Rumors haven't been able to nail down when an M4 MacBook Pro refresh would occur, but display shipments from the supply chain could indicate an impending announcement in the fall.
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The rumor mill believes that Apple will be bringing out a bunch of M4 updates to its Mac lineup this fall. While there's no guarantee that all speculated models will get their chip upgrades, it seems that one product family has a good chance of making an appearance.
According to a now-deleted post to X by Display Supply Chain Consultants CEO Ross Young on Thursday, panel shipments started in July and August for the 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro.
Young adds that a Q4 launch for the M4-equipped models "makes sense" based on these shipments. This is a fairly good assumption, given the months-long component lead time for a MacBook Pro refresh.
The analyst's comments also give hope to other Mac models also getting their fall updates, possibly in a September or October event.
Current good bets for a fall update include a Mac mini in an updated smaller appearance and a New iMac. Products like the MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro are anticipated to get their updates in 2025.