in mid-2022, which could push the release to later in 2022. The leak suggested that new M2 chips will contain two dies instead of one, and use an upgraded 5nm process.įinally, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said as far back as July and August 2021 to expect a 2022 launch of a new MacBook Air. Then in November 2021, a leaked Apple Silicon roadmap suggested that new chips were on the way, codenamed Ibiza, Lobos, and Palma. What is less clear is whether the M2 is the ‘double M1 Max chip’ that is referred to in the upcoming iMac Pro, or perhaps more likely, a double M1.
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New MacBook Air With M2 Chipīack in July Apple Leaker claimed on Twitter that the "M2 chip" is "on track to release in the first half of 2022." and that the new laptop will be an "upcoming colourful MacBook (Air)."ĭylandkt also pointed out that the rumour is about the "M2" specifically, in that it is different from the "M1X" that is "reserved for the Pro Mac devices." Then in November 2021, it looks like the new Apple iMac Pro could be a monster housing not one but two M1 Max chips! In a 15-minute video Youtuber Max Tech has drawn together information from several sources that suggest the new Apple iMac Pro could house an M1 Max Duo. It likely will be an M1X, the beefier version of the current M1, or an M2X.” I don't think, however, that Apple will launch the larger model with the same M1 chip that's in the smaller model. Apple increasing the screen size of the smaller model from 21.5 inches to 24 inches seems to indicate that the 27-inch model could see a size increase as well. “I absolutely still believe that a larger, redesigned iMac to replace the Intel 27-inch models is en route. In July 2021, Mark said this in his Power On newsletter… Well, it seems that Apple has pressed the play button again on developing a new larger screen Apple Silicon iMac. “Apple has also been working on a larger iMac with in-house processors, but development of that version was paused months ago in part to let Apple focus on releasing the redesigned 24-inch model this month.” Back in July 2021 after the release of the M1 powered 24-inch iMac, Mark reported that… Mark predicts that during 2022 Apple will release a “high-end Apple Silicon iMac to sit above the 24-inch iMac”. Let’s look at each of these in a little more detail… High-End Apple Silicon iMac In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Mark outlines his expectations that Apple will launch five new Macs in 2022…Ī high-end Apple Silicon iMac to sit above the 24-inch iMac in the lineupĪ significant MacBook Air revamp featuring an "M2" chip and a new designĪ new version of the entry-level MacBook Pro
That said, all leaks coming from Apple should be taken with a pinch of salt although Mark’s pinch can be considered smaller than most. We cannot be sure because like any good journalist Mark doesn’t reveal his sources, but Mark has proved to be remarkably accurate with an 87% rating on AppleTrack. We do as much research as possible and we only bring you what we believe to be information from reliable sources. We do this to help those in the community who are looking at changing their studio computer and want to be able to look over the horizon so as to be as well informed as possible on upcoming developments.
If you are looking to replace your studio computer, we recommend you read this article. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has claimed to be able to reveal Apple’s release plans for 2022, which include the final push to move from Intel to Apple Silicon by releasing 5 new Macs in the next year.