The iMac with the M1 chip was released over a year and a half ago. Customers might wonder what's next for the iMac and Apple's all-in-one desktop computer.
We've heard a lot of rumors and reports about what Apple has in store, and we've outlined some of the details we know about the upcoming iMac.
The iMac Pro was Apple's answer to professional customers who were looking for a powerful all-in-one desktop. After the launch of the Mac Studio and the 27 inch Studio display, Apple discontinued the baseline iMac. Sources were unsure if Apple's next iMac will be branded as a "pro" product or simply a larger version of the consumer focused iMac.
While other reports say Apple has no plans to release a larger-screened iMac anytime soon, an Apple analyst thinks an iMac Pro will launch next year. It's not clear what Apple's current plan is.
There will be two new iMacs, one with a 27 inch screen and another with a 24 inch screen. According to reports, Apple is planning to keep the M1 model in the lineup until later in 2023 and possibly introduce a new model with the M3 chip.
The M3 chip could allow the iMac to have the same design as before. The M2 chip was introduced in June of this year, so M3 is still a long way off.
Mark Gurman said that the iMac Pro will feature the M3 Pro and M3 Max chips. The M2 Pro and M2 Max chips are expected to power an updated 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros.
The larger iMac could use the same display technology used in the high-end MacBook Pros models. It's not likely that Face ID will be coming for the Mac any time soon.
The iMac with M1 was announced by Apple as a tribute to Apple Silicon's performance and efficiency compared to the larger motherboards and thermal system needed for Intel- based iMacs.
It is not clear what the iMac Pro will look like. While still offering the performance of the M3 Pro and M3 Max chips, Apple could make a larger, thicker, and heavier system similar to the MacBook Pros. There are rumors that the iMac will have the same design as the XDR.
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