**Apple’s Big Mac Week: All the Latest Unveilings**
Last week, Apple hinted at a string of forthcoming Mac-related announcements, and now the anticipation has come to an end. The tech powerhouse has officially presented a new Mac device collection and launched Apple Intelligence. Here’s a summary of everything Apple disclosed this week.
### Apple Intelligence
Earlier this year, Apple debuted its set of AI-driven features, and now some of those capabilities are officially accessible. According to Apple’s [Newsroom blog](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/10/apple-intelligence-is-available-today-on-iphone-ipad-and-mac/), the initial wave of Apple Intelligence features is live on iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices manufactured in the last two years.
Notable features include:
– **Compose and Edit**: AI tools designed to assist users in drafting emails effortlessly.
– **Siri Improvements**: A more interactive Siri experience.
– **Photos App AI**: A novel feature enabling users to remove unwanted elements from images.
Moreover, the Notes and Phone apps now permit users to record, transcribe, and summarize audio, potentially revolutionizing workflows for journalists. However, if you’re looking forward to designing custom AI-driven emojis, you’ll need to hold out for the next set of updates.
### M4 iMac
Apple delighted fans with the launch of a new iMac, starting at $1,299. Equipped with the latest M4 chip, Apple asserts it provides substantial performance enhancements over the [M1 iMac](https://mashable.com/article/m1-mac-vs-m3-mac-whats-the-difference), with speeds up to 1.7x faster. The new iMac is available in seven striking colors: silver, blue, purple, pink, green, yellow, and orange.
Here are some vital specifications:
– **24-inch 4.5K display**
– **12MP front camera**
– **16GB starting RAM, upgradeable to 32GB**
– **Four USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports**
– **Apple Intelligence features**
The standout option? The pink variant, guaranteed to turn heads.
### M4 Mac mini
Apple also revealed the new [M4 Mac mini](https://mashable.com/article/mac-mini-m4-apple-announcement), a compact powerhouse that enhances previous M2-based models. The M4 Mac mini is smaller, measuring 5 x 5 inches, and showcases remarkable performance improvements:
– **1.8x faster CPU** compared to the M1 version.
– **2.2x faster GPU** efficiency.
For the first time, the M4 Pro model incorporates Thunderbolt 5 ports. The base model is priced at $599 with 16GB of memory and is available for pre-order now, with official release set for November 8.
### M4 MacBook Pro
Concluding the week, Apple rolled out the new [M4 MacBook Pro](https://mashable.com/article/macbook-pro-m4-announcement), with pricing starting at $1,599 for the 14-inch model and $2,499 for the 16-inch variant. While the design remains largely the same as last year’s M3 model, there are some significant upgrades:
– **M4 chip**: Guarantees enhanced performance and battery duration.
– **Thunderbolt 4 and 5 ports**: The base model includes an extra Thunderbolt 4 port, while the M4 Pro and M4 Max models are equipped with Thunderbolt 5.
– **16GB starting RAM**: An increase from the prior 8GB.
Although the design alterations are subtle (with the exception of a new Space Black color choice), the internal enhancements render this a more robust MacBook Pro.
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Stay tuned for further updates as Apple persists in announcing new innovations.