Apple Set to Give the Mac Its Long-Awaited M4 Chip Overhaul: Power On

Also: fresh details on the company’s upcoming smart home device.

MacBook Pro and Air models on display at an Apple retail store.Photographer: Samsul Said/Bloomberg

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By Mark Gurman

October 27, 2024 at 12:45 PM UTC

Apple kicks off a Mac overhaul this week that centers on new M4 chips. Also: a low-end iPad is slated for next year; the company shows growing interest in glucose tracking; iOS 18.2 software with AI upgrades goes into testing; and Apple makes headway on a home device.

Last week in Power On: Apple’s latest iPad mini highlights the company’s secret artificial intelligence advantage.