Apple might be on the verge of unveiling a MacBook Pro equipped with the M3 chip, though the initial availability of this laptop could be quite limited.
The shift in speculation comes from Ming-Chi Kuo, a well-known Apple analyst with a strong track record of predicting the company’s moves. Previously, Kuo had maintained that the MacBook Pro M3 would not arrive until 2024, but recent developments have led to a change in his forecast.
This reversal is prompted by Apple’s announcement of an October event with the tagline ‘scary fast,’ strongly suggesting that the event will showcase a Mac featuring the M3 chip.
As detailed in Kuo’s tweet, he now believes that the upcoming MacBook Pro M3 will be the focal point of the launch event. He explains that his earlier prediction was based on the limited supply of the notebook Apple could secure in Q4 of this year.
If the M3-powered MacBook Pro indeed hits store shelves in November or December, there may be limited stock availability, and initial demand is expected to be quite high.
In another tweet, Kuo expands on this change in the MacBook Pro M3’s release timeline. He suggests that Apple has been pushed to introduce the M3 chip earlier due to a decline in Mac sales, a trend reported throughout this year. One contributing factor is perceived disappointment surrounding the strength of the M2 chip upgrade.
The M3 chip is anticipated to bring a notable performance boost, addressing the need for Apple to remain competitive. However, the production capacity available for the new MacBook Pro with the next-gen CPU may not be ideal, resulting in potential constraints on initial stock availability.
