Apple just unveiled its new MacBook Pro lineup powered by M4 chips, making 16GB memory standard for $1,599. The flagship M4 Max supports up to 128GB unified memory capable of running 200B-parameter LLMs directly on-device alongside Apple Intelligence. Why it matters: It gives developers a legit portable machine for heavy local AI workloads without cloud GPU bills.
Apple just unveiled its M4 Pro and M4 Max chips, packing a Neural Engine that runs up to twice as fast as the previous generation. With unified memory bandwidth reaching up to 546GB/s and memory capacity topping out at 128GB, these processors can easily chew through demanding on-device AI tasks and Apple Intelligence workloads. Why it matters: Local AI just got a serious desktop-class performance upgrade.
Apple just unveiled a redesigned Mac mini, shrinking its footprint down to 5x5 inches while packing in M4 and M4 Pro chips. Starting at $599 with 16GB of unified memory, the tiny desktop is built specifically for on-device Apple Intelligence with a much faster Neural Engine. It basically turns Apple's entry desktop into a compact AI powerhouse.
