Apple has confirmed an “exciting week” of announcements for Mac enthusiasts, starting on Monday. The company is expected to unveil updates to the MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini, alongside the launch of the first Apple Intelligence features.

Overview of Next Week’s Announcements

While specific details about the format of the announcements remain under wraps, it is likely that Apple will issue a series of press releases throughout the week, potentially accompanied by videos. Additionally, select creators have been invited to in-person hands-on events in Los Angeles, hinting at a more interactive experience for some attendees.

New MacBook Pro Models

Apple is anticipated to announce updates to the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. The base model M4 MacBook Pro is expected to start with 16GB of RAM for the first time, along with three Thunderbolt 4 ports, an upgrade from the current base M3 model. Rumors suggest that it will feature a 10-core CPU and a 10-core GPU, an increase from the 8-core configuration of the M3.

Higher-end versions of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models powered by the M4 Pro and M4 Max chips are also expected, although no major changes beyond the new chips are anticipated.

Updated iMac

The 24-inch iMac is set to receive a spec bump, transitioning from the M3 chip to the M4 chip, which promises improved performance. This new model may also include an upgraded 16GB of RAM and two additional CPU cores, similar to the base model M4 MacBook Pro.

Revamped Mac mini

The Mac mini is poised for a significant refresh, featuring upgrades to the M4 and M4 Pro chips. Notably, the new Mac mini will undergo its most substantial redesign in years, reportedly being “far smaller than its predecessor” and adopting a form factor akin to the Apple TV. While the overall footprint will be smaller, it may be slightly taller than the current model.

New Accessories on the Horizon

Apple is also expected to unveil new versions of the Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Mouse. These updates are not expected to be dramatic; rather, the focus will be on transitioning the accessories from Lightning to USB-C for charging.

iOS 18.1 Release

In addition to hardware announcements, Apple has confirmed the release of iOS 18.1, which will introduce the first Apple Intelligence features. This update will include Writing Tools, Clean Up in the Photos app, notification summaries, and more.

Alongside iOS 18.1, Apple will also release macOS Sequoia 15.1, iPadOS 18.1, tvOS 18.1, watchOS 11.1, and visionOS 2.1, marking a significant week for Apple across its software and hardware platforms.