Apple unveiled its new iMac powered by the M4 chip and Apple Intelligence
Apple has revealed the new 2024 iMac with the M4 chip and Apple Intelligence. This desktop iteration promises enhanced capabilities and represents a significant upgrade from its predecessors. The iMac is designed to offer powerful performance and new features. The 2024 iMac marks a notable advancement in Apple's desktop technology.
The iMac's M4 chip offers significantly improved performance, with up to 1.7x faster speeds for regular tasks and up to 2.1x faster speeds for more demanding activities such as video/photo editing and gaming than the M1 chip. The M4 chip includes a 16-core Neural Engine that is 3x faster than the M1 and is made specifically to enhance AI and machine learning tasks.
The iMac's star feature is Apple Intelligence, an AI-based tool that will revolutionize user-computer interaction. It offers tools for refining, summarizing, and proofreading text, along with integrated Chat GPT and Image Playground. Additionally, Apple has enhanced Siri to understand users' context better and provide tailored responses. Apple Intelligence aims to improve user experience by providing advanced text and voice interaction capabilities. The new iMac's AI-based features promise to elevate user productivity and personalization.
The M4 iMac boasts a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display with nano-texture glass to reduce glare. It offers a variety of color options, including a new pink choice, while retaining its slim design. The upgraded Center Stage Camera now features a 12MP lens for improved video quality during conference calls. The iMac has four Thunderbolt ports and USB-C connectivity for data transfer.
The M4 iMac, with 16GB of unified memory, starts at $1,299 and is available for pre-order. Shipping begins on November 8th.
