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## 🖥️ Next iMac Desktop: What's Coming

### Current Model
The most recent iMac is the **24-inch M4 iMac**, released in **October 2024**. It features the M4 chip, up to 32GB of RAM, a 12MP Center Stage camera, Thunderbolt 4 ports, nano-texture display option, and new color options. The overall design has remained unchanged since April 2021.

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### 📅 Next Standard iMac — Expected **2026** (M5 Chip)

The iMac was **not updated in 2025**. The next model is expected to feature:

- **M5 chip** — Apple's next-generation silicon
- Potential for **up to 4TB of storage** (up from 2TB)
- **Up to 2× faster SSD performance**
- Otherwise expected to be primarily a spec bump with the same 24-inch design

No specific launch date has been confirmed yet, but based on Apple's typical cadence it could arrive in **mid-to-late 2026**.

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### 🚀 iMac Pro — Also Expected **2026**

This is the really exciting news. Apple appears to be preparing to **reintroduce the iMac Pro**, potentially debuting at **WWDC 2026 (June 8–12)**:

| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| **Chip** | M5 Max and/or M5 Ultra |
| **Display Size** | 30-inch or **32-inch** (up from 24") |
| **Display Tech** | Mini-LED (with OLED possibly in later models) |
| **Connectivity** | Rumored 6 USB-C ports |
| **Target Users** | Professionals — video editing, 3D rendering, AI development |
| **Estimated Price** | Starting around **$4,000** (OLED models potentially $5,000+) |

Apple accidentally leaked internal codenames for what appears to be an **iMac with M5 Max chip**, fueling speculation about an iMac Pro revival.

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### 🔮 Further Down the Road — OLED iMac (2027–2030)

Apple is reportedly working with Samsung Display and LG Display on **24-inch OLED panel samples** for a future iMac, targeting 600 nits of brightness. This OLED iMac isn't expected until **2029 or 2030** according to the latest reports.

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### 💡 MacRumors Buyer's Guide Status: **"Don't Buy"**

The current M4 iMac is rated "Don't Buy" on the MacRumors Buyer's Guide, meaning an update is expected relatively soon. If you're in the market, it may be worth waiting for the M5 refresh.

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**Sources:** <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2025/12/18/imac-rumor-recap/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MacRumors</a> · <a href="https://geeky-gadgets.com/2026-imac-pro-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Geeky Gadgets</a> · <a href="https://macrumors.com/2026/04/14/apples-next-big-imac-upgrade-revealed" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MacRumors (OLED)</a> · <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/15/apple-will-launch-15-new-products-later-this-year-heres-whats-coming" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">9to5Mac</a>

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