MacBook Pro M4 box leak – fake, or not? If it’s real this is another hint that 16GB of RAM for entry-level laptop is happening

Is our entry-level MacBook Pro M4 dream about to come true?

News By Darren Allan published 30 September 2024

Apple’s MacBook Pro with M4 chip is expected to be unveiled next month, if rumors are right, and a fresh leak backs up that the devices are imminent, coming in the form of a photo of a purported retail box for the next-gen laptop.

This was posted by a regular leaker on X, ShrimpApplePro (hat tip to Wccftech), although it comes laden with some weighty caveats.

As you can see in the post, this isn’t an image from the leaker directly, but one that was sent to them, so they can’t vouch for whether it’s genuine or not, and we need to take ShrimpApplePro’s advice of adding a pinch of salt.

Actually, we’d grab something more generous in the way of seasoning here, as there are certainly some points of contention about the leaked pic. Let’s dive in and discuss those next…

Analysis: The case of the MacBook Pro and the optical illusion

First up, we have to bear in mind that the leaker admits we must be cautious with this one, and also that these kinds of images can be faked and Photoshopped, without a doubt. It’s not especially helpful that the pic is blurred, plus the light glare and reflections compound the inability to read the small print blurb easily – that in itself might make you suspicious.

Given the pic quality, you may think – why didn’t the originator just take another shot, and make sure they had a decent photo of the purported MacBook Pro box? Well, it’s possible whoever took the photo didn’t have long to do so, or rather, wasn’t supposed to be doing so – and they grabbed a quick phone snap while no one was looking.

The mentioned bones of contention are first, as raised in that X thread, the box blurb still mentions an ‘Apple ID’ rather than its new name, the ‘Apple Account’ – but as ShrimpApplePro points out, it’s actually the case that the iPhone 16 tech specs still talk about the Apple ID.

Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox

Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.

Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors