Speculation points toward Apple unveiling two 24-inch iMac variants equipped with new M2 and M2 Pro processors by the close of October 2023, according to a MacRumors report that references a Japanese source, Mac Otakara.
Mac Otakara’s briefing suggests Apple will roll out both configurations with distinct chip choices. Alongside the refreshed CPUs, the all-in-one desktops are expected to gain Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, along with Thunderbolt 4 ports to enhance connectivity and data transfer capabilities.
The publication notes longer lead times observed for the current Mac iMac lineup, with several Apple Stores in the United States reporting waits of up to about a month. When a product shifts into a phase of reduced production, delivery times often stretch as a prelude to an imminent revision. Analysts commonly interpret manufacturing slowdowns as a possible signal that an updated device is on the horizon.
However, the reliability of Mac Otakara’s insider information remains debated. While some sources align with the idea of a new iMac this year, others resist it. For instance, Ming-Chi Kuo has not ruled out a new iMac this year, while Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has suggested that an M3 powered iMac could hit shelves in 2024, placing the anticipated release window in a different frame of reference.
At present, the latest iMac on the market continues to be the 2021 model featuring Apple’s M1 processor, a benchmark for design and performance that fans have watched evolve over successive product cycles.
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