Apple Upgrades The MacBook Pro, Releases M2 Pro & M2 Max

The new MacBook Pro 2023 and the Mac mini M2 are repeating a trend witnessed last summer with the release of the MacBook Air M2. Basic models of the device with the standard SSD come with a drastic drop in performance – well under that of the 2020/2021

Apple has yet to start shipping Macs with M2 Pro or M2 Max chips, however, the first few benchmarks for the new Apple Silicon chips ahead of the devices' for the public. The M2 Max's graphics performance even approaches that of the top model – the M1 Ultra.

Although Apple hasn't quite managed to maintain the exact yearly-cycle with its M-chips as it has with its A-chips, the company has surely made some progress despite the delays. The first M3 macs are apparently already undergoing preparation for a fall debut.

After a long wait, the new performance versions of the MacBook Pro and the Mac mini have arrived. The devices are available in M2 Pro/Max and M2 Pro configurations respectively. We'll reveal the most recent announcements and our editorial opinion in the remainder of this article.

It's finally time – more than 2 years after the release of the Mac mini M1, its successor has arrived. Apple announced the launch of the Mac mini M2 via press release – now likely to remain the current model for some time. The new generation comes with M2 and M2 Pro chip configurations.

The first revisions to the MacBook Pro 14"/16", introduced 15 months ago, have now made their debut before hitting the market. Apple has withdrawn the curtain and revealed the devices' improvements and what customers can expect.

The Mac Pro is coming this year – that much is essentially certain. However, speculation about the device's release date is already brewing: Some reports estimate a spring release, others, a fall. Mark Gurman indicates that a release could come earlier than expected.

2023 is the year that Apple will finally release the 2019 Mac Pro's progeny – and this much is for sure. Bloomberg recently reported that the device should ship with the housing of its Intel forebearer, and the upgradeability of the device's RAM will be limited.

How might the notebooks of the future look? According to a recent report, Apple has already decided on the matter for the industry, and it appears that the innovative 20" MacBooks of the future will wield continuous displays. Normal, integrated keyboards would disappear as a result.

Thus far, Apple's production strategy for the various iterations of the M1 provides some clues as to the upcoming M2 chips set for a reveal next month. The past offers a pretty good indication of how the future might look for the Mac Pro's highly awaited M2 Extreme.

According to a recent report, Apple plans to produce the standard M2 in the 5-nm production process, whereas the M2 Pro, Max, and Ultra will all see production in the 3-nm process. However, as per Ming-Chio Kuo, it doesn't look as if this will be the case – and official statements from TSMC back this up.

The M1 Mac mini has been on the market for almost two years now – and many users are already hoping for a more powerful configuration with an M1 Pro. Mark Gurman from Bloomberg reports that Apple is planning for a Mac mini with M2 and M2 Pro.

In a rather unusual manner, Apple seems to have axed the release of an already finished Mac. The Mac Pro M1 was apparently ready for the market, but Apple refrained from launching the product for tactical reasons.

As far as the current Mac lineup (apart from the Mac Pro) is concerned, Apple has indeed swapped out Intel processors in favor of its own chips – however, the MacBook Air M2 is the first truly Intel-free Mac.

iFixit just deconstructed the new MacBook Air to take a look at its interior components. Earlier generations were frequently criticized for the fact that everything was glued together – making repairs difficult to impossible. Has the situation improved?

The MacBook Air does not possess any fans, making for a quieter running experience – with the tradeoff being performance throttling (temporarily lowered clock rate) to prevent excessive heat development during operation under extended CPU and GPU load. To what extent does this affect the new M2-generation? Recent data provides an answer.

Apple has begun providing customers with information concerning the expected deliveries of their new MacBook Air M2 devices. The shipment confirmations prognosticate a timely receipt – although devices have frequently come a day early in the past.

The Mac Studio only entered the Apple lineup no more than a few months ago, however, there are already references concerning the next generation. The timing is unusual, especially given that there have been no rumors concerning any updates to the device.

Not everyone is necessarily thrilled about the fact that Apple will begin delivery of the new MacBook Air M2 in a few days. According to information from industry insider sources, one report claims that the Wintel market (Windows/Intel) sees the notebook as a threat to its own sales figures.

Upon the release of its relatives, the iMac 27” did not receive the same M1 (or even M2) chip treatment. The model disappeared entirely from the Apple lineup, with the official statement that it would be discontinued. However, various sources including Mark Gurman from Bloomberg now report that the device could in fact make a return.

Although there's yet to be an official confirmation from Apple, according to a report, this is soon to come. The MacBook Air should be available for sale as early as next week, with shipments beginning one week thereafter.