Since Apple phased out the 27-inch iMac in 2022, the company has been silent on any plans for a revival or a new model. The iMac Pro also faced a similar fate that year and remains an unanswered question in Apple’s lineup.
However, it looks like Apple’s ambitions for a large-screen all-in-one (AIO) desktop are still alive. In the latest edition of his PowerOn newsletter, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg suggests that the tech giant might be eyeing the launch of an oversized desktop in the future.
The report indicates that Apple continues to place importance on the professional market, planning updates to both the Mac Pro and Mac Studio. The idea of a larger-screen iMac could eventually come to fruition, according to the newsletter.
When Apple first revamped the iMac design with the M1, many speculated about the possibility of a larger version joining the existing 24-inch model. Unfortunately, those expectations and whispers within the industry have yet to materialize into a reality.
What about the return of the 27-inch iMac or even a larger version? It appears there may be a wait ahead. The company is reportedly busy refreshing the Mac Studio Display, which could be available next year.
As for producing a successor to the Pro Display XDR, which debuted at a steep price of $5,000, Apple does not seem to be in a hurry. This model was never designed for the masses, so it is unlikely that we will see a new version anytime soon, especially given that it has been available since 2019.
The status of a larger iMac remains uncertain. In 2023, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo mentioned that Apple was preparing a 32-inch iMac for potential release around 2024 or 2025, but this has not yet occurred.
This anticipated model was expected to feature a mini-LED display similar to that of the current MacBook Pro laptops. Will Apple finally release a 27-inch or 32-inch iMac this year? So far, discussions surrounding such a machine have been relatively sparse and vague.
Looking ahead, Apple is planning to refresh its MacBook Air with the upcoming M4 chip. Later this year, the transition to M5 silicon will begin with the MacBook Pro. Additionally, updated versions of the Mac Pro and Mac Studio are on the horizon, alongside an M5-equipped iPad Pro expected next year.
