A hidden Augmented Reality (AR) object, this time in the form of an Apple logo, once again appears in Apple's invites for its November 10 event dubbed 'One More Thing.'
In a bid to continue the trend it started with the 'Time Flies' event last September 13, followed by 'Hi, Speed' on October 13, Apple also hid an AR object within its November 10 'One More Thing' event invites. The AR object, an Apple logo that appears similar to a MacBook opening the display, appears when iOS and iPadOS users click on the logo within the invite page. Users of macOS users can download the file and watch the animation in Quick Look.
The big animated AR Apple logo repeatedly loops, appearing similar to the opening and closing of a MacBook display. When open, 'One More Thing' invite colors radiate outward like a glowing, bright screen. Rumors say that Apple will launch the new Mac series powered by the company's very own Apple Silicon chip during November 10 'One More Thing' event. While the Cupertino-based tech giant did not confirm the rumors, its previous pronouncements appear to lend credence to the whispered talks.
Apple has added another nice AR graphic to its latest event invitation. @appleinsider pic.twitter.com/7t6y3vZHvh — William Gallagher (@WGallagher) November 2, 2020
The rumored ditching of the Intel processor in favor of the new Apple Silicon chip, which many say will power the new Macs set for launch during the November 10 'One More Thing' event, is not without precedence. In 2005, Apple announced the end of its longstanding partnership with IBM and Motorola when it ditched PowerPC processors in favor of Intel processors. Steve Jobs, at the time, said the reason for the switch is that he finds Intel a strong processor. In the same keynote, however, Jobs hinted at what Apple intends to do in the future. Looking at the AR Easter egg on the 'One More Thing' invite page says it all. It is all about a new beginning of something that Apple had always looked forward to in the past.
"We think Intel's technology will help us create the best personal computers for the next 10 years," Jobs said. While Jobs did not specifically state Apple's intention to develop its processors, his statement laid the groundwork for such. The November 10 'One More Thing' event, with invites showing an Apple logo in AR and is reportedly the launching pad of Apple Silicon chip in new Macs, may just be the confirmation of such intention.
Apple itself announced in June their intention to switch from Intel processors to Apple Silicon chips during the annual Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). Company official revealed at the time that Apple is set to release its first set of Macs using the Advanced RISC Machine (ARM)-based before the end of 2020. It cited the same reasons when Apple switched over to Intel 15 years ago. For some users, the June announcement of Apple, coupled with the AR Easter egg showing an Apple logo with colors radiating outwards coming from its back symbolizes the birth of a new era, an age where new Macs are powered with an Apple Silicon chip instead of Intel processors.
