Is Apple’s Next MacBook Pro a Game-Changer? Leak Hints at 16GB RAM for Entry-Level Laptops
Breaking: Apple’s Next-Gen MacBook Pro with M4 Chip Spotted in Leaked Retail Box?
Rumors have been circulating about the upcoming MacBook Pro with the M4 chip, and a fresh leak may have just given us our first glimpse of the next-gen laptop. A photo of a purported retail box for the new MacBook Pro has surfaced online, but should we be excited or cautious?
The leak comes courtesy of ShrimpApplePro, a regular leaker, who posted the image on X. However, it’s worth noting that the photo has some notable caveats. For one, it’s a blurred image with a lot of glare and reflections, making it difficult to read the small print. Additionally, the leaker admits that the image could be faked or Photoshopped.
The Case of the MacBook Pro and the Optical Illusion
As we take a closer look at the leaked box, we notice a few bones of contention. Firstly, the box blurb still mentions an ‘Apple ID’ rather than its new name, the ‘Apple Account’. However, as ShrimpApplePro points out, the iPhone 16 tech specs still use the term ‘Apple ID’, so this might not be a major issue.
Another point of contention is the QR code on the box, which looks similar to an iPhone-style code. This could be a new addition to the MacBook Pro range, or just a design flourish. Then there’s the descriptive blurb, which seems to say "Includes 16-inch MacBook Pro" in some lights, but looks like it says "14-inch" when you zoom in. It’s a bit like an optical illusion!
Specs and Possibilities
So, what does the box reveal about the next-gen MacBook Pro? According to the spec on the box, it’s a MacBook Pro M4 with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, which aligns with the M4 chip in high-end iPad Pros currently. The box also mentions 16GB of RAM, which could be the base model for the entry-level MacBook Pro 14-inch with M4.
What’s Next?
While we can’t confirm the authenticity of the leak, it’s certainly an intriguing glimpse into what’s to come. If Apple does release a MacBook Pro with M4 and 16GB of RAM as the base model, it would be a significant step forward for professionals and creatives who rely on these laptops. Only time will tell if this leak is a harbinger of good things to come.
