Today in Apple history: Rare Apple-1 sells for crazy money
On November 23, 2010, an early Apple-1 computer, complete with its original packaging and a letter signed by Steve Jobs, sold for big bucks. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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The M5 MacBook Pro 14-inch 16GB RAM 1TB is $151 Off
Amazon has the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage at $151 off. The MacBook Pro is powered by the next generation chip Apple has created. The M5 chip makes your device run smoothly and fast allowing you to blitz through work like editing and creative tasks, and enjoy a seamless gaming […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Apple Card Users Can Enjoy 5% Daily Cash Back from Ace Hardware
Users of the Apple Card are able to enjoy an extra Daily Cash back of 5% when they go shopping at Ace Hardware during this season. Ace Hardware and Apple have partnered to offer 5% daily cash back in Apple Pay transactions up to $500, giving you $25 back. Ace Hardware is a partner of […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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New Options for AppleCare+ Coming To India
Apple is branching out their coverage for AppleCare+ in India where new options are added for annual and monthly plans, and for the first time, they are adding Theft and Loss coverage for iPhones. The annual and monthly plans for AppleCare+ in India offer more flexibility and choices, where users can keep their chosen coverage […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Firmware Update For Apple Accessories Rolled Out
Multiple accessories like the Magic Trackpad USB-C, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Magic Keyboard with both Numeric Keypad and Touch ID, Magic Trackpad 2, and Apple’s Power Adapter 140W with USB-C charging have received a firmware update. No word was released on what comes with the new firmware version but it could be security enhancements […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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The Apple AirTag is $11 Off
Amazon has the AirTag marked $11 off. You can keep track and find devices that are connected to the AirTag like your iPad or iPhone with the use of the Find My App. The Find My network is anonymous and encrypted to protect your privacy, and you can rest assured that the AirTag does not […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Another Designer Parts Ways With Apple
Mark Gurman from Bloomberg reports that Abidur Chowdhury, a designer who presented the iPhone Air in September during the Apple event, has parted ways with Apple to join a startup company for AI. The move made headlines inside Apple because he was the design team’s rising star. Chowdhury contributed to work on the iPhone Air […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Tim Cook May Not Be Retiring Fully
Apple is reportedly preparing to transition from the Tim Cook era as Apple CEO as soon as he steps down as early as next year, but there is a possibility that he becomes the next chairman for the board of directors at Apple and not completely retiring. Arthur D. Levinson is Apple’s current chairman who […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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New Apple Store Opening In Livat Centre Shopping Mall, Beijing
A new Apple Store will be opening in Beijing China in the shopping mall, Livat Centre, at 10 am local time on December 6. Livat Centre or Huiji ranks among the most famous shopping malls in the city, which opened in 2014. The mall features an IKEA anchored Scandinavian design since it is owned by […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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The Apple Watch Series 11 42mm GPS Is $42 Off
Amazon has the Apple Watch Series 11 Marked $42 off. The smartwatch features a lightweight and thin design, letting the user wear the watch all day for various activities, such working out, without experiencing discomfort. It gives you insight on your workout routine and training load to help you achieve your fitness goals. The Apple […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Apple Developing Interactive iPhone Cases Acting As A Second Touch Interface
Apple is working on creating official cases for the iPhone with the role of a secondary touch interface for future Apple devices. Instant Digital, a well known Weibo leaker, reports that Apple is planning to make protective cases for Pro models integrating a touch-based sensor layer directly to the protective case. There was a patent […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Apple Disregarding the Mac Pro, Put On Back Burner
