Apple Announces iMac with M4 Chip

Apple Announces iMac with M4 Chip

Today, Apple announced its newest iMac featuring the powerful M4 chip and Apple Intelligence. Those technological advancements combined with an ultra-thin design and wide spectrum of color options means the all-new iMac is both incredibly efficient and aesthetically pleasing, a posh powerhouse that looks every bit as good as it performs.

iMac with M4 in Blue
iMac with M4 in Blue

Thanks to its powerful M4 chip, the new iMac delivers enhanced daily productivity with stronger performance that can handle demanding workflows like photo editing and even gaming. The M4's Neural Engine is over three times faster than the previous M1 chip, allowing users to expand their AI capabilities. Additionally, the integrated GPU offers smooth gameplay, allowing you to experience titles like the upcoming Civilization VII on the iMac's 24-inch 4.5K Retina display.

Multiple USB-C ports support Thunderbolt 4 speeds, giving you fast data transfers so you can connect even more accessories such as hubs, storage drives, and more. You can even support up to two external displays with a max 6K resolution, expanding your screen real estate for enhanced multitasking.

Multiple USB-C ports support Thunderbolt 4 Speeds
Multiple USB-C ports support Thunderbolt 4 Speeds

The new iMac also supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 wireless protocols for your networking and peripheral support, respectively. Touch ID is also built into the core design of the iMac, allowing you to access your system, pay with Apple Pay, download applications, and even switch between different user profiles with just a fingerprint.

A new 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View raises the quality of your conference calls and presentations. Center Stage keeps everyone perfectly centered while Desk View makes use of the wide-angle lens to show a top-down view of their desk. Studio-quality triple-microphone array with beamforming technology allows others to hear you clearly. Meanwhile, the six-speaker sound system delivers crisp audio whether you are listening to others presenting or simply enjoying your favorite media.

12MP Center Stage camera
12MP Center Stage camera

Apple Intelligence has also been baked into the new iMac, giving users access to powerful generative models with industry-first privacy protection. Available with macOS Sequoia 15.1, Apple Intelligence allows users to refine their words by rewriting, proofreading, and summarizing text nearly everywhere. A newly redesigned Siri offers enhanced assistance with spoken and typed requests. In December, new features will be added to Apple Intelligence, such as Image Playground, Genmoji, and more.

Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence

iMac with M4 comes in an array of seven new colors, including green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, and blue, alongside the classic silver model. Each iMac comes with a set of color-matched Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse or optional Magic Trackpad, all of which now feature a USB-C port for easy charging.

iMac with M4 in Purple
iMac with M4 in Purple

The new baseline iMac includes the 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16GB of unified memory, 256GB of storage, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, and the non-Touch ID Magic Keyboard. For users who want more power, you can upgrade the iMac up to 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 32GB of unified memory, 2TB of storage, four Thunderbolt 4 ports, and the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID. A new nano-texture glass option is also available which reduces screen glare without compromising image quality, ideal for brighter rooms and areas like storefronts.

Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

The iMac wasn’t the only big reveal this week. Apple also announced a new Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro chips and Apple Intelligence, as well as new models of the MacBook Pro featuring the recently expanded family of Apple M4 silicon—the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max. Be sure to check out our coverage of all these big announcements for more exciting details and information.

And for even more information about the new Apple all-in-one, including additional features, specs, and highlights, be sure to check out the detailed product page for the iMac with M4. Or drop us a line below, and we'll do our best to answer all your comments and questions. The Apple iMac with M4 launches on November 8th 2024.