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Apple's M4 Macs: Compact Design and Enhanced AI

Apple unveils new Mac mini and MacBook Pro models with M4 chips, featuring improved performance and AI capabilities, along with a redesigned, compact Mac mini.

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Andrej Sokolow

Which Apple products now feature the M4 chip?: The M4 chip powers both the updated MacBook Pro and Mac mini. While externally identical to the M3 version, the MacBook Pro's improvements are primarily internal. The Mac mini features a redesigned, more compact chassis.
What are the key physical changes in the new Mac mini?: The new Mac mini is significantly more compact than its predecessor, measuring 12.7cm x 12.7cm and weighing approximately 700 grams. Its smaller size and lighter weight make it highly portable.
How has the design of the new Mac mini improved usability?: The Mac mini's new design includes conveniently placed ports on the front (two USB-C 3, headphone jack) and rear (three Thunderbolt ports, HDMI, Ethernet), along with a hidden power button on the bottom. This updated design improves usability and accessibility.
What are the main features of Apple Intelligence software?: Apple Intelligence, initially launching with text-enhancement tools, offers features such as grammar and style adjustments (Friendly, Professional, Concise modes), summarization, and list/table creation. It's designed to improve everyday writing efficiency.
What are the core specifications of the M4 chip and its AI capabilities?: Apple's new M4 chips include at least 10 CPU cores, 10 GPU cores, and 16 cores in the Neural Engine, designed to support Apple's new AI software, Apple Intelligence. This enhances performance for AI tasks and other applications.

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