Leakers hint at colorful iMacs with iPad Pro-like processor for April 20 event
A prominent leaker has seemingly hinted that Apple will introduce a variety of color options for an updated iMac model at its "Spring Loaded" event, meanwhile, another pundit strongly points to it being an Apple Silicon launch.
![February renders of what a new iMac could look like [Jon Prosser]](https://photos5.appleinsider.com/gallery/41444-80396-40489-77998-IMG_4714-xl-l.jpg)
February renders of what a new iMac could look like [Jon Prosser]
Rumors about Apple's April 20 special event has Apple launching a number of different devices, including updated iPad models and an Apple Silicon version of the iMac. Well-known product leaker "L0vetodream" suggests in further analysis of the AR teaser for the event that the iMac update could be colorful.
Tweeting on Saturday, the account puts together an image of the AR invite's logo alongside one displaying multiple G3 iMacs. The model in question was well known for being offered to the public in a wide variety of bright colors.
However, following initial reports on the tweet, "@L0vetodream" offered in a second message that they "didn't say anything" in that first post.
Previously, the tweeter speculated that Apple could introduce an iMac with a much larger screen than the existing 27-inch iMac model, though stopped short of advising on sizes.
Previous rumors have claimed Apple is mulling over providing color options for the new iMac, such as in renders published in February. The models were described to be a blend of the Pro Display XDR and iPad Pro, complete with edge-to-edge displays and colors similar to the iPad Air.
It is highly likely that Apple will use such an iMac launch to introduce Apple Silicon, but it is unclear if it will continue with the M1 or introduce a new variant. Posting on Friday, Mark Gurman of Bloomberg mused "Would anyone else find it odd if a big iMac was using essentially the same processor as an iPad Pro?"
It is unclear if this refers to the M-series chips being similar to the well-known A-series, or if Apple plans to use a modified version of the M1 in the iMac. Apple typically uses upgraded versions of A-series chips in its iPad Pro lineup, so Gurman's mention could infer that something similar could happen for the iMac.
Speculation from February had the "M1X" as a 12-core CPU, up from the 8 cores in the M1, as well as increasing the GPU from 8 cores to 16 cores. There were also claims the chip is made using a 5-nanometer process, have 256 execution units versus 128 in the M1, and be able to drive three displays instead of two.
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February renders of what a new iMac could look like [Jon Prosser]
Rumors about Apple's April 20 special event has Apple launching a number of different devices, including updated iPad models and an Apple Silicon version of the iMac. Well-known product leaker "L0vetodream" suggests in further analysis of the AR teaser for the event that the iMac update could be colorful.
Tweeting on Saturday, the account puts together an image of the AR invite's logo alongside one displaying multiple G3 iMacs. The model in question was well known for being offered to the public in a wide variety of bright colors.
However, following initial reports on the tweet, "@L0vetodream" offered in a second message that they "didn't say anything" in that first post.
Previously, the tweeter speculated that Apple could introduce an iMac with a much larger screen than the existing 27-inch iMac model, though stopped short of advising on sizes.
Previous rumors have claimed Apple is mulling over providing color options for the new iMac, such as in renders published in February. The models were described to be a blend of the Pro Display XDR and iPad Pro, complete with edge-to-edge displays and colors similar to the iPad Air.
It is highly likely that Apple will use such an iMac launch to introduce Apple Silicon, but it is unclear if it will continue with the M1 or introduce a new variant. Posting on Friday, Mark Gurman of Bloomberg mused "Would anyone else find it odd if a big iMac was using essentially the same processor as an iPad Pro?"
It is unclear if this refers to the M-series chips being similar to the well-known A-series, or if Apple plans to use a modified version of the M1 in the iMac. Apple typically uses upgraded versions of A-series chips in its iPad Pro lineup, so Gurman's mention could infer that something similar could happen for the iMac.
Speculation from February had the "M1X" as a 12-core CPU, up from the 8 cores in the M1, as well as increasing the GPU from 8 cores to 16 cores. There were also claims the chip is made using a 5-nanometer process, have 256 execution units versus 128 in the M1, and be able to drive three displays instead of two.
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For those of us who just want to use our Macs for work and home the new machines will be amazing.
Apple seriously needs to make these things modular upgradable at least with GPU & an extra storage tier or their eco claims are ringing hollow.
21" iMacs haven't been user upgradable in years, just the 27", and that is only the RAM. With the M1 unified CPU/GPU/RAM configuration it was obvious that was Apple's roadmap for most if not all Macs. Just about everybody knew that, no surprise there.
iPad on a stick is an oversimplification but it isn't a bad thing, as it's still a Mac running macOS. So the last user upgradable component, RAM, will be no more as we knew it. Moving on.
Hardly. Apple's done it before with the G3 iMacs and countless other products since. Limited choices of RAM, a few more with storage, and colors. Basically, only one more variable.
With rumors of a shortage of 21" iMacs, I'm wondering if it'll be replaced by a bigger version, like the rumored 24". That might mean a < 27" iMac. I wouldn't mind a 30" iMac with a 5K display. Were it to happen, I'd expect it to definitely be a WWDC announcement.
With that in mind the low end iMac in a couple of sizes now with the M1 given expanded PCIe interface so deal with a paired Apple GPU chip.
Making room for iMacPro or some such with 3rd party options.
Leaves the MacPro for last with less controlled 3rd party plugin card options.
This was two years before the iPod, remember, and the original Bondi iMac had only just veered Apple away from inevitable bankruptcy.
In fact, people infer from what the conditions imply.
I now have Parallels running Windows 10 ARM in half of the poor wee thing's RAM and Core count i.e. 4 cores and 4 GB RAM. The Windows side has benchmark scores that shame native i7 and even i9 PCs and the Mac mini is running both virtualization and emulation to do this.
This is only M1...
So, in conclusion, an iMac M2 or MX or whatever they are called will be the most powerful consumer computer out there and will run Windows 10 too, faster than almost any PC. And you are not impressed?
Are you implying people infer things, or inferring people imply things?