Apple Embarks on Official Development Journey for MacBook Pro Featuring M4 Chip: Gurman

Apple is reportedly delving into the development of a new MacBook Pro model equipped with a fourth-generation Apple Silicon processor. Last year marked the debut of Mac computers featuring the M3 chip, representing Apple’s initial foray into processors built on its 3nm technology. This same technology was utilized in producing the A17 Pro chip, which powers the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. This year, Apple’s forthcoming Mac models, including the speculated MacBook Pro, are anticipated to run on the next-generation M4 chip.

According to insights shared by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has initiated work on its upcoming MacBook Pro model, set to succeed the M3-powered 2023 MacBook Pro. Responding to a user query in the Q&A section of his Power On newsletter, Gurman hinted at the possibility of acquiring an M4 MacBook Pro, noting that the device has just commenced formal development.

While specific details regarding Apple’s M4 chip remain scarce, industry observers expect the processor to bear resemblance to the rumored A18 Pro chip slated to power the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Apple’s current flagship iPhone models, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, are equipped with the 3nm A17 Pro chip. Meanwhile, the latest iterations of Apple’s iMac, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro feature the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips, respectively.

Apple has reportedly started work on a new MacBook Pro model that is powered by a fourth generation Apple Silicon processor.

The Cupertino company launched Mac computers with its M3 chip last year — its first processors built on the firm’s 3nm technology that was also used to produce the A17 Pro chip that powers the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. This year’s Mac models, including the purported MacBook Pro, are expected to run on the next-generation M4 chip.

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman (via 9to5Mac) states that Apple has started work on its next MacBook Pro model that is expected to arrive as the successor to the M3-powered 2023 MacBook Pro. In the Q&A section of his Power On newsletter, Gurman responded to a user stating “[…] maybe I will snap up an M4 MacBook Pro, which by the way, just started formal development.”

Details of Apple’s M4 chip are scarce, but the processor is expected to be similar to the purported A18 Pro chip that is expected to power the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The company’s flagship iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are equipped with a 3nm A17 Pro chip, while its latest iMac, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro models are available with M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips.