Apple recently released the 24-inch iMac with the M4 chip and Apple Intelligence. The refreshed iMac has improved speed, enhanced video capabilities, and a colorful design, making it a top choice for personal and professional users. It is available to pre-order starting at $1,299.
Supercharged by the M4 Chip
The M4 chip revolutionizes the iMac's performance, bringing up to 1.7x faster productivity and 2.1x improved performance when performing demanding tasks like gaming and photo editing. This enhancement is powered by a high-performance CPU and GPU based on Apple's advanced graphics architecture. It also ensures seamless multitasking and an optimized gaming experience.
Additionally, the M4's Neural Engine is over three times faster, which makes the new iMac an ultimate all-in-one AI-enabled computer. This performance is ideal for various users, including families, professionals, and gamers, who want higher frame rates, accelerated content creation, and efficient multitasking.
Apple Intelligence: A Leap Forward in AI
The new iMac also comes with Apple Intelligence, a personal intelligence system designed to redefine user experience via privacy-focused AI tools. This system has generative AI capabilities for creative tasks, such as Image Playground and GenMoji, allowing users to create images and custom emojis.
Siri has also received a significant upgrade and integrates smoothly with Apple Intelligence. This enables both voice and typed commands across the system.
Enhanced Display and Video Capabilities
This latest iMac features a 24-inch 4.5K retina display with a fresh nano texture glass option, reducing glare and enhancing visual clarity for various lighting environments. This option offers flexibility in workspaces with direct sunlight or bright lighting, ensuring the image quality is always good.
The iMac also has a 12MP Center Stage camera that automatically centers users during video calls even if they move around. It also has a desk view feature allowing for a Split Screen view, perfect for professional demonstrations or DIY presentations.
Advanced Connectivity and User Convenience
Another standout feature of the new iMac is its connectivity. It has four USB-C ports supporting Thunderbolt 4 for high-speed data transfers and compatibility with multiple 6K external displays. It also has Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 for a smooth connection with other devices and Touch ID to add a layer of security with fast user switching for seamless profile transitions.
It also benefits from the recently released macOS Sequoia, providing useful tools like iPhone mirroring, personalized spatial audio, and enhanced Safari with smarter browsing capabilities.
Environmentally conscious Design
Apple has followed its environmental commitment by using eco-friendly materials in the M4 iMac. These include recycled aluminum, gold, tin, and copper.
Doing so will help Apple attain its goal of carbon neutrality across its products by 2030. The iMac's fiber-based packing reduces its environmental impact.
Pricing and Availability
The M4 iMac is available in multiple configurations, starting at $1299 for the 8-core CPU and GPU model and $1499 for the 10-core version.
It comes in vibrant colors, including green, yellow, purple, and blue, with color-contrasting accessories like the magic keyboard and mouse.