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In this issue, you'll find:

• Apple Unveils M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros with Thunderbolt 5
• New MacBook Pros: Brighter Outdoors, Dimmer in Low Light
• M4 Macs Lack Wi-Fi 7 Support, Unlike iPhone 16 Models
• Apple Announces MacBook Air Now Starts at 16GB RAM
• Apple Unveils Redesigned Mac Mini with M4 and M4 Pro Chips
• Wallpaper of The Week

1. Apple Unveils M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros with Thunderbolt 5

Apple has introduced new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models featuring the powerful M4 Pro and M4 Max chips and a new entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the M4 chip. Here are the key highlights:
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• Enhanced Memory: The M4 Pro and M4 Max models come with a minimum of 24GB of Unified Memory as standard, an upgrade from 18GB in previous models.
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• Thunderbolt 5 Ports: Both models include three Thunderbolt 5 ports, offering speeds up to 120 Gb/s with Bandwidth Boost—triple the maximum bandwidth of Thunderbolt 4. They also support native DisplayPort 2.1 output over USB‑C.
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• M4 Pro Specifications: The M4 Pro features a 14-core CPU (10 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) and up to a 20-core GPU, making it twice as powerful as the M4. It offers a 75% increase in memory bandwidth and is up to 3x faster than models with the M1 Pro.
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• M4 Max Specifications: The M4 Max includes up to a 16-core CPU and a 40-core GPU, with over half a terabyte per second of unified memory bandwidth. It boasts a Neural Engine that is more than 3x faster than the M1 Max and delivers up to 3.5x the performance of the M1 Max. The M4 Max supports up to 128GB of unified memory.
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• Improved Display and Camera: All models feature an enhanced Liquid Retina XDR display with a new nano-texture option, offering up to 1000 nits of brightness for SDR content. They also come with a new 12MP Center Stage camera that provides better video quality in challenging lighting and supports Desk View.
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• Battery Life:
  • 14-inch M4 Pro: Up to 22 hours
  • 14-inch M4 Max: Up to 18 hours
  • 16-inch M4 Pro: Up to 24 hours
  • 16-inch M4 Max: Up to 21 hours

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These powerful new models are designed to enhance your productivity and performance.

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2. New MacBook Pros: Brighter Outdoors, Dimmer in Low Light

The latest MacBook Pro models have impressive display brightness enhancements, making them even better for bright outdoor and low-light conditions. Here are the key points:
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• Peak Brightness in Sunlight: The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models have a peak display brightness of 1,000 nits for standard content, significantly up from the previous 600 nits.
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• Improved Low-Light Performance: In low-light situations, the new displays can dim to just one nit, a notable improvement over the two nits of earlier models.
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• HDR Capabilities: Apps like Vivid allow you to unlock full-screen HDR brightness levels of up to 1,000 nits at any time on MacBook Pro models with the Liquid Retina XDR display, although this may drain your battery more quickly.
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• No Change for HDR Content: Display brightness specifications for HDR content remain the same as in previous models.
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• Availability: The new MacBook Pro models are available for pre-order now and will launch on Friday, November 8.

3. M4 Macs Lack Wi-Fi 7 Support, Unlike iPhone 16 Models

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Apple recently introduced new Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro models equipped with faster and more efficient M4 chips. These machines also feature notable updates like Thunderbolt 5 and nano-texture display options. However, these new machines do not include Wi-Fi 7 support, which was unexpected.
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Key Points:
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• Wi-Fi 6E Standard: All new M4 Macs continue to offer Wi-Fi 6E, providing access to the 6GHz band on compatible routers, but they miss out on the latest Wi-Fi 7 technology.
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• Comparison with iPhone 16: In contrast, all iPhone 16 models released in September feature Wi-Fi 7 chips, supporting the 802.11be standard with 2x2 MIMO capabilities.
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• Performance Metrics: Both the iPhone 16's Wi-Fi 7 and the Wi-Fi 6E chips in previous models offer a maximum data rate of 2400Mb/s and a channel bandwidth of 160MHz. The M4 Macs' Wi-Fi capabilities seem unchanged from previous models.
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• Surprising Decision: Surprisingly, Apple chose not to update the M4 Macs with Wi-Fi 7, especially since the iPhone lineup features the new technology.
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While the new M4 Macs offer impressive performance enhancements, the absence of Wi-Fi 7 may leave some users wanting more connectivity options.

4. Apple Announces MacBook Air Now Starts at 16GB RAM

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Apple has announced that the MacBook Air lineup now features a minimum of 16GB of RAM, up from 8GB, without any increase in price. Here are the key highlights:
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• Models Affected: This change applies to the 13-inch MacBook Air with both the M2 and M3 chips and the 15-inch MacBook Air with the M3 chip.
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• Price: The starting price remains at $999 in the U.S. so that users will benefit from the increased RAM at no extra cost.
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• Higher-End Configurations: The top-tier MacBook Air configurations now offer 24GB of RAM at no additional charge.
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• End of 8GB Era: This announcement follows a trend, as new iMac, Mac mini, and base 14-inch MacBook Pro models also now start with 16GB of RAM, marking the end of the 8GB era.
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• No Other Changes: No additional updates or changes were announced for the MacBook Air lineup today.
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• Future Models: The latest 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models with the M3 chip were released in March, and new models featuring the M4 chip are expected next March.
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This update signifies a positive shift in Apple's approach to RAM options, enhancing the performance of the MacBook Air lineup!

5. Apple Unveils Redesigned Mac Mini with M4 and M4 Pro Chips

Apple has announced fully redesigned Mac mini models featuring the new M4 and M4 Pro chips. Here are the key highlights:
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• Compact Design: The new Mac mini features a considerably smaller casing, measuring just 5x5 inches, marking the first redesign in over a decade.
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• Enhanced Connectivity: Includes two front-facing USB-C ports and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, providing up to 120 Gb/s data transfer speeds—more than double the throughput of Thunderbolt 4.
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• Chip Options:
  • M4 Chip:
    • 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU
    • Starts with 16GB of unified memory as standard
    • Up to 1.8x faster CPU and 2.2x faster GPU performance compared to the M1 model from 2020.
  • M4 Pro Chip:
    • 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU
    • Supports up to 64GB of memory
    • GPU performance is up to twice as powerful as the standard M4.
    • Features 273GB/s of memory bandwidth.
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• First Carbon-Neutral Mac: This new Mac mini is Apple’s first carbon-neutral Mac.
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• Availability: Pre-orders start today, the launch date is November 8, and pricing begins at $599.
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• Advanced Features: Both chips bring hardware-accelerated ray tracing and a more powerful Neural Engine to the Mac mini for the first time.
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The redesigned Mac mini models promise to deliver enhanced performance and connectivity in a compact package!

Previously on iGeeksBlog+​
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• ​iOS 18.1 and the Powerful M4 iMac Have Arrived!​
• ​Apple Unveils New iPad Mini​

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