Apple launches new iMac with M4 chips, first Macs with Apple Intelligence

Children watching a cartoon on an Apple iMac M4
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After plenty of leaks and speculation, Apple has officially announced the latest iMac, equipped with both the M4 chip and Apple Intelligence - the first Mac device featuring the AI-based technology.

According to Apple, the M4 iMac is "1.7x faster for daily productivity, and up to 2.1x faster for demanding workflows like photo editing and gaming," compared to the M1 iMac. Its 24-inch 4.5K Retina display has a new nano-texture glass option, and it's also outfitted with a new 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View, and up to four Thunderbolt 4 ports. It comes standard with 16GB of unified memory and is configurable up to 32GB.

Pricing for the new M4 iMac starts at $1,299 / £1,299 / AU$1,999, a markdown from the M3 iMac, which started at $1,399 / £1,399 / AU$2,199.

You can get up to 24GB memory and 1TB storage with the 8-core M4 chip, along with Gigabit ethernet, for $1,929 / £1,929 / AU$2,939. There's also a 10-core CPU/10-core GPU option (which includes Gigabit internet) starting at $1,499 / £1,499 / AU$2,399, and if you upgrade to 32GB memory and 2TB storage, you'll pay $2,699 / £2,699 / AU$4,199.

The new M4 iMac will launch on November 8, 2024.

This article is breaking news and will be updated with new information as it is released.

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Apple M4 Specs vs Apple M3
Header Cell - Column 0 iMac (M4)iMac (M3)
PriceStarting at $1,299 / £1,299 / AU$1,999Starting at $1,399 / £1,399 / AU$2,199
Processor SoCUp to Apple M4 10-core CPU/10-core GPUUp to Apple M3 8-core CPU/10-core GPU
Neural Engine (NPU)16-Core (38 TOPS)16-core (18 TOPS)
Memory16GB - 32GB Unified Memory8GB - 24GB Unified Memory
Storage256GB - 2TB PCIe SSD256GB - 2TBGB PCIe SSD
Display23.5-inch 4.5K (4,480 x 2,520) Retina display 23.5-inch 4.5K (4,480 x 2,520) Retina display
Ports4x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, 1x 3.5mm headphone/mic combo2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x 3.5mm headphone/mic combo
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