The M4 MacBook Pro is causing a stir - even before its official release. An offer on a Russian website has put the device in the spotlight, and there are many indications that the leaks are real. Below you will find out everything you need to know about the leaks, the specifications and why the unreleased laptop is already being offered on the black market at horrendous prices. Stay tuned for the latest info on the M4 MacBook Pro!
Apple is known for its strict secrecy policy when it comes to new products. Nevertheless, leaks and rumors keep cropping up that cause a stir in the technology-loving community. This time, however, it seems to be different: the leaks surrounding the M4 MacBook Pro appear to be authentic. The offers and screenshots of an unreleased 14-inch model published on Russian websites have many experts sitting up and taking notice. But what exactly happened and what makes this leak so special?
The origin of the leak
The first sign of a leak came in the form of photos of an M4 MacBook Pro box and an accompanying unboxing video. That alone might not be unusual, but when the device was offered for sale on a Russian classifieds website a short time later, the evidence that these could be authentic devices began to mount. Avito, one of the largest online marketplaces in Russia, listed the M4 MacBook Pro at a price equivalent to around $7,400. Several of these laptops are said to have been advertised on the website before the ads were eventually removed. But despite the deletion, one thing is clear: The M4 MacBook Pro could already be in circulation before Apple officially announces the model.
Technical specifications
According to the leaked information and listings, the devices are the base 14-inch model of the M4 MacBook Pro. Here are some of the specifications mentioned in the leaks:
- 16 GB Unified Memory
- 512 GB SSD
- Three Thunderbolt 4 ports
These specifications match previously reported information about the upcoming MacBook Pro, further supporting the authenticity of the leaked units. Additionally, Geekbench results have surfaced for a unit labeled "Mac 16.1" that exactly match the reported specifications.
The pricing
What is particularly striking is the extremely high price at which the M4 MacBook Pro was offered on Avito. At 720,000 rubles - the equivalent of about $7,400 - the price was significantly higher than what Apple has charged for its MacBook Pro models in the past. But the offer came with a warning: the price could change daily, and interested parties were encouraged to contact the seller directly to find out the exact cost.
The leaks are probably real
Another indication of the authenticity of the leaks is the number of devices in circulation. It is reported that around 200 M4 MacBook Pros exist in the wild, indicating significant theft. This device itself is expected to be officially announced by Apple at the end of the month, with sales starting in early November. But why were the devices offered on the black market so early? Experts suspect that these are devices that were stolen from production partners or suppliers before they could be delivered to Apple.
M4 MacBook Pro: Apple's reaction and legal consequences
Apple has not yet made an official statement on the leaks. However, it is known that the company has a strict policy when it comes to selling unreleased products. Online marketplaces such as Avito prohibit the sale of such "non-existent" goods. Even if the ads have already been deleted, Apple could take legal action against the sellers. This is not the first time that Apple has had to deal with leaks, but the fact that so many devices are in circulation presents the company with a new challenge. (Image: Apple)
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