Apple holds occasions at sure intervals within the yr at which it publicizes new merchandise. The corporate tends to carry a March or April spring occasion, the WWDC keynote in June, an occasion to have fun the brand new iPhone launch in September, and a late fall occasion in October at which it has been recognized to launch new iPads and Macs.
Apple simply launched the brand new iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Collection 9 and Extremely 2 at an occasion on September 12. Has the corporate completed releasing new merchandise for 2023? There’s nonetheless an opportunity we may see the launch of latest Macs and iPads at an Apple occasion in October, however it’s potential that Apple is not going to maintain an occasion to introduce any extra new merchandise in 2023.
Will Apple maintain an October occasion in 2023?
Over time Apple has held a second fall occasion in October or November, the place it has launched new Macs, iPads, and AirPods. For instance, on the 2021 Unleashed occasion we bought the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Professional and the third-gen AirPods, whereas the earlier yr introduced the M1 variations of the 13-inch MacBook Professional, MacBook Air, and Mac mini.
Nevertheless, as you may see from the checklist of October occasion dates under, Apple doesn’t all the time maintain an October occasion. Over the previous 12 years, Apple has held eight October occasions, so it’s not unprecedented to skip it.
- 2022: No occasion
- 2021: Monday, October 18
- 2020: Tuesday, October 13
- 2019: No occasion
- 2018: Tuesday, October 30
- 2017: No occasion
- 2016: Thursday, October 27
- 2015: No occasion
- 2014: Thursday, October 16
- 2013: Tuesday, October 22
- 2012: Tuesday, October 23
- 2011: Tuesday, October 4
2023 shouldn’t be wanting like a yr during which Apple will maintain an October occasion. Whereas there’s a risk that the corporate may launch a brand new iPad mini and an M3 model of the iMac, each of which have sooner or later been rumored for this yr, neither would warrant the eye of an occasion. It’s extra possible that any Apple product updates nonetheless to come back in 2023 will accomplish that within the type of a press launch.
When may Apple’s October occasion be held?
If Apple does shock us with an October occasion in 2023 we’d anticipate that it could fall round October 17 or 24.
Invites normally exit one to 2 weeks earlier than the occasion is held, so if the occasion will occur then anticipate invitations to reach across the starting of October.
What time will the October occasion begin?
If Apple has an October occasion, we all know for certain that it’ll begin at 10 am PT. Right here’s what that interprets to in different nations world wide (if the occasion occurs later within the month there could also be some modifications attributable to clock modifications):
- US: 10 am (PST/PDT), 11 am (MST/MDT), 12 pm (CST/CDT), 1 pm (EST/EDT)
- Canada: As above, and a couple of pm (AST/ADT)
- UK: 6 pm (GMT/BST)
- Europe: 7 pm (CET/CEST)
- India: 10.30 pm (IST)
- Australia: Following day at 1 am (AWST/AWDT), 2.30 am (ACST/ACDT), 3 am (AEST/AEDT)
- New Zealand: Following day at 5 am (NZST/NZDT)
Apple’s particular occasions normally final between one and two hours. If you wish to watch the October occasion dwell, Apple will stream the keynote on its web site and YouTube channel.
What’s going to Apple launch in October?
Whether or not there’s an occasion or not, we it’s potential that Apple may unveil new Macs and iPads.
M3 iMac
The iMac remains to be working an M1 chip whereas the remainder of the lineup is now on the second technology of Apple’s Mac chips, so it’s effectively overdue an replace. The rumors counsel that the iMac will transfer straight to the M3 chip.
Extra right here: M3 iMac rumors
MacBook Air with M3
If Apple launches an M3 iMac we may additionally see an replace to the MacBook Air. However we predict this might come too quickly after the June launch of the 15-inch MacBook Air, so we aren’t holding our breath.
Learn: M3 MacBook Air rumors.
13-inch MacBook Professional with M3
Solely as a result of it could be unusual if Apple didn’t replace the 13-inch MacBook Professional similtaneously the Air.
iPad mini
The iPad mini was final up to date in 2021. A seventh-generation mannequin could possibly be coming in 2023.
Extra right here: iPad mini 7 rumors
Tenth-generation iPad
The largest launch of October may Apple’s least expensive iPad, the 10.2-inch entry-level mannequin. Rumors counsel this mannequin may get a redesign with slimmer bezels, a bigger 10.5-inch display screen, USB-C, and 5G. It may also be dropping the headphone jack.
Larger iPad Professional
There is also a brand new iPad Professional, with a 14-inch iPad Professional rumored.
AirPods Lite
AirPods Lite have been rumored for a while. Stated to value $99 they could possibly be big this Christmas, in the event that they ever emerge. The AirPods Max additionally want an replace.
Learn: New AirPods rumors.
What did Apple launch at its final October occasion?
On October 18, 2021, Apple launched redesigned fashions of the high-end MacBook Professional, with a 14-inch and 16-inch fashions making their debut. Powering the brand new MacBooks had been the high-end M1 Professional and M1 Max chips that constructed on the already spectacular M1 chips that arrived in November 2020. The laptops obtained new designs with slim bezels and additional ports, together with MagSafe, HDMI, and an SD card slot.
That occasion additionally noticed Apple unveil the third-generation AirPods, new HomePod mini colours, and a less expensive, Siri-powered Apple Music subscription, Apple Music Voice. You’ll be able to watch the video of the October 2021 occasion under: