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Apple reportedly discontinues the 27-inch Intel-powered iMac

After Apple’s ‘Peek Performance’ event concluded earlier today, and its web store came back online, a two-year-old product was nowhere to be found. It appears as though Apple has discontinued the 2020-released Intel-powered 27-inch iMac, as reported by The Verge.

The decision is likely due to Apple introducing its Studio Display, which also measures in at 27-inches and offers 600 nits of peak brightness and a 12-megapixel ultrawide webcam. However, the new Studio Display, as its names suggest, is just a display, whereas the iMac is (or was) an all-in-one.

If you visit the Apple website right now, you’ll see that the only iMac listed is the M1-powered 2021-released 24-inch iMac. However, its refurbished store still seems to have the outdated Intel iMacs in stock.

Apple hasn’t released an official statement indicating the discontinuation of the 27-inch iMac, but it’s pretty evident that the company is bidding to boost its own silicon in favour of Intel chips.

Today would have been the perfect time to announce the discontinuation of the old model and the introduction of a 27-inch silicon iMac. I wouldn’t bet on seeing it during Apple’s September event either, as it predominantly focuses on the new iPhone.

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Via: The Verge

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Apple could launch 4 new M2-powered Macs later this year

Along with a report surrounding a new iPhone SE/iPad Air and a fast-approaching March 8th hardware event, Bloomberg’s often-reliable Mark Gurman is back at it again with a rumour surrounding Apple’s future Mac plans.

Gurman says that along with one new Mac launching this spring — likely an M1 Pro/Max-powered Mac mini — at least four new M2 Macs are currently in Apple’s pipeline.

This list includes a new MacBook Air, a refreshed entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro and a 24-inch iMac. There’s also a possibility we could see a new 27-inch iMac in 2022, though recent rumours point to an August or September release, instead of a summer reveal.

The notorious source of Apple leaks doesn’t expand much on this report in his Power On newsletter, though he does mention that the new 13-inch MacBook Pro will likely ditch the Touch Bar and says it will lack the higher-end Pro models’ impressive ProMotion display.

In other Apple-related news, Gurman says that Apple’s new iPhone SE will feature the same iPhone 8-like design as its predecessor, but with a faster A15 chip and 5G support. The new iPad Air will also be similar to its 2020 counterpart, with the primary change being a more powerful A15 chip.

Source: Bloomberg Via: MacRumors 

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Apple’s 27-inch M1-powered iMac Pro will release in spring 2022

Along with speculating when Apple could release its first foldable smartphone, reliable display analyst Ross Young (via MacRumors) says that Apple’s  27-inch iMac Pro with a mini LED display will launch in the spring of 2022.

With this in mind, there’s a possibility we might see the new iMac Pro revealed during Apple’s annual spring event. Young’s report says that the new iMac will measure in at 27-inches and that it will feature the same mini-LED display technology included in the MacBook Pro (2021) along with a 120Hz display refresh rate.

The report also mentions that the higher-end all-in-one desktop will be called the iMac Pro in an effort to simplify Apple’s Mac lineup. The new Mac is expected to feature the same M1 Pro/M1 Max chip as the current MacBook Pro. It’s unclear if Apple also plans to expand the iMac Pro’s port offerings with an SD card slot and an HDMI port like the company did with the MacBook Pro (2021). The current 24-inch iMac only includes USB-C/Thunderbolt ports.

Apple’s M1-powered 24-inch iMac released back in May of 2021. While the iMac is a little pricey despite its powerful M1-chip, its colourful design and sleek accessories remain impressive. For more on the 24-inch iMac (2021), check out my review.

Source: Ross Young Via: MacRumors