Apple is preparing to launch a new 24-inch iMac starting in the second half of the year, according to . Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman reports that development of two new iMac models has reached “a late stage,” and Apple recently began manufacturing trials. Gurman expects volume production of the 2023 iMac won’t start for at least another three months, but the good news is that the updated models will feature a handful of improvements.
Most importantly, the 2023 iMac will reportedly pack Apple’s next-generation M3 system-on-a-chip. Gurman notes that the new chipset is likely to offer significant improvements in performance and power efficiency given that it is expected to take advantage of . Other changes could involve the iMac’s internal components, some of which have been redesigned by Apple. Gurman says the company also plans to use a “different” manufacturing process to attach the iMac stand. That said, the all-in-one will still have a 24-inch screen and will come in the same fun color combinations as its .
Along with a new iMac, Gurman says the company is preparing to release the long-rumored iMac, as well as an update to the 13-inch model and its first . He expects those Macs to arrive between late spring and sometime this summer. Less clear is whether the new MacBook Airs will ship with M3 chips. Gurman speculates that “at least” the 13-inch model could include Apple’s latest chip since the company already offers a .
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