September was, as common, an enormous month for Apple. The iPhone 15 lineup, Apple Watch Sequence 9 and Extremely 2, and releases of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and even macOS Sonoma.
October is usually a little bit extra muted, however we normally have the brand new macOS launch and even some new Macs to sit up for. This yr, the macOS launch got here earlier in September and the discharge of latest Macs is in query.
We’ll nonetheless get some good OS updates, new Apple TV+ exhibits, and Apple Arcade video games, nevertheless it may very effectively be that every one the large releases for the yr are behind us and we shouldn’t anticipate one other massive drop from Apple till the spring of 2024! Right here’s what we anticipate from Apple in October 2023.
New {hardware} releases
With rumors of a brand new M3 chip on the way in which, we have now been making ready for a second Apple occasion in October centered on the Mac. Nevertheless, current rumors recommend Apple isn’t planning to carry an occasion although there nonetheless might be “a number of press releases,” (previously Twitter). That possible means Apple has some new merchandise to launch earlier than the yr is up:
M3 Macs: Beforehand, it was rumored that Apple would launch the primary of its M3-based Macs in October. This would possibly embody an up to date iMac with M3 and processor, and MacBook Air with M3, with not a lot anticipated to vary aside from the processors. However current rumors have solid that in double, with analyst Ming-Chi Kuo saying he doesn’t anticipate any iPads or Macs with M3 chips this yr in any respect.
iPad mini 7: The latest rumors of a Seventh-generation iPad mini nonetheless say it’s coming this fall. With out many different merchandise to announce, and with no main new options anticipated aside from an up to date processor, it’s possible this could be launched on to the online with little fanfare.
AirPods: We don’t know what Apple is planning for the AirPods and AirPods Max, each of which nonetheless have Lightning ports. After the USB-C case arrived for the AirPods Professional alongside the iPhone 15, Apple possible has a refresh in retailer sooner or later.
Apps and software program updates
All the large yearly new software program releases are out, together with macOS Somona, making the primary time macOS was launched in September 2018.
We’re on to the point-release updates now, that are normally fairly substantial for the primary few months, as Apple finishes including all of the options promised at WWDC in June that didn’t fairly make the preliminary launch. The x.1 variations of all of the working programs entered beta on the finish of September, and can in all probability see public launch in October. Beta testing on the x.2 releases will in all probability begin in October, too.
iOS/iPadOS 17.1: Provides some new Apple Music options, persevering with AirDrop transfers over the web, and different minor enhancements. Extra might be added earlier than its ultimate launch.
macOS Sonoma 14.1: The “favourite” characteristic involves Apple Music, and there are fixes for Distant Widgets.
Providers
Apple TV+
Listed here are the exhibits, collection, and flicks we anticipate to launch on Apple TV+ in TK. If you wish to know what’s coming later, examine our full information to approaching Apple TV+ content material.
Classes in Chemistry: Set within the Fifties, the story follows a lady who goals of being a scientist in a world that calls for ladies keep homemakers. She finally lands a job internet hosting a TV cooking present and makes use of it as a platform to show science to housewives. October 13
The Pigeon Tunnel: Tells the story of former British spy David Cornwell, who wrote underneath the pen title John le Carré. He authored well-known espionage novels like The Spy Who Got here in from the Chilly, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Evening Supervisor, and The Fixed Gardener. October 20
The Enfield Poltergeist: The chilling true story of the world’s most well-known poltergeist case by means of authentic audio recordings made inside the home because the occasions unfolded. October 27
Apple Arcade
Apple releases new video games to Apple Arcade on Fridays, however not each Friday is marked by a brand new sport or vital replace. Verify our Apple Arcade FAQ for a full record of Apple Arcade video games and extra particulars on the service. Some video games are launched with out forewarning, however a number of initiatives are sometimes listed within the Coming Quickly part.
We are going to replace this part as quickly because the Arcade video games for October are listed.
