Apple has updated the Mac Pro and told the media it plans to refresh the iMac and Mac Pro over the next few years.
The first Mac Pro update in three-and-a-half years. We guess this shows Apple doesn’t want to exit the desktop space entirely. Still, buying one of these updated models is made even more foolish by the fact that the company told journalists that another Mac Pro update will arrive. Wait for it… NEXT YEAR!
TechCrunch, whose editor Matthew Panzarino was one of five journalists invited to speak with Apple execs about its plans for the Mac, reported on the meeting:
The news, if you want it straight: Apple is acknowledging that the Mac Pro they introduced in 2013 has run aground on the cleverness of its own design, and they’re re-thinking the entire machine. In addition, they’ll be releasing a new external display — something it had previously opted out of.
But none of that is coming this year. Today, we’ll see a performance bump on the old design of Mac Pro, which will remain on sale for now. And later this year we’ll see improved iMacs that Apple feels will appeal to a segment of Pro users, as well.
Apple also plans to update iMac. for pro use, as well. I guess Apple understand with even the iPhone now shooting 4K, Final Cut editors need more power.
