As many as seven new Mac models will be released, including a revamped Mac Pro and a larger-screened iMac Pro.
By the end of 2022, Apple has set a two-year deadline for switching from Intel CPUs to its own Apple Silicon. A few more tweaks are needed to complete the move, in addition to the usual enhancements that Apple makes to its current models.
According to Bloomberg’s “Power On” newsletter from Mark Gurman, Apple might release seven new Mac models in total in 2022. Additionally, Gurman includes Mac models that are expected to be released during the year.
The M1 Pro and M1 Max processors, as well as the much-anticipated next-generation M2 chip, are all on Gurman’s list. In 2022, an updated M1 Max is expected to be in use as well.
The Mac mini is said to feature a plexiglass-like top cover and extra Thunderbolt ports on the rear in the next revamp..
Mac minis with the M1 Pro and M2 chips are included in the list of new models. Additionally, a 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 CPU will be released, as well as an updated 13-inch MacBook Air.
Rumors about an upgraded 24-inch iMac with an M2 chip, as well as a bigger iMac Pro with M1 Pro and M1 Max chip variations, are also circulating, according to Gurman. Last but not least, the projected Mac Pro redesign with Apple Silicon and a smaller container is expected to have CPUs that deliver the same power of two or four M1 Max chips..
Gurman predicts that Apple won’t release an entry-level iMac to compete with the 27-inch model, arguing that it could have done so at the time of the 24-inch upgrade.
According to Gurman, the 13-inch MacBook Pro and the Mac mini are “two of the oldest Apple Silicon Macs in the lineup today,” thus an upgrade is most likely in the spring.