Mark Gurman from Bloomberg reports that as of now, the high-end Mac Pro from Apple is on the back burner. The company has apparently disregarded the Mac Pro, hinting that the future and present of pro desktop computing at Apple will be the Mac Studio. Apple is developing an M5 Ultra high-end chip. Gurman reports […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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E2EE ‘Chat’ Launched By X
Chat has been rolled out by X, it is an E2EE, or end-to-end encrypted, replacing the platform’s current direct messaging service. Chat is being distributed for iOS users on X with support for voice and video calls, file sharing, editing and deleting messages sent in the past, and disappearing messages. Old messages you have on […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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iOS 27 focuses on the one feature every iPhone user wants most
With iOS 27, Apple is making the absolute best move it can to improve the iPhone. The same goes for Macs running macOS 27. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Gurman: ‘Few signs internally’ point to Tim Cook stepping down as CEO early next year
Recently, the Financial Times reported that efforts to set up a succession plan for Apple CEO Tim Cook have ‘recently intensified’, and that the transition could happen as ‘early as next year,’ potentially even happening sometime in the spring. Today, in his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman claimed this story to likely be “simply false,” and that the moment is “not at hand.” more…

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Apple CEO Tim Cook isn't retiring in 2026
An earlier report suggested that Tim Cook could announce his retirement in 2026 before WWDC, and while succession plans are underway, the report is being called false.Apple CEO Tim Cook isn't retiring just yetWhen the Financial Times made the claim that Apple CEO Tim Cook would announce the succession plan to be replaced by John Ternus in early 2026, the AppleInsider team was skeptical at best. It was clear Cook and many others in the executive team could retire in the next five years, but Cook's departure seems the furthest out.According to the Power On newsletter, the report suggesting a transition would be announced is outright incorrect. Not only is it not accurate, but it doesn't seem to be seeded directly from Apple either. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iOS 27 rumored to be focused on stability, like macOS X Snow Leopard was
The iOS 27 update in fall 2026 is rumored to have a focus on AI and importantly improving performance and stability, instead of adding hundreds of new features.iOS 26 brought Liquid Glass. iOS 27 may run smootherThe annual WWDC reveal of Apple's fall operating systems is a big moment for the company, as it reveals what to expect from iOS and its other operating systems later in the year. For 2026, Apple may not offer many features to consumers than usual.According to Mark Gurman in Bloomberg's "Power On" newsletter on Sunday, Apple will be making iOS 27, macOS 27, and other operating systems of that generation better. However, there won't be a big song and dance over features. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple to focus on ‘quality and underlying performance’ with iOS 27 next year: report
This past year, Apple overhauled its design language across all of its major software platforms with the introduction of Liquid Glass. That dramatic redesign, coupled with a number of jam-packed released over the past couple years, has resulted in many Apple users complaining about the overall quality of Apple software. According to today’s Power On newsletter, Apple might finally be stepping back from new features, and instead focusing on underlying performance improvements. Let’s discuss. more…

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Can your Mac run macOS 26 Tahoe? Here’s every compatible model
Macworld Wondering which versions of macOS your Mac can run? We’ve put together a macOS compatibility checker that will show you what Macs the different versions of macOS and Mac OS X support, so you can tell what version you should be running on your Mac. Latest macOS version: Tahoe (macOS 26), released November 15, 2025 Supports: All M-series Macs and most Intel Macs from 2019 onward Security-supported versions: MacOS Sequoia (15), Sonoma (14), and Ventura (13) still get critical security updates. Which version of macOS can my Mac run? Apple releases a new version of the Mac operating system every year—but the newest version of the Mac operating system does not support every Mac. Each year more and more Macs fall off the compatibility list and are unable to be updated to take advantage of the latest features. The latest version, macOS 26 Tahoe, arrived on September 15, 2025, it can run on all M-series Macs and the last