Apple today announced refreshed Mac Studio models with M4 Max and M3 Ultra Apple silicon chips, and when configured with the highest specs,

Apple's Mac Studio compact desktop system is on a less frequent upgrade cycle than its laptops -- more frequent than the Mac Pro, though, which makes sense given the Pro's more commercial target audience -- but like all Apple computers,

However, Apple’s comments indicate the Cupertino firm may skip the M4 Ultra, as it may opt to update its most powerful chips on a lengthier schedule than previous M-series processors.