Apple has clearly stated that there are no plans to release a 27-inch iMac. Company representatives conveyed this to the publication Border, signaling a shift in the company’s desktop strategy.
Several years ago, Apple reduced sales of the 27-inch iMac and the iMac Pro that used Intel processors. Since then, the company has not introduced a larger model powered by its own Apple Silicon. Today, the only all-in-one Apple desktop on the market remains the 24-inch iMac, which marks a significant change from the older, larger designs that fans once expected would continue alongside newer silicon generations.
In speaking with The Verge, Apple spokesperson Starline Meza confirmed that there are no plans to bring out a 27-inch iMac featuring the M3 chip. He suggested that prospective buyers consider other Apple desktop options, such as the Studio Display, the Mac Studio, or the Mac mini, depending on the user’s needs and workspace constraints.
Observers noted the tone of Apple’s statement as something to read carefully. The Verge reported that while a 27-inch iMac is not on the roadmap, it doesn’t completely close the door on the idea of a widescreen all-in-one being released in the future under a different form or generation. In other words, the company is not announcing a factory reset on all larger screens, but its current product line and messaging point toward a more modular approach to desktop computing.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has contended that Apple is exploring an iMac variant with a much larger display, potentially a 32-inch screen, with a target window of late 2024 or into 2025 for a rollout. This reporting adds another layer to the ongoing conversation about whether Apple will re-enter a higher-end, larger-format market segment or instead push users toward complementary devices that can pair with the Mac ecosystem through display and performance enhancements.
Earlier updates saw Apple showcasing a Black MacBook Pro and an iMac with a 24-inch display powered by the M3 family. Those moves underscore the company’s emphasis on a thinner, more integrated lineup that emphasizes efficiency, performance per watt, and a simpler, cleaner aesthetic for modern work and home spaces. The shift away from the traditional large-screen all-in-one model aligns with Apple’s broader strategy of offering flexible setups that can scale with different tasks and environments, rather than committing to a single, oversized desktop solution that could limit configuration choices for many users.