generation of Intel-powered Macs from 2019, but the older Macs don’t get all the new features. Read on to find out exactly which Macs are supported by each version of the Mac operating system. For advice about installing macOS read: How to install macOS on your Mac and read our guide to every version of macOS released to find out about the latest version. macOS 26 Tahoe compatibility Apple There were fears that macOS Tahoe would not support any Intel-powered Macs – luckily this isn’t the case, but Apple has confirmed this will be the last version of macOS to support Macs that don’t run on Apple’s own silicon. Apple lists the following Macs as compatible with macOS 26 Tahoe and the Apple Intelligence-powered features: M-series Macs that run Tahoe MacBook Pro (M1 and later) MacBook Air (M1 and later) iMac (M1 and later) Mac mini (M1 and later) Mac Studio (M1 and later) Mac Pro (M1 and later) Intel Macs that run Tahoe These are the Intel Macs that run macOS Tahoe (but don’t support Apple Intelligence): MacBook Pro (Intel, 13‑inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) MacBook Pro (Intel, 16‑inch, 2019) Mac Pro (Intel, 2019) iMac (Intel, mid 2020) Macs that don’t run Tahoe The following Macs that were supported by 2024’s macOS Sequoia, and any that are older than these, are not able to run Tahoe: iMac (Intel, 2019) iMac Pro (Intel, 2017) Mac mini (Intel, 2018) MacBook Pro (Intel, 2018) macOS 15 Sequoia compatibility Which Macs run Sequoia? All the M-series Macs!Apple Sequoia (macOS 15) became available on Tuesday, September 16, 2024. The software was regularly updated prior to the introduction of Tahoe, but now that Tahoe is here Sequoia will only get security updates when required. e.g. Sequoia 15.7 on September 15, 2025. M-series Macs that run Sequoia All M-series Macs can support Sequoia (and Apple Intelligence features), including: MacBook Air (M1 and later) MacBook Pro (M1 and later) iMac (M1 and later) Mac Pro (M1 and later) Mac Studio (M1 and later) Mac mini (M1 and later) Intel Macs that run Sequoia The following Intel Macs can run Sequoia. None of these models can support the Apple Intelligence features though. iMac (Intel, 2019 and August 2020) Mac Pro (Intel, 2019) iMac Pro (Intel, 2017) MacBook Air (Intel, March 2020) Mac mini (Intel, 2018) MacBook Pro (Intel, 2018, 2019 and May 2020) Macs that don’t run Sequoia The following Macs that were supported by 2023’s macOS Sonoma, and any that are older than these, are not able to run Sequoia: MacBook Air (Intel, 2019) MacBook Air (Intel, 2018) For more information read: Can my Mac run Sequoia? macOS 14 Sonoma compatibility macOS Sonoma arrived in 2023IDG macOS 14 Sonoma became available on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Apple is still issuing security updates for Sonoma, the most recent was 14.8 on September 15, 2025. Macs that run Sonoma iMac from 2019 Mac Pro from 2019 iMac Pro from 2017 Mac Studio from 2022 MacBook Air from 2018 Mac mini from 2018 MacBook Pro from 2018 For more information read: Can my Mac run Sonoma? Can I install an older OS on my Mac? Officially, the operating system that was available on your Mac at the time that you bought it is the oldest version of macOS that can run on that Mac. It’s likely that an older OS won’t include the necessary drivers for the hardware on newer Macs. For this reason, it is unlikely that you will be able to install an older version of macOS on a new Mac—but you can take a look at how to install old versions of macOS or OS X for other Macs. Owners of Macs with M-series chips (sometimes referred to as Apple Silicon) won’t be able to run older versions of macOS that weren’t designed for Apple Silicon Macs which use a different architecture, known as ARM, instead of X-86. But it may not just be a case of wanting to know if your Mac can run the newest operating system. You might also want to know if it is possible to downgrade your Mac to an older version of macOS and need to know the oldest version of macOS you can use. You’ll also find that information below. You can also see a complete list of all the different versions of macOS and Mac OS X. Not sure which Mac you own? Check our article about how to identify your Mac. Note: In each case, the year referenced below is the year that Mac was first introduced–you could for example have bought a 2016 MacBook in early 2017, but it’s still the 2016 MacBook. macOS 13 Ventura compatibility Apple Apple released macOS 13 Ventura to the public on October 24, 2022. Apple is still issuing security updates for Ventura, the most recent was 13.7.8 in August 2025, this may be the last Ventura update now Tahoe is here, as Apple tends to only support the past two versions with security updates. Macs that run Ventura MacBook models from 2017 or later MacBook Air models from 2018 or later MacBook Pro models from 