Rumors of an Apple October occasion have been steadily simmering for some time, and solely look extra seemingly after the Apple September occasion.
We noticed new iPhones, Apple Watches and AirPods on the Far Out occasion, however no Macs or iPads. That is good, because the rumors have claimed we’ll be seeing new Apple tablets, laptops and desktops at a later date, seemingly in mid-October simply earlier than the vacation buying rush kicks into excessive gear.
So what else does that go away Apple to unveil? Here is what we anticipate from an Apple October occasion.
Apple October occasion: Newest information and rumors
Apple October occasion date: When is the Apple occasion more likely to be?
Final 12 months, Apple’s Unleashed occasion came about on October 18, simply over a month after Apple’s earlier occasion in September. Going by this sample once more, we predict to see an occasion scheduled for mid-October, with an announcement showing early within the month.
It is really extra unusual for Apple to carry only one fall product launch than a number of occasions. Wanting again on the firm’s current historical past courting again to 2016, solely two years — 2017 and 2019 featured a single product occasion.
Here is a fast recap of how Apple has spent its final six falls.
October 2021: MacBook Professional with M1 Professional or M1 Max, all-new AirPods, HomePod mini
September 2021: iPhone 13 Professional, iPhone 13, Apple Watch 7, iPad mini, iPad.
November 2020: M1 chip with new Macbook Air, 13-inch MacBook Professional and Mac Mini fashions
October 2020: iPhone 12 lineup, HomePod mini
September 2020: Apple Watch 6, iPad Air
September 2019: iPhone 11 and Apple Watch 5, plus Apple companies
October 2018: New Macs and the iPad Professional
September 2018: iPhone XS/XS Max and XR, Apple Watch 4, HomePod
September 2017: iPhone X and iPhone 8, Apple Watch 3, Apple TV 4K
October 2016: MacBook Professional with Closing Lower Professional X, new TV apps for Apple TV, iPhone and iPad
September 2016: iPhone 7/7 Plus, Apple Watch 2
Apple October occasion: iPad 2022
Apple already launched an iPad Air 2022 earlier this 12 months, however it’s seemingly not achieved shuffling up its pill lineup. A brand new base mannequin might be within the works with iPad 2022 rumors pointing to a redesign that options flat sides and a pronounced digital camera bump.
Upgrades like a change to USB-C connectivity, a bigger physique with a higher-resolution show and the A14 Bionic processor (beforehand seen within the iPhone 12) might be within the works for the iPad as effectively.
Apple October occasion: iPad Professional 2022
Apple additionally appears inclined to clean up its iPad Professional choices. The largest rumored change for the iPad Professional 2022 entails the M2 chip that Apple launched to its laptops in June discovering its approach to the Professional tablets.
Other than that, and the bizarre rumor of MagSafe wi-fi charging being added and a brand new facet sensible connector, we could not see any otherupdates to the iPad Professional’s fundamental {hardware}.
This might imply no improve for the 11-inch mannequin from LCD to mini-LED just like the 12.9-inch mannequin. Possibly Apple could have some new software program goodies to introduce to try to persuade customers to improve, however in any other case it is this pill is probably not a lot totally different than the iPad Professional 2021.
Apple October occasion: MacBook Professional 14-inch and 16-inch
We now have already seen the launch of a 13-inch MacBook Professional 2022, however that is an replace of an getting older design. These new MacBooks are the successors to the wonderful 14-inch MacBook Professional and 16-inch MacBook Professional that we noticed arrive in October of final 12 months, and are apparently already “effectively into improvement and testing”.
It is anticipated that these new notebooks will use Apple M2-derived chipsets, presumably referred to as M2 Professional and M2 Max.
Sadly, very like the iPad Professional above, there aren’t any rumored {hardware} upgrades past the brand new chips. We hope to see some distinctive software program options (one thing like Middle Stage) that makes these new MacBooks worthwhile replacements for the prevailing MacBook Professionals.
Apple October occasion: Mac mini M2 and Mac Professional M2
We will not overlook in regards to the rumored replace for the Mac Mini 2022, the child of the Mac household.
The Mac Mini was final up to date in 2020, turning into one among Apple’s first M1 Macs. We have seen the super-powered Mac Studio since then, however regardless of rumors of a extra highly effective mini final 12 months, we’re approaching the two-year mark of no upgrades.
Like the opposite Macs and the iPad Professional, we could not see any modifications exterior of the brand new M2 chip (or probably chips) being inserted into the Mac mini. Past new options, we would like to see a Mac mini redesign too. It is had the identical search for over ten years, and is unquestionably in want of a makeover like different Macs have acquired over the previous couple of years. Annoyingly, one analyst reckons that there will not be a redesign.
Apple October occasion: Mac Professional
If you happen to’re as an alternative searching for a super-powered Mac desktop, Apple is about because of reveal an improve to the Mac Professional, the ultimate Mac utilizing Intel CPUs as an alternative of an M-series chip. Rumors have mentioned to anticipate the brand new full-sized tower to reach late this 12 months, with an M2 Extremely chip just like the M1 Extremely discovered within the Mac Studio, and a brand new M2 Excessive chip for the last word in Mac energy.
Apple October occasion: Apple TV 2022
With a 2021 model of the Apple TV 4K popping out not that way back, you would not think about Apple would have one other set-top field ready within the wings. But, that hasn’t stopped Apple TV 2022 rumors from surfacing. This mannequin would seemingly characteristic a brand new processor, extra RAM and a probably extra engaging value.
Apple October occasion: HomePod 2
With all of the stuff that Apple makes, it is typically straightforward to overlook in regards to the HomePod, the corporate’s sensible speaker. And but, the final two years have seen HomePod updates, introducing the HomePod mini in 2020 after which updating it with new colours final 12 months.
Rumors recommend a HomePod 2 might be in improvement, with Apple probably making an attempt its hand as soon as once more at a bigger sensible speaker. (It is doable that HomePod 2 rumors additionally discuss with a HomePod mini follow-up.) It is unclear when such a product may be prepared, with analysts floating dates starting from late 2022 to early subsequent 12 months.
Apple October occasion: Apple VR/AR headset
Rumors have claimed for a while that Apple is making ready to leap into the world of digital actuality in an enormous method. Its first entry into that area — an Apple VR/AR headset — might be getting nearer to launch, although most individuals accustomed to Apple’s reported plans determine {that a} 2023 launch is within the playing cards.
That does not preclude us from seeing the VR/AR headset earlier, although. Historically, Apple has given us loads of lead time when it enters a brand new market. The primary iPhone debuted on the January 2007 Macworld Expo, however did not hit shops till the tip of June. Equally, the Apple Watch obtained a preview in 2014, however did not really ship till 2015.
You would see Apple doing one thing comparable with its first VR/AR product — preview the gadget first earlier than launching it at a later date in an effort to give builders time to make VR and AR apps for the Apple headset.
Apple October occasion: macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16
Whereas not {hardware} bulletins, we anticipate to listen to not less than a quick point out of macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16 at an Apple October occasion. The brand new software program updates for Macs and iPads are each due out very quickly, however maybe Apple will wait one other month so it may well announce extra polished variations of them each.
New options embrace the Stage Supervisor multi-tasking mode for each iPads and Macs, a devoted Climate app for iPad, new Collaboration options for productiveness apps and the Continuity Digicam for Macs that allows you to use your iPhone as a webcam.
