We don’t typically see a lot in the best way of recent releases from Apple in December. We’ve been shocked earlier than (AirPods Max had been launched on December 15) however there aren’t even any rumors of recent {hardware} for the vacations.
Which means December can have the kinds of issues we get each month from Apple: new working system releases, Apple TV+ reveals and films, and Apple Arcade video games. Right here’s the breakdown of Apple releases for December.
New {hardware} releases
Apple hardly ever releases any new {hardware} in December. The one new product we will bear in mind launching over the past month of the 12 months is the AirPods Max in 2020. Apple has additionally used December to ship merchandise introduced to ship “earlier than the tip” of a particular 12 months (such because the iMac Professional), however we don’t have any of these this 12 months.
There aren’t even any rumors of recent Apple {hardware} coming earlier than the tip of the 12 months so the possibility of a shock is extraordinarily low. In reality, the earliest we count on to see new Apple {hardware} might be within the spring (probably March) when Apple will probably launch a new M3 Mac mini and iPad mini, reveal the launch date for the Apple Imaginative and prescient Professional headset, and possibly extra.
Apps and software program updates
We simply obtained the iOS 17.1.2 and macOS 14.1.2 bugfix-and-security replace earlier than the month is completed.The large releases for December might be iOS 17.2, macOS 14.2, and watchOS 10.2.
Beta testing for the following level launch (iOS 17.3 et al.) will probably start in December, however its last launch will probably are available January.
iOS 17.2: This can be a large launch, including the Journal app, spatial video recording on iPhone 15 Professional (for viewing on the upcoming Apple Imaginative and prescient Professional), reside actions for the Information app, a brand new Translate choice for the Motion button, collaborative playlists in Apple Music, Siri entry to Well being information, and extra.
iPadOS 17.2: Many of the similar options as iOS 17.2 that might not be particular to iPhone, with one exception: Apple’s Journal app doesn’t exist on iPad.
macOS Sonoma 14.2: This large replace for macOS provides collaborative Apple Music playlists, a brand new Favorites music playlist, Messages stickers reactions, iMessage Contact Key Verification, and extra.
tvOS 17.2: A number of tweaks like a class sidebar within the TV app and a brand new Add button on preroll trailers.
watchOS 10.2: As soon as once more enables you to swipe to alter watch faces (it’s an choice in Settings > Clock) and provides the flexibility to entry Well being information with Siri.
Companies
Apple TV+
Listed below are the reveals, collection, and films we count on to launch on Apple TV+ in December. If you wish to know what’s coming later, test our full information to imminent Apple TV+ content material.
John Lennon: Homicide With out A Trial: For the primary time, key figures from John Lennon’s life and dying—together with associates, medical doctors and investigators—share private reminiscences and reveal what occurred on the evening of his killing. December 6
The Household Plan: Dan Morgan was as soon as an elite authorities murderer. Now many years later, he lives a quiet suburban household life. When enemies from his previous monitor him down, he packs his unsuspecting spouse, angsty teen daughter, pro-gamer teen son, and 10-month-old child into their minivan on a cross-country trip journey to Las Vegas. December 15
Apple Arcade
Apple releases new video games to Apple Arcade on Fridays, however not each Friday is marked by a brand new recreation 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 no forewarning, however you’ll typically see a number of tasks listed within the Coming Quickly part.
Turmoil+: A tongue-in-cheek recreation concerning the Nineteenth-century oil rush in North America December 5
Puzzle & Dragons Story: A match-3 puzzle recreation with RPG components. December 5
Sonic Dream Workforce: An enormous 3D journey/runner with all of the Sonic characters. December 5
Disney Dreamlight Valley (Arcade Version): Consists of the bottom recreation and A Rift in Time enlargement for this sim/journey. December 5
