Apple has prepared a special event just around Halloween, la Scary Fast presentation scheduled for October 30th at 5:00 pm in Cupertino, i.e1 am on the 31st for those of us who want to follow the event from Italy. This unusually nocturnal event promises to reveal the latest news regarding the Macin particular by presenting the new e most powerful M3 chip.
Apple Scary Fast, what to expect from the Apple night event
The event, entitled “Scary Fast”, will mainly focus on Macas demonstrated by the artwork released by Apple in which the Apple logo transforms into the Mac Finder icon (which you can see on the cover. There are many expectations and speculations, however, what seems to be the introduction to the new range of chips M3.
How to follow the Apple Scary Fast event?
The appointment with Apple’s “Scary Fast” event is set for Monday, October 30 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time – 1 am between the 30th and 31st in Italy. Apple will make the event available to watch live on its Events website, accessible through any browser. It will also offer a live stream on YouTube.
For those who have access to the app Apple TV via the Apple TV set-top box or on smart TVs compatible, Apple will provide a dedicated option to live stream the event directly to your TV.
The new iMac with M3 chip
As reported by several sources, including the ever-reliable Mark Gurman on Bloomberg, the24-inch iMac will receive an update, moving from the chip M1 current to the new chip M3. This should bring improvements in both CPU and GPU performance. There is also a possibility increase in maximum memory available and greater capacity for the SSD.
The iMac update may also include changes in support and the adoption of new technologies such as Wi-Fi 6E and the Bluetooth 5.3. Additionally, several color options are expected to be available for the iMac, similar to those currently offered for the M1 iMac. But the design should undergo few changes, or at least no leaker seems to have revealed them in advance.
New MacBook Pros with M3 chips
The rumors and rumors circulating suggest a broad revisiting of the MacBook Pro 14 and 16 inches, with a probable update that will include the new chips M3 Pro e M3 Max. These next-generation chips promise notable improvements in performance, especially with regards to the GPU, making MacBook Pros more suitable for graphics work but also for high-end games, given Apple’s renewed commitment to the gaming world.
The transition from previous chips M2 Pro e M2 Max to the new chips M3 it could bring significant improvements in speed and processing power. The chip is expected M3 Pro base will feature a 12-core CPU and an 18-core GPU, with the possibility of upgrading up to a 14-core CPU and a 20-core GPU. Likewise, the chip M3 Max base will offer a 16-core GPU and a 32-core GPU, with the option to upgrade up to a 40-core GPU.
One of the possible innovations that could accompany these updates is the introduction of displays mini LED more energy efficient. This should bring additional battery life benefits for new ones MacBook Pro.
Apple Scary Fast: new USB-C accessories coming soon?
Ultimately, Apple is expected to eliminate the port Lightning in favor of doors USB-C in many of its Mac accessories, such as the Magic Mouse, il Magic Trackpad e il Magic Keyboardin line with the transition to USB-C adoption.
However, beyond the expected updates for the MacBook Pro and the iMac, there appears to be no indication of further updates for other Mac devices. An update for the 13-inch MacBook Pro. But according to the latest information, this will be subject to a later update.
As for other Apple devices like iPad e AirPodsno new features are expected until next year, with updates expected no earlier than 2024.
But certainty will only come with Apple’s “Scary Fast” event, a night to be scared by the speed of Apple’s processors in new computers. If you prefer to sleep tonight, don’t worry: tomorrow morning you will find all the new features announced here waiting for you on Tech Princess.