Leaks about the MacBook Pro M4 reveal valuable hidden information.
A series of prominent leaks have unveiled Apple's yet-to-be-released MacBook Pro M4, revealing detailed information about its features. Here’s what we have discovered.
In recent weeks, Apple has experienced a significant information leak regarding its upcoming M4 MacBook Pro, despite not having made an official announcement about this device yet. Through a series of alleged high-profile leaks and unboxing videos, we have been able to glean remarkable details about the company's new laptop. For a company that has maintained such a tight-lipped secrecy record like Apple, these events represent a significant security breach; however, for technology enthusiasts, this outcome has provided valuable insights.
The rumors began at the end of September when a leaker known as ShrimpApplePro shared an image of the M4 MacBook Pro's packaging. Shortly thereafter, two Russian YouTubers claimed to have received units of the laptop, which they disassembled and analyzed on their channels. Soon, indications emerged that up to 200 units of the M4 MacBook Pro were for sale on Facebook and a Russian classifieds site. Such happenings are unusual concerning Apple launches, which typically allow only minor details to leak before presentations.
The last major security setback for Apple occurred nearly 15 years ago when an employee left an iPhone 4 in a bar in California, which ended up in tech news portals. The new reports, if substantiated, could indicate one of the worst security breaches in the company's history and give us a glimpse of what the next flagship model of the brand will be.
The details that have come to light suggest that the M4 MacBook Pro will feature an M4 chip, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. Currently, the base model M3 MacBook Pro has 512GB but only 8GB of memory, which could indicate that the basic M4 model will offer double the RAM. This change has been previously discussed by experts in the tech field.
Additionally, rumors point to the new model being available in Space Black, a color that has so far been reserved for models with the M3 Pro and M3 Max chips. The packaging shown in the leaked videos confirms that these MacBooks will feature three Thunderbolt 4 ports, representing an upgrade compared to the M3 MacBook Pro, which only has two Thunderbolt 3 ports.
Regarding performance, leakers indicate that the M4 chip will provide improved performance, with an estimated 27% increase in single-core performance and a 31% improvement in multi-core performance compared to the M3. Benchmarks for the M4's GPU have also surfaced, suggesting an improvement of nearly 20%.
This situation has raised questions about the perception of security within Apple. The company has taken severe measures against those who share images and videos of unannounced products, but this has not prevented leaks of this magnitude from occurring. As images and speculation continue to circulate, doubts persist about the authenticity of these leaks. While they appear credible due to the multiple sources that have showcased functioning laptops, the possibility that they are disguised versions of existing models is also valid.
However, the mystery will be resolved at Apple’s upcoming launch event, scheduled for October. If an M4 MacBook Pro is revealed that matches the models already showcased online, the magnitude of this security breach will be conclusively confirmed.
