Apple has taken the wraps off its newest iMac, featuring the powerful M4 chip and a suite of new tools powered by Apple Intelligence. With upgraded performance, gorgeous new colours, and an ultra-thin design, this new iteration solidifies iMac’s place as the world’s best all-in-one desktop.
The refreshed iMac offers a 4.5K Retina display with a new nano-texture glass option, a 12MP Centre Stage camera, Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, and colour-matched USB-C accessories. Pre-orders begin today, and customers can get their hands on the device starting Friday, November 8.
Supercharged Performance with the M4 Chip
The new M4 chip brings enhanced speed and AI capabilities, delivering up to 1.7x faster performance for productivity apps and 2.1x faster speeds for gaming and content creation compared to the previous M1 model.
The GPU features Apple’s latest graphics architecture, making demanding tasks like photo editing and gaming smoother than ever. With 16GB of unified memory and up to 32GB configurable, the new iMac effortlessly handles multitasking across applications and intensive workflows. The upgraded Neural Engine ensures lightning-fast AI processing, further enhancing Apple Intelligence features such as Siri and Writing Tools.
● Everyday Productivity: Up to 1.7x faster performance in apps like Microsoft Excel.
● Gaming: Up to 2x higher frame rates for an immersive experience.
● Content Creation: Up to 2.1x faster photo and video editing in Adobe Creative Suite apps.
● Intel Comparison: iMac with M4 is up to 4.5x faster than top Intel all-in-ones and 6x faster than the last Intel-based iMac.
Apple Intelligence: Smarter, Personalised, and Private
The new iMac takes personalization to the next level with Apple Intelligence, a system-wide platform blending AI tools and privacy-first features.
With Writing Tools, users can fine-tune their text across apps, while the improved Siri offers seamless switching between typed and spoken commands. New creative features, including Image Playground and Genmoji, allow users to create images and custom emojis effortlessly.
In December 2024, ChatGPT will be integrated into Siri, letting users access AI-driven expertise directly within the system. Importantly, Apple Intelligence processes most data on-device and secures complex tasks through Private Cloud Compute, ensuring user privacy.
Fresh Colours and Nano-Texture Display
The iMac now comes in seven striking colours: green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, and silver. Each device is designed to brighten any space, with bold tones on the back and softer shades on the front to keep users focused.
The 4.5K Retina display delivers outstanding visuals, and for the first time, offers a nano-texture glass option that minimizes glare without compromising image clarity. This makes the iMac ideal for use in bright environments like living rooms and storefronts.
A 12MP Camera for Crystal-Clear Video Calls
The new iMac’s 12MP Centre Stage camera automatically adjusts to keep users in the frame, ideal for FaceTime calls or virtual meetings.
A unique Desk View mode leverages the camera’s wide-angle lens, displaying both the user and their workspace, which is particularly useful for educators and content creators. Complementing the video capabilities is a studio-quality three-microphone array with noise cancellation, paired with a six-speaker system for immersive audio.
Advanced Connectivity and macOS Sequoia
With four Thunderbolt 4 ports, the iMac can connect to two 6K external displays, creating an enormous workspace with over 50 million pixels. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 ensure fast, stable connections, while Touch ID offers easy and secure access to the system, enabling fast profile switching and Apple Pay authentication.
Running on macOS Sequoia, the new iMac offers seamless integration with iPhones via Mirroring, smarter browsing tools in Safari, and advanced gaming modes with Personalised Spatial Audio. The operating system also introduces the Passwords app, centralizing credential management for users.
Pricing and Availability
The M4-powered iMac is available to pre-order today via Apple’s online store and app, starting at S$1,799 for consumers and S$1,719 for education customers. It will arrive in stores and with authorised resellers on November 8, 2024.
Configurations and Pricing
● Base Model: 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16GB unified memory, 256GB SSD (configurable up to 1TB), starting at S$1,799.
● Upgraded Model: 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB unified memory (configurable up to 32GB), 256GB SSD (configurable up to 2TB), starting at S$2,099.
Both models include colour-matched accessories like the Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse (or Magic Trackpad), now equipped with USB-C. Click here to find out more.
