Is the suspicion surrounding Apple's M4 MacBook Pro leak real or just a smoke bomb?

In the past few weeks, leaked information about Apple’s M4 MacBook Pro has been flooding in, and it’s everywhere. Photos and unboxing videos are emerging one after another, and there are even reports that the M4 MacBook Pro was launched on the market long in advance. However, while the authenticity of this information has been widely discussed, one detail has attracted widespread attention: Although it is a new product, the M4 MacBook Pro uses the same black and gray wallpaper as Apple’s M3 series MacBook Pro on the box. This discovery has caused many people to doubt the authenticity of the leaked information.

However, some people hold the opposite view and believe that the use of old wallpapers is not enough to prove that the leaked information is false, but may be a hint that Apple is about to take new actions.

the reason for all this

For avid fans of Apple products, wallpapers mean more than meets the eye. When Apple releases a new Apple’s M4 MacBook Pro, it usually launches a new background image, but this time it seems to be an exception. The packaging box of the new M4 MacBook Pro uses the old wallpaper of the M3 series. This discovery immediately aroused people’s alarm. It seems to suggest that the leaker may be reusing the M3 MacBook Pro box, calling into question the authenticity of the entire leak.

This key detail stands in stark contrast to other leaks. From newer hardware to slick software, these leaks look convincing and difficult to fake. However, as one digs deeper, these seemingly contradictory details may not be as irreconcilable as they first appear.

Apple’s repeated use of wallpapers on MacBook Pro may be a hint that the leaked information is true, and it may also indicate that the company’s originally scheduled October conference will not be held as scheduled. After all, reusing wallpaper would seem less unacceptable if the launch event wasn’t specifically for a new product.

A low-key release of a new computer through a press release can attract less attention, and few people will notice the familiar wallpaper. If the October conference itself didn’t exist, this detail would be irrelevant. Although this speculation is unbelievable, it is a reasonable explanation in the current context of complicated information.

Break the rules

In recent years, Apple’s event schedule has followed a regular pattern. It usually holds a grand iPhone launch conference in September, followed by a fall event for Mac series products. While this pattern isn’t followed every year, its frequency suggests that 2024 may continue this trend.

However, doubts have emerged. Last week, Apple unexpectedly announced the launch of a new iPad mini. This move suggests the product may have been quietly removed from the fall launch list. At the same time, Apple made subtle adjustments to the entry-level iPad, which may also be absent from the October conference.

The lineup for the October conference seems thin, with only three products: MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini. Leaks suggest the MacBook Pro will only bring minor updates, like new chips and some hardware changes. The iMac’s expected upgrades are minimal. Only the Mac mini will get major design changes. But is that enough to support a large-scale conference? This raises doubts. Additionally, the M4 chip debuted with the new iPad Pro earlier this spring, weakening the appeal of the October launch.

Now, let’s focus on the puzzling MacBook Pro wallpaper. If Apple plans to reveal the new laptop at a major event, it wouldn’t make sense to use the same background image. New products paired with old wallpaper seem out of place.

But think about it conversely, what if there is no so-called press conference at all? Then, the issue of wallpaper seems to become less important.

Confused

It is undeniable that Apple’s decision to use the same background image for its new MacBook Pro does seem quite unusual. This approach seems to be very different from Apple’s usual style, and people can’t help but feel surprised. After all, designing a new wallpaper should be a piece of cake for Apple.

Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman has confirmed the authenticity of the leaked information through his sources. We may need to accept this unusual fact. If this suggests Apple is canceling the launch event this October, the acceptance process might be easier.

The new M4 MacBook Pro is expected to launch on November 1. If Apple were planning a conference in October, the time to announce it is already tight. Therefore, it’s more likely that Apple will skip the event, and the leaked MacBook Pro wallpaper might be hinting at this from the start.

write at the end

The above information is only a reasonable speculation based on the current situation. We still need to wait for official news on whether Apple will hold a new product launch conference at the end of October.

Regardless of whether Apple holds a press conference, the launch of the new M4 MacBook Pro is certain. For Apple fans and potential consumers, the key focus is the actual performance and experience of the product. It’s crucial to see if it meets their needs.

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