Apple's new MacBook Pro models feature longer battery life thanks to the efficiency enhancements of the M4 family of chips, with some models

The new MacBook Pro has just been announced by Apple. It comes with a choice of three different processors, all from the M4 family. The laptops look the same as before—apart from a new nanotexture option for the display—but there are big changes under the hood.

This marks three features that may make the new M4 MacBook Pro attractive for an upgrade. Firstly, it starts at 16GB, which means Apple is no longer stingy with memory for its base configurations. Secondly, the MacBook Pro's claimed 24-hour battery life rating is quite impressive. (The M3 MacBook Pro was rated for 22 hours of battery life.)