2017 or later Mac mini models from 2018 or later iMac models from 2017 or later iMac Pro (all models) Mac Pro models from 2019 or later Mac Studio (all models) For more information read: Can my Mac run Ventura? macOS 12 Monterey compatibility Apple macOS 12 Monterey was made available to download on October 15, 2021 (latest version 12.7.6 in July 2024). Apple is no longer issuing security updates for Monterey. Macs that run macOS Monterey MacBook models from early 2016 or later MacBook Air models from early 2015 or later MacBook Pro models from early 2015 or later Mac mini models from 2014 or later iMac from 2015 or later iMac Pro (2017 and later) Mac Pro models from late 2013 and later Mac Studio macOS 11 Big Sur compatibility Apple macOS 11 Big Sur was the version of macOS that arrived on November 12, 2020 (latest version 11.7.10 in September 2023). Apple is no longer issuing security updates for Big Sur. Macs that can run macOS Big Sur MacBook models from early 2015 or later MacBook Air models from 2013 or later MacBook Pro models from 2013 or later Mac mini models from 2014 or later iMac from 2014 or later iMac Pro (all models) Mac Pro models from 2013 and 2019 macOS 10.15 Catalina compatibility Catalina arrived in October 2019 (latest version 10.15.7 in July 2022). Apple is no longer issuing security updates for Catalina: Macs that can run Catalina MacBook (2015 to 2017) MacBook Air (Mid-2012 to 2019) MacBook Pro (Mid-2012 to 2019) Mac mini (Late 2012 to late-2018) iMac (Late 2012 to 2019) iMac Pro (all models) Mac Pro models from 2013 Note that the M-series Macs will not be able to run Catalina or earlier. An M-series (Apple Silicon) Mac cannot be downgraded beyond Big Sur. macOS 10.14 Mojave compatibility Mojave arrived in September 2018 (latest version 10.14.6 in July 2021) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Early 2015 to 2017) MacBook Air (Mid 2012 to 2017, because it’s the same as 2015 model) MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 to 2018) Mac mini (Late 2012 to late-2018) iMac (Late 2012 to mid-2017) iMac Pro (all models) Mac Pro (Late 2013, plus mid-2010 and mid-2012 models with recommended Metal-capable GPU) macOS 10.13 High Sierra compatibility High Sierra arrived in September 2017 (latest version 10.13.6) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Late 2009 to 2017) MacBook Air (Late 2010 to 2017, which is same as 2015 model) MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 to 2017) Mac mini (Mid 2010 to 2014) iMac (Late 2009 to mid-2017) Mac Pro (Mid 2010 and 2013) macOS 10.12 Sierra compatibility Sierra, the first update to drop the “X” from the name, arrived in September 2016 (latest version 10.12.6) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Late 2009 to 2017) MacBook Air (Late 2010 to 2017, which is same as 2015 model) MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 to 2015) Mac mini (Mid 2010 to 2014) iMac (Late 2009 to 2015) Mac Pro (Mid 2010 and 2013) Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan compatibility El Capitan arrived in September 2015 (latest version 10.11.6) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Early 2015 to 2017) MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010) MacBook Air (Late 2008 to early 2015) MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 to early 2015) Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2014) iMac (Mid 2007 to mid-2015) Mac Pro (2008, 2010, 2013) OS X 10.10 Yosemite compatibility Yosemite arrived in October 2014 (latest version 10.10.5) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010) MacBook Air (Late 2008 to mid 2013) MacBook Pro (13″ Mid-2009 to mid 2014) MacBook Pro (15″ Mid/Late 2007 to mid 2014) MacBook Pro (17″ Late 2007 to 2011) Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2012) iMac (Mid-2007 to mid-2014) Mac Pro (2008 and 2010) Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks compatibility Mavericks arrived in October 2013 (latest version 10.9.5) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010) MacBook Air (Late 2008 to mid 2013) MacBook Pro (Mid 2007 to early 2013) Xserve (Early 2009) Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2012) iMac (Mid 2007 to early 2013) Mac Pro (Early 2008 and 2010) Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion compatibility Mountain Lion, the last of the “big cat” versions of the Mac operating system launched in July 2012 (latest version 10.8.5) and can run on the following Macs: MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010) MacBook Air (Late 2008 to mid 2012) MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 to mid-2012) Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2011) iMac (Mid-2007 to 2011) Mac Pro (Early 2008 and 2010) Wondering how long Apple will support your Mac for? Read: How long do Macs last?

