The M4 Pro is 84 percent faster than the M4 in the PugetBench Premiere Pro video benchmarks, and the M4 Max is an extra 39 percent faster on top of that. (Of course, the large amount of RAM in our test units is also pulling extra weight with video and photo work.)

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At the top end of the spectrum, Amazon is offering a jaw-dropping deal on the 14.2-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro model with 24GB RAM and a capacious 1TB SSD. For Black Friday only, Amazon has knocked the price down to $2,099 from its original $2,399. This configuration is a powerhouse and it is capable of handling the most demanding tasks with ease.

Apple released a new macOS Yosemite update that accidentally lists the unreleased M4 MacBook Air models. The launch must be close.

Apple's latest macOS code contains references to two unreleased M4 Macs. It suggests we'll be getting new 13-and 15-inch MacBook Air models – likely in spring 2025. Apple's code is a bit like a pirate's treasure map: it can tell you where valuables can be found.