The iMac Pro should make its return this year, but it will probably take a little longer than expected to find out. Expected in the spring, the future all-in-one would only be released during the summer.
Apple’s busy year should go through the renewal of the iMac Pro. The all-in-one computer is expected to return in 2022 to support the transition of Apple machines to its in-house chips. While rumors suggest a launch in the spring, the analyst specializing in screens Ross Young threw a chill on its release. Generally well informed, he announces that the new iMac Pro will rather be offered during the summer.
As we reported in today’s DSCC Weekly, we no longer expect the Apple iMac Pro to launch in the spring. Looks more like summer. Still with a MiniLED backlight, but fewer MiniLEDs/zones than in iPad/MacBook Pro’s.
—Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) January 31, 2022
The upcoming all-in-one might not launch until August or September, missing out on the Apple brand’s first virtual event of 2022. Apple is reportedly planning a conference in March or April to announce the iPhone SE 3 and other products, including an iPad Air or Macs. Finally, the Cupertino company – which could renew almost all of its catalog – would take its time before showing its iMac Pro.
An announcement at WWDC?
In view of Apple’s habits, a presentation during the summer, however, seems unlikely. On the other hand, we can expect the firm to take advantage of its WWDC conference to lift the veil on the successor to the 27-inch iMac. Rather oriented towards operating systems, the event sometimes reserved hardware surprises. In addition, this new model would target professionals more than the general public.
Like its predecessor launched in 2017 and disappeared from the radar in 2021, this new version promises to be particularly powerful. M1 Pro and M1 Max chips should drive this new iMac Pro, with a possible 12-core CPU variant. It could be called M1 Extreme or 12-core M1 Max to make this all-in-one stand out.
Power and design inspired by the iMac M1
Apple would keep a 27-inch chassis to have a large format model in its catalog. The iMac Pro would carry a Mini-LED screen with variable refresh (ProMotion) up to 120 Hz, with a Mini-LED matrix backlight less advanced than that of the 16-inch MacBook Pro or iPad Pro. As a reminder, these two products claim more than 10,000 mini-LEDs with 2,596 zones on the touch pad.
In his Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman confirms the existence of this iMac Pro and the Bloomberg journalist is betting on a design similar to that of the iMac M1. The 24-inch little brother was renewed last year to offer a refined and colorful design. The “Pro” model should meanwhile be inspired by what the brand has done with the latest MacBook Pros. More imposing, it would offer richer connectivity and a larger cooling system.
