In Short My Predictions for tomorrow’s event listed below:
Apple Scary Fast Event Production Predictions
iMac 24 M2/M3
iMac Pro 27 M2/M3 Pro
iMac Pro 32 M2/M3 Max
MacBook Pro 13 M3
MacBook Pro 14/16 M3 Pro/Max
USB-C Magic Keyboards
USB-C Magic Mouse
M3 Prediction References
M3 Device Release Timeline Prediction from 09/11/23
[Updated 10/29/23 with release status]
| Device Model | Release Season |
|---|---|
| iPhone 15 Ultra | Fall 2023 – Not Released |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | Fall 2023 – A17 Pro Variant Released |
| iPhone 15 Pro | Fall 2023 – A17 Pro Variant Released |
| MacBook Air 13″ | Fall 2023 – TBD |
| MacBook Air 15″ | Fall 2023 – TBD |
| MacBook Pro 13″ | Fall 2023 – TBD |
| iMac 24 | Fall 2023 – TBD |
| iMac 32 | Fall 2023 – TBD |
| iPad Pro | Fall 2023 – TBD |
| Mac mini | Winter Early 2024 |
| MacBook Pro 14″ | Winter Early 2024 |
| MacBook Pro 16″ | Winter Early 2024 |
| Mac Studio | Spring 2024 |
| Mac Pro | Spring 2024 |
| iPad Air | Spring 2024 |
See original M3 Timeline Post Here
What to know about M3 Chips In Short
“The M3 chip line is destined to be a considerable leap from the M2, bringing vastly improved speeds as well as better efficiency to improve battery life on notebooks.” – Mark Gurman
More Gurman prophecies listed below all from the latest Power On Newsletter
“Here’s what I am expecting from all three components:
- M3: The central processing unit will boast eight cores (four for handling high-performance tasks and four efficiency cores focused on background functions) and as many as 10 cores for processing graphics. That matches the counts of the M2, but the M3 will likely support improved memory configurations and get far faster performance from each core.
- M3 Pro: This chip has been tested in multiple configurations, including one with 12 CPU cores (six for performance and six for efficiency) and 18 graphics cores. Higher-end versions of the M3 Pro are likely to get 14 CPU cores and 20 graphics cores.
- M3 Max: This chip has also been tested in different configurations, including one with 16 CPU cores (12 for performance and four for efficiency) and a whopping 40 graphics cores. There also was a less powerful version that had a still-ginormous 32 graphics cores.”
The Nitty Gritty Details – My Predictions in detail for the Scary Fast event.
iMac 24
| Predicted Minimum Spec | Announced Minimum Spec |
|---|---|
| Chip: M3 | Chip: TBA |
| Ram: 8 GB | Ram: TBA |
| Storage: 512 GB | Storage: TBA |
| Graphics: 10-core GPU | Graphics: TBA |
| Display Size: 24 inches | Display Size: TBA |
| OS: macOS Sonoma 14.1 | OS: TBA |
| Shipping Status: Available For Pre-Order Day Of Event | Shipping Status: TBA |
| Estimated Retail Price: Starting at $1,299.00 | Retail Price: Starting at TBA |
| Color Options: Blue, Green, Pink, Silver, Yellow, Orange, Purple | Color Options: TBA |
| Other Notes: Slightly Smaller Screen Bezels compared to M1 iMac U2 Chip Wi-Fi 6E Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports Two USB 3 ports Color Matched Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and USB-C Color Matched Magic Mouse with USB-C | Other Notes: TBA |
| Predicted Maximum Spec | Announced Maximum Spec |
|---|---|
| Chip: M3 | Chip: TBA |
| Ram: 24 GB | Ram: TBA |
| Storage: 2 TB | Storage: TBA |
| Graphics: 12-core GPU | Graphics: TBA |
| OS: macOS Sonoma 14.1 | OS: TBA |
| Shipping Status: Available For Pre-Order Friday September 15, 2023 | Shipping Status: TBA |
| Estimated Retail Price: $2,599.00 | Retail Price: TBA |
