Apple has released a laptop that addresses the issues with the confounding 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro, and updated its chip, as well. The result is not just that the M4 MacBook Pro has a clear identity, but it also represents a tremendous value. Apple’s ...

The MacBook Pro 14 with M4 includes a brighter display and more horsepower, plus it still has the best battery life in the biz.

By default, Apple compares the new M4’s performance to the last generation of Mac Intel processors, released in 2019, with a drop-down that also features the M1 models. That’s fair enough, given the standard lifespan of a laptop — in fact ...