m1 is a chip designed to fit into their current lineup. it makes sense to launch m2 with redesigned hardware or after a hardware redesign. ergo, the M2 will need to fit in the chassis of the new iMac.
hardware redesign + new in-house chip = a lot of time
I'd be amazed if this even drops this year instead of early 2022 with how long apple's release cycles are. think they'll prob roll out the smaller MBP, the Air, the mini redesigns in the fall/winter, while keeping the current 16" lineup. they'll launch the 16" and larger iMac at next summer's WWDC.
m1 is a chip designed to fit into their current lineup. it makes sense to launch m2 with redesigned hardware or after a hardware redesign. ergo, the M2 will need to fit in the chassis of the new iMac.
hardware redesign + new in-house chip = a lot of time
I'd be amazed if this even drops this year instead of early 2022 with how long apple's release cycles are. think they'll prob roll out the smaller MBP, the Air, the mini redesigns in the fall/winter, while keeping the current 16" lineup. they'll launch the 16" and larger iMac at next summer's WWDC.