| Color Options: Blue, Green, Pink, Silver, Yellow, Orange, Purple | Color Options: TBA |
| Other Notes: Slightly Smaller Screen Bezels compared to M1 iMac U2 Chip Wi-Fi 6E Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports Two USB 3 ports Color Matched Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and USB-C Color Matched Magic Mouse with USB-C | Other Notes: TBA |
iMac Pro 27
| Predicted Minimum Spec | Announced Minimum Spec |
|---|---|
| Chip: M3 Pro | Chip: TBA |
| Ram: 16 GB | Ram: TBA |
| Storage: 512 GB | Storage: TBA |
| Graphics: 18-core GPU | Graphics: TBA |
| Display Size: 27 inches | Display Size: TBA |
| OS: macOS Sonoma 14.1 | OS: TBA |
| Shipping Status: Available For Pre-Order 1 Week From Event Date | Shipping Status: TBA |
| Estimated Retail Price: Starting at $2,499.00 | Retail Price: Starting at TBA |
| Color Options: Silver | Color Options: TBA |
| Other Notes: Design based on 27 inch Studio Display U2 Chip Wi-Fi 6E 27 inch 5K Display 4 Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Port Color Matched Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and USB-C Color Matched Magic Mouse with USB-C | Other Notes: TBA |
| Predicted Maximum Spec | Announced Minimum Spec |
|---|---|
| Chip: M3 Pro | Chip: TBA |
| Ram: 32 GB | Ram: TBA |
| Storage: 8 TB | Storage: TBA |
| Graphics: 20-core GPU | Graphics: TBA |
| Display Size: 27 inches | Display Size: TBA |
| OS: macOS Sonoma 14.1 | OS: TBA |
| Shipping Status: Available For Pre-Order 1 Week From Event Date | Shipping Status: TBA |
| Estimated Retail Price: Starting at $2,499.00 | Retail Price: Starting at TBA |
| Color Options: Silver | Color Options: TBA |
| Other Notes: Design based on 27 inch Studio Display U2 Chip Wi-Fi 6E 27 inch 5K Display 4 Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Port Color Matched Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and USB-C Color Matched Magic Mouse with USB-C | Other Notes: TBA |
iMac Pro 32
| Predicted Minimum Spec | Announced Minimum Spec |
|---|---|
| Chip: M3 Max | Chip: TBA |
| Ram: 16 GB | Ram: TBA |
| Storage: 1 TB | Storage: TBA |
| Graphics: 32-core GPU | Graphics: TBA |
| Display Size: 32 inches | Display Size: TBA |
| OS: macOS Sonoma 14.1 | OS: TBA |
| Shipping Status: Available For Pre-Order 1 Week From Event Date | Shipping Status: TBA |
| Estimated Retail Price: Starting at $2,500.00 | Retail Price: Starting at TBA |
| Color Options: Silver, Space Gray | Color Options: TBA |
| Other Notes: Design based on 27 inch Studio Display U2 Chip Wi-Fi 6E 32 inch 6K Display with Pro Motion 4 Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port Color Matched Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and USB-C Color Matched Magic Mouse with USB-C | Other Notes: TBA |
| Predicted Maximum Spec | Announced Minimum Spec |
|---|---|
| Chip: M3 Max | Chip: TBA |
| Ram: 128 GB | Ram: TBA |
| Storage: 8 TB | Storage: TBA |
| Graphics: 40-core GPU | Graphics: TBA |
| Display Size: 32 inches | Display Size: TBA |
| OS: macOS Sonoma 14.1 | OS: TBA |
| Shipping Status: Available For Pre-Order 1 Week From Event Date | Shipping Status: TBA |
| Estimated Retail Price: Starting at $7,000.00 | Retail Price: Starting at TBA |
| Color Options: Silver, Space Gray | Color Options: TBA |
| Other Notes: Design based on 27 inch Studio Display U2 Chip Wi-Fi 6E 32 inch 6K Display with Pro Motion 4 Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port Color Matched Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and USB-C Color Matched Magic Mouse with USB-C | Other Notes: TBA |
