Apple announces Apple Silicon Mac special event for November 10

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in macOS edited November 2020
In a virtual invite sent out on Monday, Apple has announced that it is having a "One more thing" event on November 10, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.




The event invite is bereft of details, although it is likely to be an Apple Silicon event, given that Apple CEO Tim Cook did say that Macs with Apple's new processor are going to ship before the end of 2020. The event will be held virtually, like the last several have been, and will likely be prerecorded at various locations inside Apple Park.


What to expect at the event

The third of three special events, the first two handled the vast majority of Apple's main product lines. The first "Time Flies" event handled the iPad Air 4, the 10.2-inch iPad, the Apple Watch Series 6, and the Apple Watch SE, while the second "Hi, Speed" centered on the iPhone 12 range and the HomePod mini.

Given what has already been announced, it is likely this third installment will focus on an area not touched by the others, but we know is on the way: Apple Silicon.

Apple announced that it would be bringing out its first Apple Silicon-based Macs before the end of 2020, and a special event in November seems like the last real opportunity Apple has to do so before the lucrative holiday shopping period.

Current speculation points to a form of MacBook Pro, possibly a refined version of the 13-inch MacBook Pro. There has been some suggestion of multiple MacBook models, as well as a MacBook Air, while a 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro using the technology may wait until 2021.

A connected item that could be prominent in the event is macOS Big Sur, the next major release of macOS that will work on both Intel-based and Apple Silicon-based Macs and MacBooks. While Apple has released the milestone versions of its other operating systems, it has considerably delayed the release of macOS Big Sur, and there's a chance it may be released alongside the Apple Silicon devices.

While not specifically Mac-related, "AirTags" are also another product that could make an appearance. The Ultra Wideband-based trackers were tipped for launch in late 2020, but reports have proposed Apple may be holding back the devices to early 2021, though a November event launch is always a possibility.

Another potential candidate would be "AirPods Studio," more personal audio accessories in the AirPods product line. The "AirPods Studio" are thought to be premium over-ear headphones with Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode features borrowed from the AirPods Pro, as well as a level of modularity and customization that existing AirPods don't offer.

The "AirPods X," which has appeared in rumors, are more conventional Bluetooth in-ear devices connected together by a cable that goes around the back of the user's neck. While they could end up being a low-cost entrypoint into the AirPods ecosystem, The "AirPods X" may also be better suited for exercise and activity.

A valve-oriented version of AirPods Pro is also suggested, with "AirPods Pro Lite" consisting of earphones between the AirPods and AirPods Pro that offer some Pro features.
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  • Reply 1 of 57
    Rayz2016Rayz2016 Posts: 6,957member
    Can’t wait! 
    williamlondondewmeaderutterMisterKitBeatscornchipwatto_cobra
  • Reply 2 of 57
    bluefire1bluefire1 Posts: 1,301member
    Air tags also to be announced?
    edited November 2020 watto_cobra
  • Reply 3 of 57
    AniMillAniMill Posts: 155member
    PLEASE bring back the Mac Chime and the glowey  !
    pulseimagesentropysHank2.0ramanpfaffrandominternetpersonBeatspatchythepiratewatto_cobra
  • Reply 4 of 57
    Would be an ideal time to release their (rumored) AR glasses... which can only be called “Apple Glasses”, by the way.
  • Reply 5 of 57
    bluefire1 said:
    Air tags also to be announced?
    Those are coming with the USB-C iPhone  :D
    pulseimagesrandominternetperson
  • Reply 6 of 57
    Isn't the light coming out of the Apple "bite" the light from a movie projector? New Apple TV?
    pulseimagessidricthevikingbaluwatto_cobra
  • Reply 7 of 57
    This better be good if they are going with that phrase. That gets me excited. 
    ronncornchipwatto_cobra
  • Reply 8 of 57
    tshapitshapi Posts: 369member
    Would be an ideal time to release their (rumored) AR glasses... which can only be called “Apple Glasses”, by the way.
    That’s my thoughts! One more thing never stood for “oh and one more thing, here a remedial update” Steve job always used it for a major mind blowing reveal.  
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  • Reply 9 of 57
    tshapitshapi Posts: 369member
    One could interpret the invitation as 3 dimensional 
    watto_cobra
  • Reply 10 of 57
    flydogflydog Posts: 1,123member
    bluefire1 said:
    Air tags also to be announced?
    Have you tried reading the small text below the headline of the article? 
    watto_cobra
  • Reply 11 of 57
    XedXed Posts: 2,519member
    AniMill said:
    PLEASE bring back the Mac Chime and the glowey  !
    https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/02/22/how-to-turn-your-mac-startup-chime-back-on
    ronn
  • Reply 12 of 57
    melgrossmelgross Posts: 33,510member
    The date is interesting because all the pundits have been giving reasons why Nov 10 wouldn’t be possible, why it just HAD to be the 17th.
    edited November 2020 ronnMisterKitrezwitswatto_cobra
  • Reply 13 of 57
    MacProMacPro Posts: 19,718member
    Use of the phrase 'One more thing' by Apple is a sign this is a paradigm-shifting event, that phrase is sacred.
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  • Reply 14 of 57
    tshapitshapi Posts: 369member
    melgross said:
    The date is interesting because all the pundits have been giving reasons why Nov 10 wouldn’t be possible, why it just HAD to be the 17th.
    The 17th is too late if they want ramp up before BF/CM. The 10th gives them 2 weeks to delivery any new products to Brick and Mortar that isn’t already there before BF/CM
    ronn
  • Reply 15 of 57
    MacBook to rival 12" Core M with super long battery life, no fan and lots of power would be one way to demonstrate to Intel *how* to build great, modern chips.
    watto_cobra
  • Reply 16 of 57
    XedXed Posts: 2,519member
    MacPro said:
    Use of the phrase 'One more thing' by Apple is a sign this is a paradigm-shifting event, that phrase is sacred.
    I can see why you'd say that, but I think it's because in this pandemic year of virtual events, it's an atypical 3rd event in 3 months. I personally will not read anymore into it, even if we get AirTags or other new product categories—we already know that we're getting a Macs with a new processing architecture.
    ronnwatto_cobra
  • Reply 17 of 57
    avon b7avon b7 Posts: 7,624member
    AirPods X 'lace' type design offers some nice advantages for people who can't keep earbuds in while on the move as well as battery advantages and easy charging as the connector can be in the lace itself. 


    ronn
  • Reply 18 of 57
    melgrossmelgross Posts: 33,510member
    tshapi said:
    melgross said:
    The date is interesting because all the pundits have been giving reasons why Nov 10 wouldn’t be possible, why it just HAD to be the 17th.
    The 17th is too late if they want ramp up before BF/CM. The 10th gives them 2 weeks to delivery any new products to Brick and Mortar that isn’t already there before BF/CM
    Just mentioning why the 10th has been considered to be bad. 
    watto_cobra
  • Reply 19 of 57
    Rayz2016Rayz2016 Posts: 6,957member
    melgross said:
    The date is interesting because all the pundits have been giving reasons why Nov 10 wouldn’t be possible, why it just HAD to be the 17th.
    A pox on pundits. 
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  • Reply 20 of 57
    docno42docno42 Posts: 3,755member
    Finally! 

    C'mon Apple - I need a replacement for my MacBook Air!
    ronnwatto_cobra
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