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The MacRumors Show: 'Scary Fast' Mac Event Expectations

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss our expectations about Apple's upcoming "Scary Fast" event, which is widely rumored to see the announcement of new Mac models.


We talk through the unusual nature of the event, with Apple announcing it less than one week in advance, opting for an unorthodox 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time start, and even offering an explicit nod to the arrival of new Macs with a Finder easter egg. The event is expected to see the debut of the M3 chip and some of its more powerful variants. Two Mac models are currently in the running to be announced, with the iMac and high-end MacBook Pro rumored to be on the table. We also discuss our feelings about the AirPods Max as we approach three years since their introduction and more.

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Top Rated Comments

39 months ago
Smells like gaming -> and some substantial performance metrics improvements for ideal for that market.
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NoelWalker Avatar
39 months ago
Even though I don't listen to the podcast that much, I still enjoy seeing the video thumbnails. Great big smiles every single time. Makes my day much happier.
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einsteinbqat Avatar
39 months ago
Can we have foldable AirPods Max with an OFF switch? Please! 😄
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ric22 Avatar
39 months ago

Europe has three time zones.
He was still wrong on all three. Haha. I was half asleep typing that and went with the Central European time
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39 months ago
There seem to be rumblings that the speed improvements are not as great as people expecting.

Yeah, there may be hardware ray tracing coming… but the time of this event just seems so odd.

Likely less attention all round… pre recorded…

I doubt base M3 is going to be the thing some people on here are making out. Especially if comparisons to A17 are considered.
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39 months ago

Beijing are currently 6 hours ahead of Europe, but the clocks go back here at the weekend, so 7 hours difference on Monday. I agree that it might be considered a 'treat' for the Chinese market, though.
Europe has three time zones.
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