Apple Inc. is nearing production of updated MacBook Airs with M4 chips for release in early 2025, a follow-up to a wave of new Macs that are coming next week, according to people familiar with the matter.

The iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini are all expected to receive the M4 chip later this month in the form of an online-focused event.

His first missive, noted that Apple is holding a "hands-on experience" on October 30 in Los Angeles. It's not clear if the hands-on event will feature new Macs, but if it does, presumably Apple needs to announce the upcoming devices before journalists and influencers check them out.

With an October event discarded, it seems Apple has set the release date for new M4 Macs for next week. Here's what we know.

We've heard several reports that Apple will launch a new MacBook Pro with M4 soon. The latest supply chain rumors claim that the next laptop will hit the market before the end of October. Like the new iPad mini, Apple could surprise launch the latest MacBook Pro, or the company could have an October event to drop the news.

It looks like we may be getting M4 MacBook Pros"very soon." But also the Mac mini and iMac. So what do these new M4 Macs mean for you? Let's get into it.

Apple’s October event may launch M4 Macs, MacBooks, iMac, and accessories, with a hands-on experience planned for October 30.

Apple is to host a hands-on experience zone for M4 Macs in Los Angeles on October 30. Know when the new M4 MacBook Pro and other devices are launching.