In a surprising turn of events, Apple finds itself grappling with an unexpected leak of its upcoming MacBook Pro model, originally scheduled for release next month. This leak involves the highly anticipated M4 MacBook Pro, which has prematurely found its way into the hands of several YouTubers, who have swiftly shared unboxing photos and videos online. This leak could well become one of the most significant in Apple’s history, possibly rivaling the infamous 2010 incident where an unreleased iPhone 4 was inadvertently left in a bar.
The scale of the M4 MacBook Pro leak appears enormous, with reports suggesting that as many as 200 units might have been disseminated well before the official launch. Recently, an unboxing video revealed intricate details of the machine’s performance benchmarks and design. Soon after, another video emerged showcasing the product among YouTubers in Russia, revealing only minor changes compared to the previous M3 version.
From the visuals, the packaging looks familiar, albeit with the new M4 branding. The device boasts a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, complemented by 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The design retains the Space Black color, and connectivity remains unchanged with three Thunderbolt 4 ports.
Intriguingly, the “About This Mac” section labels this model as an unreleased November edition. Although some skeptics suggest the videos could be doctored, the details appear strikingly realistic. The M4 chip seemingly belongs to the base variant, yet the 16GB of RAM raises questions, as previous reports hinted at a base increase from 8GB in the new lineup.
As expected, other aspects of the device mirror the previous year’s M3 model, with no apparent changes in display or design—a testament to Apple’s focus on internal improvements over aesthetic tweaks for this release.
Back in 2010, the unreleased iPhone 4 left behind in a bar made headlines and was considered one of Apple’s biggest leaks. The current situation with the M4 MacBook Pro, involving hundreds of potentially leaked units, poses a fresh challenge for a company known for its meticulous secrecy. Apple’s strategy to maintain product suspense until launch could be compromised, impacting potential sales.
A leak tipster known as “ShrimpApplePro” on X recently noted that the unreleased M4 MacBook Pro was spotted for sale in a private Facebook group. The tipster mentioned an individual advertising 200 units, suggesting a possible warehouse source. However, these remain speculative until Apple provides an official statement.
Even if some speculate the details might be falsified, they seem strikingly accurate. Previously, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggested an unveiling of the new models in mid-October, though he later revised this to November 1, alongside the iPad mini 7, likely through a press release. Stay tuned for in-depth coverage when the official release occurs.
