Apple introduces M4 chip

Second-generation 3-nanometer Technology

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Revolutionary Display Engine

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10-Core CPU

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10-Core GPU with Next-Generation Features

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Blazing-Fast Neural Engine

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Advanced Media Engine

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Environmental Sustainability

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