All the M4 Mac highlights from Apple's big announcements

Apple had a big week for Mac announcements, unveiling new M4 MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini models, as well as new M4 Pro and M4 Max chips — all of which go on sale next Friday, November 8. macOS Sequoia 15.1 with Apple Intelligence also debuted. Here are all the highlights from Apple's big announcements.

MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini

14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro: M4 Pro and Max, Thunderbolt 5, improved battery, camera, and more.
Entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro: 16GB of RAM, new camera, improved battery, and more.
iMac: New colors, M4 chip, USB-C accessories, improved camera, and more.
Mac mini: tiny but mighty. M4 or M4 Pro, 16GB of RAM, 5 USB-C ports, and more.

Notable Features and Details:

Center Stage Camera: MacBook Pro and iMac get a new 12-megapixel Center Stage Camera.
Nano Texture Option: iMac and MacBook Pro also have a Nano Texture Display option.
A New Battery Life Record: The M4 MacBook Pro comes with the longest battery life of any Mac.
Thunderbolt 5 Debuts: The M4 Pro and M4 Max support Thunderbolt 5 for faster data transfer rates and greater bandwidth.
The Mac mini is only 5×5 inches: It’s not as small as the Apple TV, but it’s close.
The First Zero-Carbon Mac: The tiny new Mac mini is the first zero-carbon Mac.
M4 Pro details: Up to 14 CPU cores, up to 20 GPU cores, and up to 64GB of RAM.
The M4 Max goes further: Up to 16 CPU cores, up to 40 GPU cores, and up to 128GB of RAM.

Miscellaneous Hardware Updates

USB-C Accessories: Apple’s Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Mouse finally come with USB-C charging.
MacBook Air RAM surprisee: The M4 Air won't be coming until next year, but the M2 and M3 models now start with 16GB of RAM for the same price.
Magic Mouse Charging: Yes, the new USB-C Magic Mouse still charges from the bottom.

Software Announcements

macOS Sequoia 15.1 is here: The Apple Intelligence update was sent to all users this week.
Another AAA game is coming to the Mac: Apple announced that Cyberpunk 2077 will be released in early 2025 for Mac users.
Final Cut Pro Transcription Coming Soon: Apple's professional video editor is getting a 'Transcribe to Subtitles' feature in a future update.

Apple's Mac announcements: Wrapping up

It's been a big week for the Mac, and we'll learn a lot more when these devices hit the hands of users next week. Apple's Mac announcements may be over, but new M4 Macs are coming soon.

Which of this week's announcements did you enjoy the most? What do you think of Apple's new product launch format? Let us know in the comments.