In an unprecedented turn of events, two Russian content creators have apparently gotten their hands on Apple’s yet-to-be-announced MacBook Pro with an M4 chip. The videos of Wylsacom and Romancev768, available on YouTube have received great attention where they have aired the unboxing experience and testing of the so called rumored laptop that is slated to release in November.
The packaging of the leaked MacBook Pro with an M4 chip appears identical to the current M3 MacBook Pro, down to the wallpaper on the label. This is in line with Apple’s annual calendar for changing the packaging’s wallpaper. The videos give the massive picture of how the laptop can be set up and an example of its performance.
Geekbench Tests and Comparisons
In Wylsacom’s 13-minute video, the host runs Geekbench tests on the MacBook Pro with an M4 chip alongside a 2022 MacBook Air. Expanding on that, the benchmarks presented at the video can be considered accurate, judging by such sources as the Internet; in other words, the leak may be true. It seems that the entire performance of the MacBook Pro with an M4 chip corresponds to expectations for a model with increased characteristics without large external differences.
Romancev768 video briefly shows the “About This Mac” popup, proving that the M4 chip from the leaked MacBook Pro is real. This additional evidence also helps to confirm the leak’s credibility, and gives a sneak peek into what Apple has in store on laptops.
Unprecedented Warehouse Leakage
The scale of this leak is remarkable, with leaker ShrimpApplePro claiming that a seller had 200 units of the MacBook Pro with an M4 chip in stock. This event was alarming and ShrimpApplePro told that it was “probably the biggest warehouse leakage I’ve ever seen”. The leaker had earlier posted images of the leaked 14 inch MacBook Pro box in the previous month.
Even Mark Gurman, a regular Apple contributor for Bloomberg, underlined the leaked videos, saying that the situation was rather ‘unprecedented.’ The fact that multiple Russian content creators have managed to obtain the unreleased MacBook Pro with an M4 chip suggests a significant breach in Apple’s usually tight-lipped supply chain.
Implications for Apple’s Launch Plans
The premature reveal of the MacBook Pro with an M4 chip raises questions about the impact on Apple’s planned November launch. As much as the leak is an intriguing preview for tech lovers, it’s likely to compel Apple to shift its marketing plans, then have something to say about the leak.
Whether Apple will react to this unprecedented leak and whether it will impact the further announcement of the product or not is still a question. The company’s management has long attracted attention for its intense secrecy when it comes to products that it intends to release in the future and the event may cause the company to conduct extensive risk assessments into its supply chain vulnerability.
Anticipation Builds for the M4 MacBook Pro
Despite the leak, anticipation for the MacBook Pro with an M4 chip continues to build. The newly unveiled M4 chip will be Apple’s fourth-generation silicon and should be faster and more power-efficient than earlier models. The later released benchmarks and the hands-on videos have only added to the anticipation surrounding the latest innovation from Apple; the next generation laptop.
As the rumored November launch approaches, tech enthusiasts and Apple fans alike will be eagerly awaiting official details about the MacBook Pro with an M4 chip. Some questions, which can be only partially answered by the leaked videos, are as follows, such as: What exact performance enhancements have been made? What is the battery life? If and how the design has been altered?
The leaked MacBook Pro with an M4 chip has undoubtedly stirred up the tech world, generating buzz and speculation about Apple’s upcoming release. This is a perfect illustration that as the company is getting ready to release arguably its most important laptop this year, leaks are inevitable even if they come from Russia and are unprecedented.
