Apple Scary Fast Event 2023 Launch Live Updates: Apple has made some important launches at its Scary Fast event today. As anticipated, the event did not feature any news about the iPads but focused entirely on the MacBook Pro and iMacs.
The highlight of this year’s Apple event was the new M3 chipset series which features the M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max versions. The M3 Pro and M3 Pro Max feature a faster and more efficient newer engine that is claimed to be 60% faster than its predecessor.
Apple has launched three new MacBook Pro laptops with the M3 chipset series. The new entry-level MacBook Pro 14-inch with M3 chipset will be available from $1,599 onwards. Meanwhile, the higher end MacBook Pro 14 inch with M3 Pro chipset starts from $1,999 and the 16 inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro chipset starts from $2,499 onwards.
display will be available from a price of $1,599 onwards while the 16-inch MacBook Pro will be available from $2,499 onwards.
The company has also announced an update to the iMac with the new M3 chips that is claimed to deliver upto 2 times faster performance than the last generation while offering the same design and colour options. The new iMac will also be available for the same price, starting at $1,299 onwards.
This year commemorates the 25th anniversary of the iMac, one of the initial products introduced by Steve Jobs upon his return to Apple in the late 1990s. The original Mac, initially named the Macintosh, was unveiled in early 1984.
Apple Scary Fast Event Launch Live: No update on USB-C accessories
Apple Scary Fast Event Launch Live: After the upgrade to USB-C port on the recently launched iPhone 15 series, it was widely anticipated that Apple would shift to the USB C ports for its accessories this year.
However, the all Apple accessories including the Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad and Magic Mouse will still come with the company’s proprietary lighting port.
Apple Scary Fast Event Launch Live: New MacBook colour announced
Apple Scary Fast Event Launch Live: Apple has announced a new Space Black Color option for its new MacBook Pro laptops. The new colour has a glass aluminium finish and Apple says that the company is using ‘breakthrough chemistry’ that forms a shield and reduces fingerprints on the MacBook Pro.
Apple Scary Fast Event Launch Live: Event highlights
Apple Scary Fast Event Launch Live: Apple has launched the new M3 family of chipsets that include the M3, M3 Pro and M3 Pro Max. The Cupertino based tech giant has also launched two new MacBook Pro – the 14 inch model starts from $1599 onwards while the 16 inch starts from $2,499 onwards.
The iPhone maker tech giant has also unveiled an upgrade to the 24 inch iMac that will now start from $1299 onwards.
Apple Scary Fast Event Launch Live: New iMac launched
Apple Scary Fast Event Launch Live: Apple has launched the 24 inch iMac, the first upgrade to the product in over 900 days. The new iMac comes with a 4.5KRetina display paired with upto 24 GB of unified storage and upto 2 TB of storage.
The latest iMac will be available from $1299 onwards and be ordered starting today and will be available from next week onwards.
Apple Scary Fast Event Launch Live: MacBook Pro price revealed
Apple Scary Fast Event Launch Live: The 14 inch MacBook Pro gets a price cut and will now be available at a price of $1599. Meanwhile, the 16 inch MacBook Pro will continue to be available at a price of $1999.
Apple Scary Fast Event Launch Live: New MacBook Pro with M3 chip launched
Apple Scary Fast Event Launch Live: Apple has launched the new MacBook Pro laptops with the M3 Chipset. The company is promising a battery life of 22 hours and promises the new MacBook Pro with M3 Max chipset is 11 times faster than the fastest Intel chip.
Apple Scary Fast Event Launch Live: M3 Chips launched
Apple Scary Fast Event Launch Live: Apple has launched the M3 chip series lineup with three new M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max. Apple says that the M3 chip series is around 50% faster than the M1 chips and 30% more faster than the M2 chips
Apple Scary Fast Event Launch Live: What’s special about this October event?
Apple Scary Fast Event Launch Live: This year commemorates the 25th anniversary of the iMac, one of the initial products introduced by Steve Jobs upon his return to Apple in the late 1990s. The original Mac, initially named the Macintosh, was unveiled in early 1984.
Apple Scary Fast Event Launch Live: Reasoning behind naming of the event
Apple Scary Fast Event Launch Live: Apple has named the October event as ‘Scary Fast’ owing to the event taking place Halloween eve in many places around the globe.
Apple Scary Fast Event Launch Live: Just 30 minutes left for Apple event
Apple Scary Fast Event Launch Live: Just around 30 minutes are left before the livestream of Aople Scary Fast Event begins.
Apple Scary Fast Event Launch Live: Updated USB-C accessories
As a part of a wider transition to USB-C connections, Apple is expected to introduce refreshed editions of accessories such as the trackpad, mouse, and keyboard, which will no longer feature the old Lightning ports.
Apple Scary Fast Event Launch Live: New MacBook Pro expected to debut this Halloween
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurnman reported that Apple is likely to unveil two new MacBook Pros, codenamed J514 and J516, powered by the M3 Pro and M3 Max processors during the Scary Fast event. Apple is reportedly testing different versions of the 12-core M3 Pro processor, which will include six high-performance cores and six efficiency cores. Another M3 Pro chipset could have 14 main cores, including 10 high-performance cores, 4 efficiency cores and 20 graphics cores.
Meanwhile, a top-of-the-range M3 Max chipset could come with 16 main cores, including 12 high-performance cores, 4 efficiency cores and 40 graphics cores. The iPhone maker is also planning to offer more upgraded RAM variants, including 24GB and 48GB options.
Apple Scary Fast Event Launch Live: Updated iMac likely to watch
The Apple iMac is likely to receive an update after over 900 days, a notably extended period. However, the new models would not showcase a strikingly different design, reported Bloomberg.
Similar to the recent MacBook Pros, the upcoming iMacs is expected to bear a strong resemblance to the current versions. Reportedly, the upcoming 24-inch iMac, known internally as J433 and J434, will feature internal design modifications and an updated stand.
Apple Scary Fast Event Launch Live: What all to expect
The Apple Scary Fast Event 2023 is anticipated to reveal long-awaited updates to several key products. Foremost, new iMacs are set for a much-anticipated refresh, though retaining their current design. Additionally, Apple plans to unveil two new MacBook Pro models, powered by the innovative M3 processors with varying core configurations and increased RAM options. The event might also introduce updated USB-C accessories, aligning with Apple’s transition away
from old Lightning ports. Check this report for details..
Apple Scary Fast Event Launch Live: Where and how to watch
The Scary Fast event can be watched live on the Apple Events website and YouTube from 5:30 am onwards in India. Apple TV users will also be able to watch the event live on their iPhones, iPads, and Macs by navigating to the section dedicated to Scary Fast.
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