What can we expect from Apple's October event?

For a while, it was uncertain whether there would be an October event this year, but now it's clear: Apple's October event is scheduled for October 31 in the Netherlands, while it will take place on October 30 in the US. The event will take place at 1:00 a.m. Dutch time, Monday night. The event is called "Scary Fast," a nod to Halloween and Apple's speedy chips.

Apple's October event expectations in brief:

New iMac : The announcement of a new generation iMac, expected as a successor to the M1 model from 2021.

New MacBook Pro : We can expect the latest editions of the MacBook Pro, possibly available in 13, 14 and 16-inch sizes.

New Accessories : There is speculation that Apple may announce USB-C versions of Magic accessories such as the Magic Mouse.

These expectations are based on rumors that have been circulating in recent months. New iPads are reportedly not expected until 2024. Other products such as a new Apple TV are also not expected, which is further supported by the Finder logo included in the event invite.

iMac 2023 It seems very likely that a new iMac will be announced. The current iMac model dates back to April 2021 and has not been updated since. The new model is expected to feature the M3 chip, given that Apple released the M2 chip last year and the M3 is in development. Potential improvements could focus on the chip, camera or display features, but major design changes are not expected.

MacBook Pro Although Apple already launched the M2 Pro and M2 Max models of the MacBook Pro in January, there are suggestions of more powerful versions in the works. This could potentially include the introduction of the M3 chip, M3 Pro and M3 Max chip. No major design changes are expected, but small tweaks such as improvements to screen brightness could be on the cards. A price drop is also being touted as a possible improvement.

In addition, there is a possibility that Apple will update the 13-inch MacBook with an M3 chip without the need for an M3 Pro or M3 Max chip. A new design in line with the current MacBook Air is conceivable, although no rumors have been made about this.

MacBook Air 2023 The chances of a new MacBook Air at this event seem slim. According to sources, a new MacBook Air with an M3 chip is not expected until 2024. Moreover, Apple released the new 15-inch MacBook Air with an M2 chip just three months ago, making a successor with an M3 chip seem premature.

New Magic accessories with USB-C Apple may use this event to update its Magic accessories. Recent updates have converted Lightning accessories to USB-C, such as the Siri Remote and iPhones. With the expected new iMac, a refreshed lineup of Magic accessories with USB-C seems likely.

Additional News Aside from the above, no additional announcements are expected at Apple’s October event. The Vision Pro won’t launch in the US until spring 2024, iPhones and Apple Watches launched recently, and new iPads aren’t expected until 2024. Other Mac models, like the Mac Pro and Mac Studio, were updated this past summer. There’s a remote possibility that Apple is developing a new Mac mini with an M3 chip, but no further announcements are expected.