Apple’s “Scary Fast” event: How to watch and what to expect،
Forget the usual trick-or-treating exercise, because this year the treat comes in the form of new Apple devices. The tech giant is hosting another streaming event on October 30 at 5 p.m. PT, dubbing it a “Scary Fast” event, and it sure looks like there’s some hardware buzz in the air.
The timing of the event at 5 p.m. PT is a bit unusual for Apple, but hey, ’tis spooky season. To follow the action, there are several ways to connect. The easiest might be to watch the stream on YouTube via this link.
Alternatively, you can catch it Apple’s official website or on Apple TV. On the day of the event, there will be a dedicated section in the Apple TV app for live streaming, accessible on any device with the Apple TV app.
Now let’s talk about when to get into flow. As I said above, unlike most Apple events, the “Scary Fast” event starts at 5 p.m. PT. For your convenience, here is a table of event times in other time zones:
| Location | Event times |
|---|---|
| Cupertino, California | 5:00 p.m. PDT |
| New York, New York | 8:00 p.m. EDT |
| Dallas, TX | 7:00 p.m. CDT |
| Vancouver, Canada | 5:00 p.m. PDT |
| London, United Kingdom | 00:00 GMT the next day |
| Sydney, Australia | 11:00 AEDT the next day |
| Tokyo, Japan | 9:00 a.m. JST the next day |
What to expect at Apple’s ‘Scary Fast’ event?
So, what’s on the menu for Apple’s “Scary Fast” event? Last month, the company gave us the iPhone 15 series and Apple Watch Series 9. Now, anticipation is growing for the unveiling of new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, as well as a new 24-inch iMac .
Given the name of the event, there’s a good chance that Apple will finally unveil the long-awaited M3 chip. It’s been almost 17 months since M2’s debut, and with 19 months between M1 and M2, it’s time for the next big thing.
Of course, powerful chips need devices to work, so expect some hardware announcements to complement this “scary and fast” M3 chipset. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests that a MacBook Pro equipped with an M3 engine will be the star of the show.
Gurman also hints at a new 24-inch iMac, also powered by the M3 chip, especially given the current shortage of iMacs in retail stores, an indicator of an imminent upgrade.
While there may be ads on the iPad, it’s not a safe bet. However, if the focus is on M3-powered products, a new iPad Pro is more likely than a standard entry-level tablet. And let’s not forget the potential love for other iPad models, possibly timed for a holiday launch.
As Apple bids farewell to the Lightning port with the iPhone15, expect to see new USB-C accessories. Consider several Mac accessories like the Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard all moving to a USB-C port as part of Apple’s broader transition to USB-C in its product lineup.