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32-inch iMac Pro: What you need to know about the rumors
Macworld New MacBook with A19 Pro: In summary Rumors have circulated in recent years that Apple has a large iMac in the works, but the company has never settled on whether to actually ship it. Reports stated that the large iMac could ship in 2025. The large iMac has been rumored to sport a display that’s an upgrade from the LED monitor in the standard iMac. Prior to March 2022, Apple sold two sizes of its iMac desktop computer. The smaller-screened model was more suited to home users due to its less powerful processor, while the larger 27-inch model, with more speed, higher-end features, and high-res display, was meant to be powerful enough for more demanding users. When Apple introduced the 24-inch iMac in 2021 with a colorful redesign and M1 chip, it was the beginning of the end for the high-end version. First Apple discontinued the iMac Pro, and a year later introduced the Mac Studio with the 27-inch Studio Display in March 2022, and discontinued the 27-inch iMac at the same time. But the story doesn’t end there. Ever since it was retired, there have been rumors that Apple has plans to introduce a new version of the iMac Pro that would also mark the return of the 27-inch iMac–although it could have an even bigger screen, perhaps 32-inches! In this article, we’ll evaluate the reports that suggest that Apple could revive the old brand with a brand-new iMac Pro. Read on to find out when it could launch and what features it might offer. Is there even a need for a new iMac Pro now the Mac Studio has arrived? We think there will always be room for a pro desktop with a large screen built in. See: How the iMac Pro could come out of retirement to dominate the desktop. iMac Pro: Will it happen? The rumors that Apple would revive the iMac Pro have been circulating for years. Back in October 2021, in a tweet that is no longer online, retired Apple leaker Dylan made predictions about an iMac Pro. Clearly, Dylan was incorrect about the timing of his prediction, but even if we discount him, others have also claimed that Apple is working on a new iMac Pro. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo made predictions about a new iMac Pro back in March 2022. Suggesting that Apple would ship an iMac Pro in 2023. However, that prediction came just before Apple introduced the Mac Studio and removed the 27-inch iMac from the lineup. [Updated]2023: Mac Pro, iMac Pro and Mac mini https://t.co/NiloxXy0jv— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) March 11, 2022 Kuo had been quiet about the new iMac, until October 18, 2023, when he tweeted that a 32-inch iMac could arrive in 2025. New iMac prediction update:1. 24-inch iMac refresh in 2024.2. Higher-end 32-inch mini LED display iMac in 2025. https://t.co/l7jzEecwZi— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) October 17, 2023 It’s not only Kuo who sees a larger iMac in Apple’s future. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman wrote in April 2022 (after the launch of the Mac Studio): “For those asking, I still think an iMac Pro is coming. It just won’t be anytime soon.” In June 2023, Gurman mentioned the larger iMac again. He claimed that Apple “is also conducting early work on an iMac with a screen over 30 inches.” And towards the end of October 2023, Gurman wrote that the larger iMac, although “tabled” a while back “due to cost concerns”, was never “canceled”. Predicting: “This larger model is still poised to follow the 24-inch one, coming in either late 2024 or 2025.” There is evidence that development was even at the prototype stage before being put on hold: In July 2022, a report on MacRumors, based on information shared by a source to a forum member (so we can’t vouch for its accuracy) suggested that “Apple prototyped at least three larger iMac models with Apple silicon chips” back in 2021. If these reports are true, Apple has been working on a replacement for the 27-inch iMac (and iMac Pro) for some time, and yet nothing has materialized. It seems that there are difficulties that are leading to delays. In December 2022, Gurman indicated that the iMac Pro had been delayed, citing (as with the new Mac Pro) high development costs and difficulties engineering chips as the cause of the delay. In his first newsletter of 2023, Gurman also wrote that the iMac Pro “has been on and off Apple’s road map”, and that “I would be surprised at this point if it arrives in 2023”. iMac Pro: Release date 2025, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and analyst Mink Chi Kuo Kuo’s tweet that Apple will ship a “Higher-end 32-inch mini LED display iMac in 2025,” indicates that this could be the year the new, larger iMac finally arrives. When Gurman referred to the big iMac in July 2023, he claimed that the 32-inch iMac has entered the early testing phase of development and suggested that while it could launch in late 2024, we could be waiting until 2025. In an October 2023 newsletter, Gurman reiterated this, writing: “This larger model is still poised to follow the 24-inch one, coming in either late 2024 or 2025.” If the new 27-inch iMac (or larger) arrives in 2025, that will be three years after the equivalent model was discontinued. That’s a long