M4 Mac week LIVE: Apple M4, MacBook Execs, Apple Intelligence and extra

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2024-10-28T16:10:46.337Z
(Picture credit score: Apple / Laptop computer Magazine)Is Apple Intelligence obtainable in your Apple units now?Sure — however it relies upon.Apple Intelligence is now publicly obtainable in iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. Nevertheless, even when these software program updates can be found in your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you won’t be capable to entry Apple Intelligence.Because of the processing energy required to run Apple’s new on-device AI options, it is just obtainable on sure units. Right here is the present listing of suitable iPhones, iPads, and Macs:iPhone 16iPhone 16 ProiPhone 15 ProiPhone 15 Professional MaxiPad Professional M4iPad Professional M2iPad Professional M1iPad Air M2iPad Air M1iPad Mini (seventh technology)MacBook Professional M3MacBook Professional M2MacBook Professional M1MacBook Air M3MacBook Air M2MacBook Air M1iMac M4iMac M3iMac M2iMac M1Mac Mini M2Mac Mini M1Mac Studio M2Mac Studio M1Mac Professional M2

2024-10-28T15:59:17.905Z
(Picture credit score: Apple)Now that the brand new M4 iMac is on the market… which one must you purchase?Because of extra base RAM and extra colour choices, the bottom two-port iMac is a greater deal than final 12 months’s base mannequin was. This is a have a look at how the 4 essential fashions examine:Swipe to scroll horizontallyiMacSpecsPriceM4 iMac (two ports)8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, 256GB of storarge$1,299M4 iMac (4 ports, 16GB)10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, 256GB of storage$1,499M4 iMac (4 ports, 16GB)10-core GPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage$1,699M4 iMac (4 ports, 24GB)10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 24GB of RAM, 512GB of storage$1,899Keep in thoughts, the costs above are the beginning costs for every configuration. Upgrades can be found that may considerably improve the associated fee. For instance, the four-port mannequin with 24GB of RAM can be obtainable with 32GB of RAM for $200 additional, 1TB of storage for $200 additional, or 2TB of storage for $400 additional. Those self same upgrades are additionally obtainable for the four-port mannequin with 16GB of RAM.The 2-port mannequin is probably the most restricted. It maxes out at 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Upgrading it to 512GB of storage brings it to the identical worth because the 16GB four-port mannequin. So, if storage is your high precedence, it could possibly be a greater deal to go for fewer ports to get extra storage.Nevertheless, it is essential to remember that the two-port iMac additionally sacrifices some processing energy because it has the much less highly effective 8-core model of the M4 chip. So, in case you are pre-ordering an M4 iMac immediately, one of many four-port fashions is probably going the very best worth on your cash.

2024-10-28T15:41:51.836Z
(Picture credit score: Apple)Apple Intelligence formally launches on iPhone, iPad, and Mac!Apple is getting its M4 Mac week began with a bang! On high of the M4 iMac, Apple additionally launched Apple Intelligence this morning.Apple’s new AI platform has been obtainable in beta for a number of weeks now, however as of immediately it’s formally obtainable within the newest software program updates for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15. Which means anybody can strive it out now, even in case you are not within the Apple Beta Software program program.That is simply the primary model of Apple Intelligence, so there are some options that are not obtainable but. The options on this first launch embody:Writing ToolsNatural speech enhancements for SiriNatural language search within the Pictures appClean Up enhancing software within the Pictures appMemory MoviesPriority Messages within the Mail appReduce Interruptions focus modePhone name summariesAI speech to textual content transcription

2024-10-28T15:29:20.596Z
(Picture credit score: Apple)Apple pronounces M4 iMac!Apple kicked off its M4 Mac week this morning with the brand new M4 iMac! It contains a colourful design just like final 12 months’s mannequin however with the quicker M4 chip inside.There are a couple of large upgrades along with the M4 chip. First, the brand new iMacs have double the bottom RAM in comparison with final 12 months’s mannequin. They begin at 16GB of RAM somewhat than 8GB, almost definitely to enhance the Apple Intelligence expertise.Moreover, all seven colour choices can be found for two and 4-port iMacs. Final 12 months solely 4 have been obtainable for the 2-port iMac. The brand new mannequin additionally options an up to date 12MP Middle Stage webcam with help for Desk View.You’ll be able to pre-order the M4 iMac now and it’ll launch in shops on November 8!