M4 MacBook Pro: All the rumors and leaks about the next-gen Apple laptop (2024)

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Does MacBook get replaced? ›

The Apple Limited Warranty covers your Mac and the Apple-branded accessories that come in the box with your product against manufacturing issues for one year from the date when you bought them. Apple-branded accessories purchased separately are covered by the Apple Limited Warranty for Accessories.

Apple MacBook Pro 2024 rumored release date and price

The expectation for the next MacBook Pro that'll surely come with the M4 chip on-board is that these laptops will arrive towards the end of 2024 – or at least some initial models will.

Can a MacBook Survive a Water Spill? MacBooks are not waterproof, but they do have some protection against water damage. Modern MacBooks have flaps and gaskets on their ports, along with a silicon membrane in the keyboards to safeguard internal components. However, small liquid spills can be managed if you act quickly.

Apple's latest 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models debuted in October 2023.

Lots of people have Macs that are 10 or even 20 years old that still work. And there are a few that are even older than that. The flip side is that Apple products are notoriously tricky to fix or upgrade and usually have to be sent to Apple or taken to an authorized service center.

The average lifespan of an Apple MacBook Pro typically ranges between 5 to 7 years. This can vary based on several factors including usage patterns, maintenance, and technological advancements. With proper care, however, it's possible to extend its lifespan beyond these estimates.

However, new rumors have already started spinning up about the 2025 MacBook Pro lineup, which an M5 processor will supposedly power. The latest from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (via Neowin) claims that the 2025 version will feature a compact camera module (CCM).

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Middle tier and higher-end 14-inch models will get the M4 Pro and M4 Max chips, as will the 16-inch models. The M4 chips are built on the 3-nanometer process, but compared to the M3 chips, they have improved performance, efficiency, and AI capabilities. Apple introduced a new, more powerful Neural Engine.

In normal operation, some heat rises through the keyboard and surrounding surface, enough to keep the M3 chipset in a comfortable operating window.

Yes, the MacBook Air M1 is still worth getting in 2024

There are few other laptops in this price range offering the same level of overall functionality.

Do MacBooks get dusty? ›

Yes, dust can and often does get inside a MacBook Pro. Over time, as the laptop draws in air to cool its internal components, it can also pull in dust, pet hair, and other small particles from the surrounding environment.

The MacBook Air M4, Mac Pro M4, and Mac Studio M4 will follow sometime in the first half of 2025, most likely in either March or June. That means the M4 Mac line-up release dates could be as follows: MacBook Pro M4/M4 Pro/M4 Max (late 2024), starting at $1,599. Mac Mini M4/M4 Pro (late 2024), starting at $599.

The latest MacBook Pro 16-inch is hands-down the best laptop for creative professionals we've ever tested, being powered by a choice of the M3 Pro and M3 Max chips, Apple's latest and most powerful laptop hardware.

With Apple Trade In, you can get a great value for your current device and apply it toward a new one. And you can do it all online or at an Apple Store. If your device isn't eligible for credit, we'll recycle it for free. It's a great deal for you and the planet.

Apple stands behind their products. If they cannot fix it, they will replace it. You do not want to get too close to warranty expiration though. If you buy it now, it all starts over with a new computer (if that is what you think will end up happening.

AppleCare+ doesn't cover loss or theft of computers, and can't be bought after the incident. Unless you have a non-Apple insurance policy which says otherwise, you'd need to pay the full price for a replacement.