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Title: Top Stories: Apple Event Delivers MacBook Pro and iMac Updates Post by: HCK on November 07, 2023, 04:05:07 pm Top Stories: Apple Event Delivers MacBook Pro and iMac Updates
Apple's "Scary Fast" event this week went off about as expected, with Apple showing off its next-generation Mac chips in a couple of product lines during a fast-paced 30-minute presentation. (https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/11/top-stories-4nov2023.jpg) Our biggest stories this week unsurprisingly delved into Apple's announcements including some early tidbits on the updated MacBook Pro and iMac, a goodbye to the Touch Bar, and more, so read on below for all the details! <h2>Everything Apple Announced During the 'Scary Fast' Event</h2> Trick or treat! Apple this week held its "Scary Fast" event (https://www.macrumors.com/2023/10/30/everything-apple-announced-october-2023-event/), focused entirely on the Mac. During the brief presentation, Apple announced new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips, and an updated iMac with the M3 chip. (https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/10/Everything-Announced-at-Scary-Fast-Thumb-1.jpg) We've recapped everything that Apple announced during the event (https://www.macrumors.com/2023/10/30/everything-apple-announced-october-2023-event/) for those who missed it or want to learn more. <h2>Apple Announces New 14-Inch and 16-Inch MacBook Pro Models With M3 Series Chips</h2> The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are equipped with M3 Pro and M3 Max chips (https://www.macrumors.com/2023/10/30/apple-announces-m3-macbook-pros/), and there is now an entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro available with the standard M3 chip as well. (https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/10/m3-mbp-space-black.jpg) The new MacBook Pro models are available in a Space Black finish (https://www.macrumors.com/2023/10/31/space-black-macbook-pro-hands-on-videos/) when configured with the M3 Pro or M3 Max chip, and they are equipped with 20% brighter displays (https://www.macrumors.com/2023/10/30/new-macbook-pros-20-percent-brighter-displays/) compared to the previous generation. The new MacBook Pro models are available to order now, and most configurations will launch on Tuesday, November 7. <h2>Apple Announces New iMac With M3 Chip</h2> Apple updated the 24-inch iMac with the M3 chip (https://www.macrumors.com/2023/10/30/apple-announces-imac-with-m3-chip/) for up to 35% faster performance compared to the previous model with the M1 chip. (https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/10/m3-imac.jpg) The all-in-one desktop computer features the same design and color options as the 2021 model. There are only a few other changes with the new iMac, including Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 support (https://www.macrumors.com/2023/10/30/imac-max-memory-wi-fi-6e/). Contrary to rumors, the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad accessories still have Lightning instead of USB-C (https://www.macrumors.com/2023/10/30/magic-accessories-still-feature-lightning/). <h2>Apple Discontinues 13-Inch MacBook Pro With Touch Bar</h2> Apple discontinued the 13-inch MacBook Pro following the event (https://www.macrumors.com/2023/10/30/apple-discontinues-13-inch-macbook-pro/), meaning that the Touch Bar has now been completely phased out (https://www.macrumors.com/2023/10/31/touch-bar-discontinued/) after seven years. (https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2022/06/13-inch-macbook-pro-2022-banner.jpeg) The first MacBook Pro models with the Touch Bar were released in October 2016, as part of a controversial redesign that also included a defective butterfly keyboard and the removal of many connectivity options, including an SD card slot, HDMI port, and MagSafe. <h2>First Benchmark Results Surface for M3 Chip in New Macs</h2> The first benchmark results for the standard M3 chip (https://www.macrumors.com/2023/11/01/m3-chip-benchmark-results/) and the high-end M3 Max chip (https://www.macrumors.com/2023/11/01/m3-max-chip-benchmark-results/) surfaced in the Geekbench 6 database after Apple's event, providing a closer look at CPU performance improvements. (https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/11/M3-Chip-Apple-Event-Slide.jpg) The results show the M3 chip is around 20% faster than the M2 chip, while the M3 Max chip is around as fast as the M2 Ultra chip (https://www.macrumors.com/2023/11/01/m3-max-chip-benchmark-results/) that debuted in the Mac Pro and Mac Studio desktop computers earlier this year. <h2>2023 MacBook Pro Buyer's Guide: 20+ Differences Compared</h2> Are you considering purchasing one of the new 14-inch or 16-inch MacBook Pro models? If so, make sure to check out our in-depth 2023 MacBook Pro buyer's guide (https://www.macrumors.com/guide/macbook-pro-upgraders-buyers-guide/) that compares over 20 features and differences between MacBook Pro generations. (https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/11/MacBook-Pro-2021-2023-and-2023-Buyers-Guide-Feature-1.875.jpg) We also shared a buyer's guide comparing the new iMac with the M3 chip to the 2021 model with the M1 chip (https://www.macrumors.com/guide/m1-vs-m3-imac/) for those who are interested in that computer. <h3>MacRumors Newsletter</h3> Each week, we publish an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view. 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