Apple iMac now comes with an M4 chip

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Apple's week of Mac announcements kicked off with the new version of the iMac. It now runs on an M4 chip with an 8-core processor and up to 10-core GPU. The entry-level model costs $1,699 in Canada and has two Thunderbolt USB-C 4 ports. Meanwhile, the higher-end models start at $1,949 and have four ports. This new desktop PC comes with accessories that support USB-C charging ports instead of Lightning.

The iMac still comes with a 24-inch 4.5K display, but there's now a new "nano-texture glass option" for an extra $250, which Apple claims to help reduce glare and reflections. The more expensive variant supports up to two external 6K screens at 60Hz or one external 8K display at 120Hz. There won't be a larger 27-inch model.

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macOS Sonoma update required for the new MacBook Pro and iMac with M3

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Customers who order the new MacBook Pro or iMac with the M3 series processor will have to update their macOS Sonoma as soon as they receive their devices on November 7.

Apple devices often require day one updates to fix bugs and enhance performance. However, unlike the iPhone, which Apple is trying to update remotely while still in the box, the Mac does not have such a system.

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Apple introduced a new and improved iMac with the M3 chip

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Apple has unveiled a new version of the 24-inch iMac at its “Scary Fast” event. The new iMac features the M3 chip, which is said to be twice as fast as the previous M1 chip that was launched more than two years ago.

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Apple might release M3-powered iMac in the 2nd half of 2023

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There might be a 24-inch iMac coming as early as the second half of 2023. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that the development of two new iMac models is in their "late stage," with the company recently starting its manufacturing tests. Gurman doesn't expect volume production to start at least three months from now, but it will bring a handful of improvements. Most significantly, this will run on Apple's next-generation M3 system-on-a-chip. This new version of Apple's chip is expected to get significant performance and power efficiency gains as it'll supposedly run on TSMC's upcoming 3nm process.

The internals of this new iMac is expected to get redesigned as well. Apple is reportedly planning a "different" manufacturing process for attaching the stand. But you can expect this all-in-one to have a 24-inch display and come in the same cheerful colourway as its 2021 predecessor.

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