Over the last few months, there has been a flood of leaks and speculation about what Apple might unveil at its anticipated October event. While the company in Cupertino hasn't officially announced the event, recent information and industry experts suggest it is likely, with M4-equipped MacBook Pros and entry-level iPads expected to be the highlights.
New MacBook Pro Packaging
Recently, a tweet from ShrimpApplePro featured an image that seems to show the packaging for the upcoming 14-inch MacBook Pro, which will include the M4 system on chip (SoC), 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage. The authenticity of the image is still uncertain, but there hasn’t been any strong evidence to dispute it.
Upgraded Specifications
The packaging appears to confirm that Apple will increase the base model's RAM to 16 GB. While it's possible this box could belong to a customized version, that's unlikely, as Apple typically doesn't list the details for built-to-order (BTO) models on the outer packaging.
Additionally, prior reports indicated that the M4 MacBook Pros began mass production at the end of last month, making it plausible that they have already been packaged and could be ready to ship if the event occurs as expected.
Expected Lineup
The new M4 MacBook Pro lineup is rumored to include 14-inch and 16-inch models available in M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max configurations. With the rise of powerful processors from AMD and Intel, the anticipation for Apple's M4 series is high among Apple enthusiasts. If the rumors about their upcoming release are accurate, we will soon see if Apple's latest chips can outperform their x86 rivals or fall short.