hiatus. However, the end of 2025 is fast approaching, and Apple doesn’t usually release new Macs in December. No reports have been made as to the status of this iMac. iMac Pro: Design and colors A four-year-old report said the iac Pro could have a similar design to the current iMac. No color options have been reported. In a July 31, 2021 newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggested that the new iMac Pro will have “a similar design to the current M1 iMac.” It makes sense that the iMac Pro will borrow some of its design inspiration from the 24-inch iMac. Apple offers the 24-inch iMac in several color choices, but there haven’t been reports on what color choices Apple will use for the iMac Pro. To create a differentiation between the consumer and pro levels, Apple may decide on different color choices, as with the iPhone Pro, or stick with the traditional shades. The next large iMac Pro will probably look nothing like the current 27-inch model (right) and more like the 24-inch iMac (left).Apple Another difference we could see on the larger iMac is dark bezels rather than a white border around the screen. There may also be a notch, as there is with the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro. This could allow Apple to extend the height of the screen as it has with these models. We’d also like to see the iMac Pro lose some of its “chin.” Based on teardowns of the iMac and the Studio Display, and the low power and heat requirements of Apple silicon, a chinless iMac Pro could be possible. iMac Pro: Display size 27- or 32-inches have been reported Upgrade over the current LED display in the iMac Display analyst Ross Young and others had stated that the iMac Pro will have a 27-inch display, the same as the predecessor, which is a little disappointing. However, in June 2023, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman indicated that he had information suggesting that Apple is developing an iMac with a screen larger than 30 inches. He then elaborated further a few weeks later, suggesting that a 32-inch iMac is reportedly in testing. In October 2023, he reiterated that the new iMac Pro “will have a 32-inch display, making it the biggest iMac in Apple’s history.” Currently, the 32-inch Pro Display XDR is Apple’s largest display. Kuo agrees that this new, larger iMac could have a 32-inch display, as per his October tweet. Neither Kuo nor Gurman expands on the screen specs, but it will presumably have ProMotion and XDR (Extreme Dynamic Range). A larger display would certainly make the iMac Pro more attractive to potential buyers. Next to the 24-inch iMac, with its 4.5K display (4480 by 2520 pixels), the 27-inch iMac only looks slightly more impressive with its 5K display (5120 by 2880 pixels). But it’s not only the 24-inch iMac that the iMac Pro will be compared to. The 27-inch screen also doesn’t compare particularly favorably with many modern displays that are larger than 30 inches (including the 32-inch, 6K Apple Pro Display XDR). Apple’s Pro Display XDR is a 32-inch 6K display.IDG Gurman has previously predicted that the 27-inch iMac could see its display size increase by a similar amount to the 24-inch iMac: “I absolutely still believe that a larger, redesigned iMac to replace the Intel 27-inch models is en route. 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,” he wrote in July 2021. A larger display could be possible without increasing the size of the iMac significantly. The 27-inch iMac measured 25.6 inches wide, 20.3 inches tall, and 8 inches deep, and Apple’s new design helps make the 24-inch iMac smaller than even the 21.5-inch iMac it replaced (21.5 by 18.1 by 5.8 inches versus 20.8 by 17.7 by 6.9 inches). Apple could also incorporate a notch into the top of the screen to accommodate the FaceTime camera, thereby reducing the size of the bezel at the top of the screen. The new iMac Pro wouldn’t actually need to be as big as the Pro Display XDR to offer a 6K display. A 30-inch display with smaller bezels could still accommodate the 6016 by 3384 pixels for Retina 6K resolution and a 6K iMac. In an October 2024 post on X, Kuo stated that the new iMac will have a 32-inch mini LED display, which would be an upgrade over the LED display used in the 24-inch iMac. To get an idea of what we could expect with the display in the larger iMac if Apple takes it beyond the Studio Display, we can look at how it compares to Apple’s Pro Display XDR. Pro Display XDR: 6K Retina display (6016-by-3384 resolution), 1000 nits (XDR) or 500 nits (SDR) brightness, wide color (P3), True Tone Studio Display: 5K Retina display (5120-by-,880 resolution), 600 nits, wide color (P3), True Tone The upcoming larger iMac is likely to have smaller bezels than the 27-inch iMac and iMac Pro, which could help the display reach a higher pixel density without having to make the display much bigger. A rumor by Ross Young in October 2021 and a follow-up report in December 2021 claimed that Apple would bring a Liquid Retina XDR display with “around 1,000 zones and over 4,000 mini-LEDs” to the iMac. That would be fewer than the 10,000 mini-LEDs in the iPad and the 8,000 mini-LEDs in the MacBook Pro, though it would likely be visually indistinguishable due to the size and viewing distance. The 27-inch iMac used to ship with standard glass on the front of the display, but (for $300) Apple offered a nano-texture glass that provided a matte-like finish and did a good job of cutting down glare. Apple will probably continue to offer this with the new iMac Pro. As you can see above, it dramatically cuts down on the gloss and glare. The 27-inch iMac has a nano-texture glass option (right) that does a better job of resisting glare and reflections.IDG iMac Pro: CPU and GPU The M5 Pro and Max are expected in the MacBook Pro in early 2026, but no reports have been made about the iMac Pro. