Apple plans to release new MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini models with the M4 series of chips "this year," according to Bloomberg's

Apple’s most recent update to the Mac Mini was in January 2023, where it gave the device the M2 chip - in other words, it’s long overdue for a processor upgrade. There were also significant updates to the MacBook and iMac models during October’s 2023 virtual event, bringing them up to the M3 chip.

Apple is expected to unveil the iPad Mini 7, new M4 Macs, and iOS 18.1 at the October 28th event, boosting performance and features.

Apple updated the iPad Pro with the M4 chip, marking the first time that it introduced a new M-series chip in an iPad instead of

The highly anticipated launch of the Apple M4 MacBook Pro is expected to take place later this month, bringing with it a range of significant upgrades

Packaging for the M4 14-inch MacBook Pro may have leaked, ahead of the rumored October event. After failing to appear during September's "Glowtime" iPhone 16 event, the Mac and iPad lines are anticipated to turn up during a second one. With an October event becoming a possibility, it seems that at least one Mac line will see an update during it.