News JVTech Apple: the next Mac Pro 2023 could be deprived of an essential function
Expected later this year, the new Mac Pro could be relatively disappointing according to recent rumors. Moreover, in addition to not very innovative technical features, Apple’s new desktop computer could also be less easy to upgrade at home.
Could 2023 be a disappointing year when it comes to what’s new from Apple? If it is clearly too early to say, it is clear that the insiders are not particularly enthusiastic about what the Cupertino company would provide for the coming months. Among them is Mark Gurman, a Bloomberg journalist who publishes weekly a newsletter about Apple.
Generally knowledgeable, Mark Gurman talks about the future of Apple’s Mac Pro in his latest post. A new generation should arrive during the first half of the year, but rumors do not suggest a great revolution to come.
The disappointing Mac Pro 2023 at Apple?
Mark Gurman understands that Apple is currently only planning one new Mac Pro this year. According to him, it should bea model equipped with an M2 Ultra chipand a chassis similar to previous models, with the little “cheese grater” side that we love or hate.
Previously, a rumor suggested that Apple could release a Mac Pro with a new “overpowered” chip, called M1 Extreme, and has 48 CPU cores and 152 GPU cores. But the Bloomberg reporter thinks the company has left that possibility aside, at least for this year, with a view to not propose only a minor update of his machine.
the Mac Pro is very easy to recognize.
The 2023 Mac Pro might be difficult to refresh yourself
But this lack of novelty concerning the Mac Pro 2023 could also be accompanied byApple’s desire to lock down its machine a little more. Indeed, on the Mac Pro currently sold, user can update RAM by himself, either to change the RAM modules, or to extend the memory of the device. A priori, if the rumors are confirmed, this possibility could simply disappear with the new Mac Pro.
It means that to add RAM to the computer under macOS, it will be necessary to go directly through Apple, which tends to charge a high price for this type of modification. The reason ? “The RAM is directly linked to the motherboard of the M2 Ultra”summarizes Mark Gurman. Bad news for users who are used to fine-tuning this parameter themselves after purchasing their machine.
An Apple VR headset concept. Source: Antonio De Rosa
Apple’s mixed reality headset could be Apple’s event of the year
While Mark Gurman dwells extensively on the Mac Pro, the journalist adds that, overall, Apple should not revolutionize its catalog this year. The journalist expects few major changes on the iPad and Apple Watch side. It will probably be necessary to wait until 2024 to see the arrival of a new iMac Pro nor would the firm have a new Apple TV in the pipeline for this year.
remain two announcements expected : that of iPhone 15which will not take place before the next school year, and that of apple mixed reality headset, which could ultimately steal the show from the firm’s other products. The company will be there in 2023, but perhaps not in the expected way.
