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Mighty M3 Max chip spotted in the wild

Mighty M3 Max chip spotted in the wild

Next-gen Apple silicon looks like a real beast.

Leander Kahney
August 08, 2023

Apple silicon is already running rings around the competition, and it’s about to get worse for PC manufacturers.

Apple’s actively testing a new high-end chip, the M3 Max, which has been spotted for the first time in test logs — and it’s a beast.

The forthcoming chip features a whopping 16-core CPU and 40 GPU cores. By comparison, the current M2 Max ships with a 12-core CPU and a 38-core GPU.

When combined with chipmaker TSMC’s latest 3nm process, the new M3 chip should deliver big performance gains. It’ll likely be the brains behind new MacBook Pros and a beefed-up Mac Studio.

And then there’s the M3 Ultra, which probably will fuse two M3 Max chips for even better performance. It hasn’t been spotted yet, but Apple must be working on it.

It’s gonna be exciting when these new chips ship — possibly later this year or, more likely, in early 2024.

Also in today’s newsletter:

Woot! is selling some iPad Pro models at pretty good discounts.
Here’s a quick tip to make your iPhone seem much speedier.
We review an advanced docking station from Alogic, and find it’s great for running up to three external displays and more.
Today’s the day in Apple history that Steve Jobs unveiled the historic “think different” ad campaign. Nitpickers hated the ungrammatical phrase, but it helped supercharge Apple’s comeback.
Yesterday’s poll results: Apple TV+ is by far the most popular streaming service with Cult of Mac readers. Is that obvious given the readership of this newsletter, or because Apple TV+ is actually better?

— Leander Kahney, EIC.

Apple's M3 Max chip spotted with 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU

Apple's 2024 high-end MacBook Pro could sport the M3 Max chip featuring a massive 16-core CPU and 40-core GPU.

College students, you don’t need a MacBook Pro

Dear university students, a top-tier MacBook Pro would be a huge waste of money. A MacBook Air likely fits your needs much better. Here’s why.

College students, you don't need a MacBook Air

An iPad Pro with a Magic Trackpad and Pencil fits your needs even better than a laptop. It's more versatile and just as capable.

Add 10,000mAh of power to your iPhone with this magnetic stand

Ugreen MagSafe 10,000mAh Battery Pack with Foldable Kickstand is a mouthful, but it’s also a full description of what the accessory offers.

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Back to School Sale: Save up to 90% and pay as low as $13 for Microsoft Windows and Office

Headed back to class soon, as summer wanes? That's a great time to save on crucial Microsoft productivity software.

‘The Changeling’ trailer reveals supernatural horror show

It's billed as a drama series and a "parenthood fable," but “The Changeling” looks like a full-on horror story that could keep those in the family way up at night.

Grab steep discounts on iPad Pro before they disappear

Ready to save big on a new tablet? Head on over to Woot! and get great deals on a selection of 2021 iPad Pros.

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Let this AI writer crank out your ad copy, blogs and more

Stop wasting time trying to write perfect marketing copy. Get a lifetime sub to the Linkdelta AI writing tool for just $49.99 (regularly $540).

New quad dock drives extra displays and other gear [Review] ★★★★☆

Alogic's solidly built Quad Display DV4 Universal Docking Station is great for those who need multiple external displays.

Keep your data private with Norton 360 and LifeLock for just $25 a year

Get protection for two devices (Mac, iOS, PC and/or Android) with a one-year Norton 360 and LifeLock subscription for $24.99 (77% off).

Speed up Haptic Touch with this hidden iPhone setting [Pro Tip]

It’s easy to accelerate Haptic Touch, the iPhone feature that lets you preview links and bring up option menus. If you use Haptic Touch all the time, changing this setting will make your iPhone feel supercharged.

See when your team's on ‘Friday Night Baseball’ in September

Apple and the MLB just released the schedule for "Friday Night Baseball." Apple TV+ will air eight games next month.

Today in Apple history: It's time to 'think different'

On August 8, 1997, Steve Jobs introduced the world to the iconic slogan, "Think different." It became Apple's most famous catchphrase.

Tweetz o’ the day

iPhone 15 Pro Schematics
— Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial)
9:23 AM • Aug 8, 2023

Did you know Sony is making a VR Headset and releasing it under the “Apple” branding.
— Rjey (@RjeyTech)
5:54 PM • Aug 7, 2023

One more thing ...

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Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes… the ones who see things differently — they’re not fond of rules… You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can’t do is ignore them because they change things… they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.

— Steve Jobs, 1997.

Today’s poll

What did you think of Apple's "think different" ad campaign?

Results from yesterday’s poll: What's your favorite streaming service?

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