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported back in January 2022 that the iMac Pro would have “similar chips to the M1 Pro and M1 Max processors inside of the MacBook Pro.” That rumor came before the launch of the Mac Studio, which did ship with M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, so it seems likely that Gurman’s source was referring to that machine. With the M5, M4 Pro, and M4 Max already on the market, we can get some idea of what to expect from a larger iMac. It could feature the M4 Pro, which offers a 12- or 14-core CPU and 16- or 20-core GPU. Will this iMac only offer the M4 Pro, or will it offer the M4 Max too? It’s unclear, but the expectation is that Apple will differentiate the Mac Studio and Mac Pro from the iMac Pro by offering just the M4 Pro with that model, as it does with the Mac mini. The M4 Max offers a 14- or 16-core CPU and 32- or 40-core GPU. Apple is expected to release the M5 Pro and M5 Ma MacBook Pro in the first half of 2026. Apple could forego the M4 Pro and Max and go with M5 versions instead, but no reports have been made regarding this. In April 2024, Gurman reported that the M4 chip rollout involved “iMacs.” Apple released only the M4 24-inch iMac. iMac Pro: RAM The standard configuration will follow whatever is planned for the M-series Pro and Max chips The M4 Pro can support up to 48GB of unified memory (up from 36GB) while the M4 Max can support up to 128GB. The 27-inch iMac did support up to 128GB RAM, so that’s one reason why the new iMac Pro may support the M4 Max. The M4 Pro comes standard with 24GB unified memory; the M4 Max comes with 36GB as standard (previously 32GB). Other configurations include 48GB, 64GB, and 128GB. Apple is going to be releasing the M5 Pro and Max chips soon, but those chips are expected to have the same base RAM configurations as the M4 Pro and Max. One limitation of Apple’s RAM is that it will not be user-upgradable. The 27-inch iMac had RAM slots that were user-accessible. With Apple silicon, RAM (Apple calls it unified memory) is built into the SoC, so it is not user-upgradable. iMac Pro: Storage Apple typically sets the base SSD at 512GB or 1TB for its pro Macs. An October 2021 tweet from the now-retired account from “Dylan” suggested that there will be 512GB storage as standard with the new iMac (Pro). That would be an improvement on the 256GB offered by the entry-level 27-inch iMac prior to it being retired. It would follow the pattern of the 16-inch MacBook Pro, which has 512GB and 1TB options for the standard machines (and 8TB as a build-to-order option). iMac Pro: Ports and expansion Thunderbolt 5 is currently implemented in pro Macs. The 24-inch iMac comes with four Thunderbolt 4/USB-C ports, and a headphone jack (the base $1,299 iMac has only two Thunderbolt 4/USB-C ports). After Apple launched the MacBook Pro with HDMI and an SDXC card slot, rumors suggested the iMac would follow suit. The thin enclosure could be an issue, but Apple solved that issue on the 24-inch model by putting the headphone jack on the side. Apple could position the SD slot similarly to avoid making the iMac thicker. Thunderbolt 5 is now on the M4 Pro/Max MacBook Pro, so this would be included in an iMac Pro. Thunderbolt 5 offers double the bandwidth at 80 Gbps. Learn more about Thunderbolt 5. The iMac power adapter has an< ethernet port. Apple could do the same with an iMac Pro.Foundry For all but the entry-level 24-inch iMac, Apple placed the ethernet port in the power adapter brick. The same power adapter is likely to be used for the larger iMac as well. iMac Pro: Other features With the M4 iMac, Apple upgraded the camera to a 12-megapixel FaceTime camera with Center Stage support. It replaced the 1080p camera in the previous iMac. Apple would use the same 12MP camera in an iMac Pro. We’d like to see the camera also support Face ID. True Depth references were spotted in macOS Big Sur, indicating that this was something Apple had looked at. However, no Mac has yet arrived with support for Face ID. If it doesn’t have Face ID, the new iMac will have Touch ID built into the keyboard, that being offered with the 24-inch iMac and the Touch ID keyboards. Read: When will Face ID come to Mac? iMac Pro: Price As for the price, it will likely fall in line with the pricing of the 27-inch iMac, which started at $1,799, since Apple kept similar pricing to the 21.5-inch iMac when it launched the 24-inch model. It’s also possible that the price will be a bit higher, perhaps starting at over $2,000, which would be more in line with Apple’s price increase for the higher-end MacBook Pro. The price is likely to be adjusted outside the U.S. in line with the exchange rates.

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