Apple has officially announce the new iMac powered by the new M4 chip and with Apple Intelligence. The new Apple iMac is an all-in-one desktop that features a 24-inches 4.5K Retina display, an optional nano-texture display is also available to reduce the reflections and glare on the screen.
The new iMac is equipped with a 12MP Center Stage web camera, up to 32 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of storage. The new Apple iMac will be powered by the new M4 chip, which was first introduced in May 2024 for the iPad Pro (M4).
Together with the updated specs, the new iMacs will available in 7 new colors; Blue, Purple, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Green and Silver. It will also be available in two variants; 8-core CPU and 8-Core GPU, and 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU.
In addition to the great hardware, Apple Intelligence will be available with the new iMac. “Apple Intelligence, powered by Apple silicon and the Neural Engine, empowers users to work, communicate, and create on Mac in groundbreaking ways.”
Here’s a 4 mins video on Apple Intelligence.
The new iMac is available to pre-order today, with availability beginning Friday, November 8. The starting price for the new iMac (8-Core CPU/GPU with 16GB RAM and 256GB Storage will be $1299 and the price will get higher as you configure your iMac to have higher specs. You can checkout the full specs of the new iMac here.
After announcing the new CPUs, Apple announces the new 24-inch iMac powered by the M3 chips.
The new iMac with M3 is up to 2x faster than the prior generation with M1.1 And for those upgrading from an Intel-based iMac, the new iMac is up to 2.5x faster than the most popular 27-inch models,2 and 4x faster than the most powerful 21.5-inch model.3 It also features an expansive 4.5K Retina display with 11.3 million pixels and over a billion colors, faster wireless connectivity, and a seamless experience with iPhone. Combined with its best-in-class camera, speakers, and mics, along with macOS Sonoma, iMac with M3 is better than ever — perfect for everyone, from families to small businesses, aspiring creatives, students, and gamers. Customers can order the new iMac starting today, with availability beginning Tuesday, November 7.
The new iMacs will be available in 7 colors; Blue, Green, Pink, Silver, Yellow, Orange, Purple with a starting price of $1299 for the iMac with 8-core GPU and $1499 for the iMac with 10-core GPU and 256GB SSD model.
Apple has announced that it will be opening two new retail store in India. The Apple BKC in Mumbai will start operating this 18th April, then Apple Saket in Delhi on the 20th April. The new two new retail stores were opened 20 years after Apple entered the Indian market.
Even though India is the second largest market for Internet and smartphones in world, Apple is limited to the high-end of the market, specially for smartphones that are priced way below the price range of Apple in country.
You can read the full text of Apple’s announcement below;
Today Apple announced it will open its doors to customers at two new retail locations in India: Apple BKC in Mumbai on April 18, and Apple Saket in Delhi on April 20. These new retail locations mark a significant expansion in India that will offer great new ways to browse, discover, and buy Apple products with exceptional service and experiences for customers.
The barricade for Apple Saket was revealed this morning and features a unique design that takes inspiration from Delhi’s many gates, each signifying a new chapter to the city’s storied past. The colorful artwork celebrates Apple’s second store in India — located right in the nation’s capital. Beginning April 20, customers will be able to stop by to explore Apple’s latest product lineup, find creative inspiration, and get personalized service and support from the store’s team of Specialists, Creatives, and Geniuses.
In celebration of the first Apple Store opening in India, Apple BKC announced a special Today at Apple series — “Mumbai Rising” — running from opening day through the summer. Bringing visitors, local artists, and creatives together, these sessions will offer hands-on activities with Apple’s products and services that celebrate the local community and culture in Mumbai. Customers can explore the “Mumbai Rising” sessions and sign up at apple.com/in/today.
Ahead of opening day, customers are invited to download custom Apple BKC and Apple Saket wallpapers, specially curated playlists on Apple Music to move to the sounds of Mumbai and Delhi, and visit apple.com/in/retail/bkc and apple.com/in/retail/saket to learn more about the upcoming openings in India. Apple BKC opens Tuesday, April 18, at 11 a.m. IST, and Apple Saket will open for customers April 20 at 10 a.m. IST.