MacBook Pro 13 M3
| Predicted Minimum Spec | Announced Minimum Spec |
|---|---|
| Chip: M3 | Chip: TBA |
| Ram: 8 GB | Ram: TBA |
| Storage: 512 GB | Storage: TBA |
| Graphics: 10-core GPU | Graphics: TBA |
| Display Size: 13 inches | Display Size: TBA |
| OS: macOS Sonoma 14.1 | OS: TBA |
| Shipping Status: Available For Pre-Order Day Of Event | Shipping Status: TBA |
| Estimated Retail Price: Starting at $1,499.00 | Retail Price: Starting at TBA |
| Color Options: Silver, Space Gray | Color Options: TBA |
| Other Notes: Slightly Smaller Screen Bezels compared to M1/M2 MacBook Pro 13 U2 Chip Wi-Fi 6E Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports Touch Bar | Other Notes: TBA |
| Predicted Maximum Spec | Announced Maximum Spec |
|---|---|
| Chip: M3 | Chip: TBA |
| Ram: 24 GB | Ram: TBA |
| Storage: 2 TB | Storage: TBA |
| Graphics: 10-core GPU | Graphics: TBA |
| Display Size: 13 inches | Display Size: TBA |
| OS: macOS Sonoma 14.1 | OS: TBA |
| Shipping Status: Available For Pre-Order Day Of Event | Shipping Status: TBA |
| Estimated Retail Price: Starting at $1,499.00 | Retail Price: Starting at TBA |
| Color Options: Silver, Space Gray | Color Options: TBA |
| Other Notes: Slightly Smaller Screen Bezels compared to M1/M2 MacBook Pro 13 U2 Chip Wi-Fi 6E Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports Touch Bar | Other Notes: TBA |
MacBook Pro 14/16 M3 Pro/Max
| Predicted Minimum Spec | Announced Minimum Spec |
|---|---|
| Chip: M3 | Chip: TBA |
| Ram: 16 GB | Ram: TBA |
| Storage: 512 GB | Storage: TBA |
| Graphics: 18-core GPU | Graphics: TBA |
| Display Size: 14/16 inches | Display Size: TBA |
| OS: macOS Sonoma 14.1 | OS: TBA |
| Shipping Status: Available For Pre-Order Day Of Event | Shipping Status: TBA |
| Estimated Retail Price: Starting at $2,499.00 | Retail Price: Starting at TBA |
| Color Options: Silver, Space Gray | Color Options: TBA |
| Other Notes: No form factor change from M1/M2 Pro Laptops U2 Chip Wi-Fi 6E 3 Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports HMDI 2.1 port | Other Notes: TBA |
| Predicted Maximum Spec | Announced Minimum Spec |
|---|---|
| Chip: M3 Max | Chip: TBA |
| Ram: 128 GB | Ram: TBA |
| Storage: 8 TB | Storage: TBA |
| Graphics: 40-core GPU | Graphics: TBA |
| Display Size: 14/16 inches | Display Size: TBA |
| OS: macOS Sonoma 14.1 | OS: TBA |
| Shipping Status: Available For Pre-Order 1 Week From Event Date | Shipping Status: TBA |
| Estimated Retail Price: Starting at $7,500.00 | Retail Price: Starting at TBA |
| Color Options: Silver, Space Gray | Color Options: TBA |
| Other Notes: No form factor change from M1/M2 Pro Laptops U2 Chip Wi-Fi 6E 3 Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports HMDI 2.1 port | Other Notes: TBA |
USB-C Accessory Updates
USB-C Magic Keyboards
Same design with rounded corners as debuted in 2022, with USB-C Replacing the lighting port.
Return Of Space Grey Option as released in 2018 but with Touch ID and same keyboard layout as debuted in 2022.
USB-C Magic Mouse
Same design as current, lighting port swapped out for USB-C
Other Event Items
Focus on macOS Game Mode
Game release dates announced possible titles include:
Genshin Impact
Resident Evil 4
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT
Other Game Mode Links
macOS 14 Sonoma: How to use Game Mode to boost performance
Links And Things
Apple is getting ready for Prime Time
The MacRumors Show: ‘Scary Fast’ Mac Event Expectations
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