Overview
- Apple's October 30th 'Scary Fast' event will likely focus on unveiling the new M3 iMac and MacBook Pro models, featuring the M3 chip.
- The M3 chip, focusing on upgraded performance, is expected to be the main feature of the 2023 iMac. Given the significant performance upgrade, no other major hardware changes are anticipated.
- The new M3 chip is believed to outrun current benchmark records, outperforming Apple’s M2 chips and potentially offering significantly improved gaming experiences.
- The new iMac is expected to be a cost-effective solution for professionals who don’t necessarily need the Pro, Max, and Ultra versions of Apple’s custom chips.
- Reports suggest that Apple's event announcement coincided with rival chip maker Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit, possibly intending to overshadow the reveal of Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processor for PCs.