Apple’s beta releases continue to provide hints of unannounced hardware, with Tuesday’s macOS Big Sur 11.3 beta including references to two new iMac designations.
Spotted by 9to5MacThe macOS Big Sur beta released to developers today includes hardware IDs for an “iMac21.1” and “iMac21.2,” neither of which will fit existing iMac models.
According to the site, “iMac21.1” and “iMac21.2” correspond to iMacs code-named J456 and J457. In January, Bloomberg has dropped those designations as next-generation replacements for the current 21.5-inch iMac and 27-inch iMac, which are due for refresh this spring.
Apple is widely expected to soon unveil a new line of iMac powered by a variant of its M1 chip. Previous reports point to a redesigned chassis that borrows features from Apple’s angular iPhone and iPad devices. There are also rumors of new color options.