The MacRumors Show: 'Glowtime' Event Invites and M4 Macs

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's recently announced "It's Glowtime" event for September 9 and what we're expecting from this year's M4 Mac models.


Apple this week sent out invitations for the "It's Glowtime" event that it is set to host on Monday, September 9. It is highly likely to unveil the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch SE 3, and AirPods 4. We take a look at the event invite that clearly hints at Apple Intelligence's prominent presence at the event and weigh up what sort of role it could play in each of the devices that are set to be revealed.

We also look at the upcoming M4 Mac models expected to launch this year: an entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 chip, new 14- and 16-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ models with the M4 Pro and M4 Max chips, a new iMac with the M4 chip, and a completely redesigned Mac mini with the M4 and M4 Pro chips. With the exception of the new Mac mini, these devices are expected to be minor refreshes that focus on chip upgrades, but they could come with 16GB of memory as standard across the board for the first time. Some of these machines are now believed to be in mass production, so while they probably won't be announced at Apple's "Glowtime" event, launch is likely to take place soon.

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If you haven't already listened to the previous episode of The MacRumors Show, catch up for our discussion about all of the latest Apple rumors for the remainder of 2024, including the ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌'s rumored "Desert Titanium" color option that's expected to replace Blue Titanium, the two fourth-generation AirPods variants coming later this year both with and without active noise cancellation, the Mac mini complete redesign with the M4 and M4 Pro chips, and M4 MacBook Pro refresh. We also took a look at rumors surrounding the third-generation AirPods Pro, the fourth-generation iPhone SE, and the likelihood of ‌Apple Intelligence‌ moving to a subscription model to boost Apple's services revenue.

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Top Rated Comments

peneaux Avatar
15 weeks ago
Would be nice to have M4 MacBooks. But knowing Tim Apple, dude will charge $2k for the base model (with 16GB ram) so the only option below will be the M3.


Why can’t they improve the GPU? Even the M1 cpu is enough for intensive tasks. But the GPU for gaming is bad. Even in Pro and Max M3 models can’t handle AAA titles in lowest settings at 30fps.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
con2apple Avatar
15 weeks ago

And by the way it was suggested that we all try out the Google photo editing feature because it's better than Apple's. Is Google the show's new sponsor?
Can't stand it when others are better than Apple?

Why don't you be happy that MacRumors no longer consists of biased fanboys, but reports more objectively about the company?
After all, it should be in your interest as an Apple user that the company does not become lazy, but instead continues to improve or at least remains good with competition.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Harry Haller Avatar
15 weeks ago

Would be nice to have M4 MacBooks. But knowing Tim Apple, dude will charge $2k for the base model (with 16GB ram) so the only option below will be the M3.


Why can’t they improve the GPU? Even the M1 cpu is enough for intensive tasks. But the GPU for gaming is bad. Even in Pro and Max M3 models can’t handle AAA titles in lowest settings at 30fps.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
magicschoolbus Avatar
15 weeks ago
Glowing Apple Logo on lid confirmed. Bring it back Apple!
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
X Cruz 187 Avatar
15 weeks ago

Would be nice to have M4 MacBooks. But knowing Tim Apple, dude will charge $2k for the base model (with 16GB ram) so the only option below will be the M3.


Why can’t they improve the GPU? Even the M1 cpu is enough for intensive tasks. But the GPU for gaming is bad. Even in Pro and Max M3 models can’t handle AAA titles in lowest settings at 30fps.
That Tim Apple comment is some funny sh*t ?? that’ll never not be funny!
Honestly I’m looking to upgrade to a MB air maybe and I’m wondering how long can Apple realistically offer 8GB base model. I have a 2012 Mac mini that came with 8GB of memory. So 12 years later apple is still offering the same base memory. I never buy the base model I’m more middle of the line but an extra $200 for 16. That’s BS & 256 GB ssd is BS too. IMO
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
harmonthe3rd Avatar
15 weeks ago
Any news director or PR executive will tell you. Don't release good news on a political day because it will be over shadowed. It's communication 101. Go back the last 30 years and find product release presentations that have been scheduled the day before or after scheduled political announcements. It's a big deal.
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