Apple plans a major redesign for iMac

This year, Apple plans to announce the long-awaited redesign of the iMac since 2012, as part of its transition away from Intel processors to its processors.

The new models reduce the thick black rims around the screen and get rid of the large metal chin area in favor of a design similar to Apple's Pro Display XDR.

These iMacs have a flat back, moving away from the curved back of the current iMac, according to a new report by Bloomberg.

Apple plans to launch two versions — codenamed J456 and J457 — to replace the current 21.5-inch and 27-inch models later this year.

The upcoming products are part of Apple's radical overhaul of the PC lineup.

The company moves from using Intel chips that run generations of MacBooks and iMac to its Arm-based processors, which are branded Apple Silicon.

The new models are using next-generation versions of Apple's Mac processors, such as the upcoming 2021 MacBook Pro version.

The redesign of the iMac will be one of the major visual updates for any Apple product this year.

While many computer-based companies focus on laptops, iMac remains a key part of Apple's portfolio.

the iMac was first launched in 1998, and was credited with helping Apple escape bankruptcy and steering its path to becoming the most valuable company in the world.

The iMac line is key to professionals and consumers looking for large screens at relatively affordable prices.

Apple is also working on a pair of its new Mac Pro desktop computers, the most expensive Mac without a screen.

One version represents a live update to the current Mac Pro, and continues to use the same design as the one launched in 2019.

Apple has discussed continuing to use Intel processors for this model rather than moving to its own segments.

However, the second version uses Apple processors and will be less than half the size of the current Mac Pro.

The design of the second version of The Mac Pro features a predominantly aluminum exterior and can be inspired by some of the design elements of Power Mac G4 Cube, a short-lived mini version of Power Mac.

As part of its efforts to revive its desktop computers, Apple has begun developing a low-priced external display to sell alongside Pro Display XDR.

This screen abandons some of the professional specifications of the Pro Display XDR in order to reach a wider audience.

In 2011, Apple launched a consumer display called Thunderbolt Display for $999, but stopped it in 2016.