Apple’s beta releases continue to provide clues about unannounced hardware, with Tuesday’s macOS Big Sur 11.3 beta including references to two new iMac designations.
Sighted by 9to5Mac, the macOS Big Sur beta issued to developers today includes hardware identifiers for an “iMac21,1” and “iMac21,2”, which do not correspond to existing iMac models.
According to the website, “iMac21,1” and “iMac21,2” correspond to the codenamed iMacs J456 and J457. In January, Bloomberg released these designations as next-generation replacements for the current 21.5-inch iMac and 27-inch iMac, which are due to be renewed this spring.
Apple is expected to soon launch a new line of iMac powered by a variation of its M1 chip. Previous reports point to a redesigned chassis that borrows resources from Apple’s iPhone and iPad angled devices. New color options are also discussed.