Wed Oct 30 16:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Apple Unveils Powerful M4 Chip-Powered MacBook Pros

**San Francisco, CA** – Apple today announced significant upgrades to its 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro line, introducing the new M4 Pro and M4 Max chips. These powerful processors, previously debuted in the Mac Mini, deliver “the world’s fastest CPU core” and “industry-leading single-threaded performance,” according to Apple.

The new MacBook Pros boast enhanced features including:

* **M4 Pro and M4 Max chips:** Offering dramatically faster multithreaded performance, improved GPU cores with a 2x faster ray-tracing engine, and a 2x faster neural engine for enhanced AI capabilities.
* **Thunderbolt 5 ports:** These are the first Mac laptops to feature the next-generation Thunderbolt connectivity.
* **12-megapixel webcam with desk view:** Providing enhanced video conferencing capabilities.
* **Nano-texture display:** Offering up to 1,000 nits of SDR brightness and 1,600 nits in HDR for stunning visuals.
* **Increased base RAM:** The entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro now starts with 16GB of RAM, while the M4 Pro models jump to 24GB.
* **Design upgrade for 14-inch base model:** Includes an additional USB-C / Thunderbolt 4 port and a sleek Space Black option.

The new MacBook Pros are expected to be a boon for creatives and professionals who rely on performance-intensive workflows. The entry-level 14-inch model, now with the M4 chip and an additional port, is particularly enticing for users seeking a more affordable, yet powerful Pro experience.

The new MacBook Pros will be available for pre-order today, with shipping starting on November 8th. Prices start at $1,599 for the base 14-inch model and $1,999 for the 14-inch M4 Pro. The 16-inch M4 Pro starts at $2,499.

In addition to the MacBook Pro updates, Apple is also increasing the base RAM for M2 and M3 MacBook Air models to 16GB, starting at $999 for the M2. This move suggests that Apple is prioritizing RAM as a crucial component for its future features and may signal that older models with less RAM might be left behind in future updates.

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