Apple Launches M4 iMac With Nano-Texture Display Option, 16GB base RAM, Fresh New Colour Options and More

Highlights

• Apple unveiled the new ultra-thin M4 iMac.
• It features a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display with a new nano-texture glass option, a 12MP Center Stage camera, and up to four Thunderbolt 4 ports.
• The new iMac is up to 2.1x faster for demanding tasks compared to the M1 iMac.
• Available in multiple new colours.

Apple has finally unveiled the new ultra-thin iMac featuring the M4 chip and Apple Intelligence.

Available at a starting price of $1,299 (approx INR 1,10,000), the new iMac is available to pre-order starting October 29.

As per Apple Press Note, the deliveries of the newly launched iMac will start from November 8.

Here’s everything you need to know about the newly launched iMac.

Apple Launches M4 iMac

Apple reveals details of the new iMac in a press note, “the new iMac, featuring the powerful M4 chip and Apple Intelligence, in its stunning, ultra-thin design. With M4, the iMac is up to 1.7x faster for daily productivity and up to 2.1x faster for demanding workflows like photo editing and gaming, compared to the iMac with M1. With the Neural Engine in M4, iMac is the world’s best all-in-one for AI and is built for Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that transforms how users work, communicate, and express themselves while protecting their privacy.”

“The new iMac is available in an array of beautiful new colours, and the 24-inch 4.5K Retina display offers a new nano-texture glass option. iMac features a new 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View, up to four Thunderbolt 4 ports, 3 and colour-matched accessories that include USB-C,” the Press Note further added.

M4 iMac Out Now – What’s New?

Here’s a quick update on what changes in the newly launched M4 iMac –

• A new nano-texture glass option
• Comes standard with 16GB of faster unified memory, configurable up to 32GB.
• Up to 4 Thunderbolt 4 ports
• 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View
• Colour-matching accessories with USB-C for charging
• New colours: Fresh tones of green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue and silver

New M4 Chip – Performance and Specs

• Everyday Speed: The M4’s CPU is much faster, making this iMac up to 1.7x quicker than the M1 This means smoother multitasking and faster web browsing in Safari.
• Graphics Power: With an upgraded GPU, the M4 iMac handles intense tasks like photo editing and gaming up to 2.1x faster than the M1 model, giving you a smoother experience in games like Civilization VII.
• Memory and AI Boost: Standard 16GB of faster unified memory (expandable to 32GB) and a Neural Engine that’s over 3x faster make it ideal for AI tasks and productivity.

Here’s what the M4 iMac means for different users:

• Families and Businesses: Everyday tasks in apps like Excel are up to 1.7x faster, and Safari browsing is up to 1.5x faster than on the M1 iMac.
• Gamers: Enjoy much smoother gameplay with double the frame rates compared to the M1 model.
• Content Creators: Editing in apps like Photoshop and Premiere Pro is up to 2.1x faster, so applying filters and effects is quicker than ever.

Compared to a popular 24-inch Intel Core i7 all-in-one PC, the new iMac is up to 4.5x faster and it’s up to 6x faster than the most popular Intel-based iMac.

New iMac – Configuration options

The new iMac starts with 16GB of RAM, up from the 8GB base configuration of the previous model.

The base configuration features an 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU with 256GB of storage and two Thunderbolt 4 ports.

Meanwhile, the 24-inch iMac models feature a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU. It comes with the option to upgrade to 32GB of RAM and up to 2TB of storage.

There are also four Thunderbolt 4 ports on the 24-inch iMac model instead of two.

New iMac – Upgrades Camera

The new iMac features a new 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View:

“Desk View makes use of the wide-angle lens to simultaneously show the user and a top-down view of their desk, which is useful for educators presenting a lesson to students, or creators showing off their latest DIY project,” Apple specifies in a Press Note.

New iMac – Nano-Texture Display Option

The newly launched iMac in its 24-inch version is available in a new configuration with a nano-texture display finish.

According to Apple, the nano-texture finish on the iMac “drastically reduces reflections and glare, while maintaining outstanding image quality.”

New iMac – Fresh Colours

The new iMac is available in seven vibrant colours. Apple brings new tones of green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue and silver.

The back of the iMac comes in bold colours and the front settles for subtle tones of the new colour palette.

Moreover, the iMac comes with a colour-matched Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse or optional Magic Trackpad.

All accessories feature a USB-C port for users to use the devices with a single cable.

New iMac – Pricing and Availability

The new iMac starts at $1,299 (INR 1,10,000) with 16GB of unified memory for the 8-core CPU and an 8-core GPU version.

iMac version with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU starts at $1,499 (approx INR 1,26,000).

It is available to pre-order starting 29 October and its availability beginning November 8.

FAQs

Q1. How much faster is the new iMac with the M4 chip compared to the M1 iMac?

Answer. The new iMac with the M4 chip is up to 2.1x faster for demanding workflows like photo editing and gaming.

Q2. What new display feature does the iMac offer?

Answer. The 24-inch 4.5K Retina display now includes a new nano-texture glass option.

Q3. What are some of the key features of the new iMac?

Answer. Key features of the newly launched iMac include a 12MP Center Stage camera, up to four Thunderbolt 4 ports, and colour-matched accessories like USB-C.

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