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Apple is reportedly gearing up to announce the new iMac, also dubbed as the iMac 2020, sometime in August. However, tech fans should manage their expectations as known leakers suggest the next Apple-made computer will sport a familiar look.
iMac 2020 specs could still include an Intel-based processor
Reports on the release of an iMac refresh arriving this year started to flood the rumor mill around spring. But after Apple’s rumored event in March was reportedly canceled internally due to COVID-19, leaks about the iMac 2020 has shifted. The product refresh is now anticipated to be confirmed within the second half of the year.
9To5Mac reported on Sunday that the highly anticipated iMac refresh could be announced “as soon as this week.” Technically, that suggests a possible unveiling before July ends. However, another known leaker, Jon Prosser, shared a screenshot of the report adding the comment “Nope” on Twitter. The Front Page Tech creator then advised tech fans wanting to see a “new iMac” to keep their eyes peeled for announcements in August.
If you want the new iMac, keep an eye out for August.
— Jon Prosser (@jon_prosser) July 26, 2020
No redesign.
Another leaker on Twitter @iHacktu even reported that the “future iMac” might be released on Aug. 24 as a tribute to the late Steve Jobs. On the same date in 2011, Jobs resigned as Apple’s CEO. Despite these leakers’ fairly good track record, it should be noted that tech companies have seen changes in their usual product launch schedules since the pandemic starts so take these claims with a pinch of salt.
My Apple source insinuates that the future iMac could be released on August 24 in memory of steve job... for those who know Apple's story it's an important date. pic.twitter.com/YTE4iJ7cue
— iHacktu Pro (@ihacktu) July 27, 2020
iMac 2020 release date set in a few weeks?
Aside from the new iMac’s reported release window, another interesting detail reported has been the lack of significant changes. 9To5Mac and Prosser agree that the new iMac 2020 will not be redesigned, which leads to speculations that it would be just a simple product refresh possibly including a more up-to-date generation of processors, among other upgrades.
Apple also announced during the WWDC 2020 last month that it is ditching Intel-based chips for its Mac computers for the ARM-based Apple Silicon. However, it also does not look like the incoming iMac in the middle of the year will not be the first Apple computer to manifest this change.
Prosser suggested that this change could debut on the 13.3-inch MacBook Pro. Apple usually announces new MacBooks in October. This lines up with other earlier reports expecting the new Apple Silicon-powered Macs will arrive in the market in late 2020.
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