Yes, it could. It didn’t reinvent the wheel, but numerous small changes make Apple’s all-in-one even better at the same price. The chip is even faster, the rear port configuration is smarter, it makes you look even better on video calls, and it ...

Mac is the rock of Apple’s desktop line. Over the past decade we’ve seen the iMac Pro come and go, Apple struggling to crack the Mac Pro, and largely forgetting the Mac Mini existed for more than a decade.

The Apple iMac returns with a new chip and a couple of new tricks. However, would it kill Apple to release a 27-inch model already?

When it comes to connectivity, the iMac strikes a balance between Spartan and splurge, offering four USB4 Thunderbolt 4 ports on the back of the machine, as well as Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. If you were looking for something like a USB-A port or an HDMI port for connecting an external monitor, you'll need to get an adapter first.

The design remains the same, but you get a new processor and a more generous RAM offering without a price increase. Sadly, Apple is still miserly with the iMac's storage.

You can also configure the Mac Mini M4 with up to 32GB of memory and a 2TB SSD, which will cost you $1,799 or $1,899 if you add a gigabit Ethernet port. You can trick out the Mac Mini M4 Pro with a 14-core CPU, up to 64GB of unified memory, an 8TB SSD, and a gigabit Ethernet port. However, it will set you back a whopping $4,699.

With the M4, Apple finally has a base MacBook Pro that’s less of a parts-bin compromise and more of an actual Pro machine. It’s a laptop you can buy and not feel like you’re caught in between anything.

For years, the Mini was the odd man out in the Mac desktop lineup. Apple has given plenty of love to the iMac over the years. The Mac Pro has had a few false starts, but the company is clearly committed to offering a true professional-grade desktop experience.

With a new chip and a handful of quality of life improvements, the M4 MacBook Pro has reached new heights.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox