March was a reasonably gradual month for Apple, with only a new iPhone 14 coloration (yellow) and the discharge of iOS 16.4 and macOS 13.3. After all, there have been some good Apple TV+ releases, together with the return of “Ted Lasso“, in addition to Apple Arcade video games, however the lack of a spring occasion or new {hardware} in March made for a comparatively gradual month.
April may form as much as be a lot the identical. Nevertheless it is also an enormous month. There’s nonetheless a persistent rumor that Apple may launch a 15-inch MacBook Air, and even take the wraps off a brand new Mac Professional forward of WWDC in June. However an precise spring occasion is beginning to look unlikely–the one different time Apple ever held an occasion in April was in 2021, coming off a 12 months of COVID delays.
New {hardware}
Again in 2021, Apple held a spring occasion on April 20 to announce the 24-inch iMac and AirTag. So even with Apple saying WWDC for June 5, it’s attainable that we get invites to a spring occasion throughout the first weeks of April. If we do, right here’s what we would see:
15-inch MacBook Air: The newest rumors say we’re on the cusp of an all-new MacBook. A 15-inch MacBook Air, to be exact, with an M2 chip (and doubtlessly an M2 Professional choice). Outdoors of the bigger show dimension we don’t know what to anticipate from it, nevertheless it’s a reasonably protected wager to anticipate it to be related because the 13.6-inch Air, solely expanded to the dimensions of a 15.5-inch show and presumably with Wi-FI 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. Apparently, mass manufacturing of the shows is underway, which could possibly be introduced someday in April.
Mac Professional: Apple has been anticipated to launch a brand new Mac Professional with Apple silicon for a complete now, however the newest rumors recommend it received’t arrive till WWDC. Meaning Apple will both launch it throughout April or someday later this fall. The newest rumors say it would have an M2 Extremely however no user-upgradable RAM or graphics.
Mac Studio: It’s been a couple of 12 months since Apple launched its new high-end desktop, so it’s on account of get an M2 improve, however the newest rumors recommend Apple would possibly maintain off till the M3.
AirPods: AirPods Max have been low in inventory for months, and it’s been greater than two years because the authentic mannequin landed. A number of enhancements could possibly be on the best way, together with USB-C, Adaptive Transparency, higher noise cancellation, and new colours. Apple can also be anticipated to replace the AirPods Professional Charging Case to characteristic USB-C as a substitute of Lightning, and up to date rumors recommend it may arrive earlier than later.
Apps and software program updates
Close to the top of March, we bought iOS 16.4 and macOS 13.3 (and associated OS updates), which introduced a number of welcome new options. Apple instantly began beta testing iOS 16.5 and macOS 13.4, which up to now have fewer apparent modifications. Relying on the size of testing, they may see their remaining launch in late April or early Could.
iOS 16.5: Within the first beta, there’s not way more than a Sports activities tab within the Apple Information app and the power to begin and cease display screen recordings with Siri. Some under-the-hood code means that multi-view sports activities video is on the best way, although there’s no telling when.
iPadOS 16.5: Anticipate the identical modifications as in iOS 16.5
tvOS 16.5: Maybe that multi-view sports activities video stuff present in iOS 16.5 code is geared toward Apple TV? Or the rumored refreshed interface makes an look? In any other case, simply massive fixes and efficiency updates.
macOS 13.4: You’ll discover a new Sports activities tab is within the sidebar of the Apple Information app, however the first beta doesn’t present a lot else in the best way of modifications.
Companies
Apple TV+
Listed below are the exhibits, sequence, and films we anticipate to launch on Apple TV+ in April. If you wish to know what’s coming later, test our full information to imminent Apple TV+ content material.
Shmigadoon! season 2: The second season of this musical romantic comedy starring Cecily Sturdy, Keegan-Michael Key, Alan Cumming, Jane Krakowski, Martin Brief, Tituss Burgess, and Patrick Web page. April 5
Growth! Growth! The World vs. Boris Becker: A two-part documentary in regards to the life and profession of tennis phenom Boris Becker April 7
The Final Factor He Advised Me: The story of a lady who bonds along with her 16-year-old stepdaughter whereas looking for the reality about why her husband has mysteriously disappeared. April 14
Jane: Jane, is a 9-year-old budding environmentalist on a quest to avoid wasting endangered animals. Utilizing her highly effective creativeness, Jane takes her finest associates David and Greybeard the chimpanzee on epic adventures to assist shield wild animals all around the globe. April 14
Ghosted: Salt-of-the-earth Cole falls head over heels for enigmatic Sadie—however then makes the surprising discovery that she’s a undercover agent. Earlier than they will resolve on a second date, Cole and Sadie are swept away on a global journey to avoid wasting the world. April 21
The Afterparty season 2: Detective Danner returns to resolve a whodunnit by questioning relations, star-crossed lovers, and enterprise companions. Every episode focuses on a retelling of the occasions from every character’s viewpoint, with their very own distinctive model. April 28
Apple Arcade
Apple releases new video games to Apple Arcade on Fridays, however not each Friday is marked by a brand new sport or important replace. Examine 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 usually see a number of tasks listed within the Coming Quickly part.
We’ll replace this part with the record of Apple Arcade video games releasing in April as quickly because the schedule is launched.
