{"id":47072,"date":"2024-09-25T00:15:44","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T22:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/?p=47072"},"modified":"2024-09-25T00:15:45","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T22:15:45","slug":"apple-imac-the-larger-all-in-one-desktop-returns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/en\/allgemein\/apple-imac-kommt-der-groessere-all-in-one-desktop-zurueck","title":{"rendered":"Apple iMac: Is the larger all-in-one desktop coming back?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apple fans and technology enthusiasts have been curious about the future of the iMac for years. Since the discontinuation of the 27-inch iMac as part of the switch from Intel processors to Apple's own silicon chips, the question has been: will there ever be a larger iMac again? Currently, Apple only offers the 24-inch iMac, which leaves many users looking for more screen space unhappy. Below we summarize the latest rumors and speculation surrounding the return of a larger iMac. The question remains: what does Apple have planned for the future?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There hasn't been a larger iMac model on the market for over two and a half years, which has been a step backwards for many users, especially creative professionals and power users who appreciated the larger workspace of the 27-inch model. Instead, Apple now recommends using the standalone Studio Display with the Mac Studio or Mac mini. But there are rumors that Apple may be working on an even larger iMac model that could fill the gap. So what's the truth behind these rumors?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current iMac Models: An Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The 24-inch iMac is currently Apple's only all-in-one desktop model. It is designed to provide a fast, seamless experience with the M chip. While the device is sufficient for everyday tasks and even some professional applications, many users miss the larger screen area that the 27-inch iMac used to offer. Apple has shifted its focus for now to separate desktop solutions, such as the Mac Studio combined with the Studio Display or the Mac mini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does Apple itself say?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In November 2022, Apple officially announced that there are no plans to release a new 27-inch iMac using Apple Silicon chips. This news came as a surprise to many, as many had hoped that Apple would develop a larger model to succeed the popular 27-inch iMac. Instead, Apple suggested that users could combine the Studio Display with a Mac Studio or Mac mini for a larger display option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rumors about a 32-inch iMac<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Despite Apple's official statements, speculation continues. Both Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that Apple is working on a 32-inch iMac. Kuo even went so far as to claim that this new iMac could feature a mini-LED backlight, which offers some distinct advantages over traditional LCD technology:<\/p>\n\n\n\n