At first of the 12 months, we thought March could be one of the vital important months in Apple’s historical past. Persistent rumors claimed that Apple would unveil its long-awaited blended actuality headset, “Apple Actuality Professional,” at a spring occasion, with a launch scheduled towards the top of the 12 months.
Now, it seems as if the announcement has been pushed again to WWDC in June (and even later), which brings into query all the level of getting a spring occasion within the first place. There’s not a number of different stuff to announce–a rumored 15-inch MacBook Air remains to be stated to be coming this spring, however every thing else is additional out.
So we count on a slightly tame March this 12 months. The 15-inch MacBook Air may get a direct-to-web launch (April is a chance as properly), the following spherical of OS updates will most likely exit beta, and a number of other new and returning Apple TV+ exhibits will launch, together with the same old weekly Apple Arcade video games.
New {hardware}
With all current rumors pointing to a WWDC (or later) announcement of the Apple Actuality Professional, we’re undecided if we’re going to get an Apple occasion in March as was as soon as rumored. Nonetheless, there are a few attainable {hardware} bulletins that might arrive:
15-inch MacBook Air: The most recent 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, however it’s a fairly secure guess to count on it to be the identical because the 13.6-inch Air, solely expanded to the scale of a 15.5-inch show. Apparently, mass manufacturing of the shows is underway, which might be introduced in March (seemingly with a shiny web site replace and never a reside occasion), with a launch in early April.
Yellow iPhone 14: In accordance with Mac Takara, Apple will quickly unveil its new spring iPhone 14 colour: yellow. It might arrive as early as this week on Apple’s website online.
AirPods Max: Apple’s high-end headphones have been low in inventory for months, and it’s been greater than two years for the reason that unique mannequin landed. A number of enhancements might be on the best way, together with USB-C, Adaptive Transparency, higher noise cancellation, and new colours.
Mac Professional: Apple is anticipated to launch a brand new Mac Professional with Apple silicon inside, however the newest rumors counsel it received’t arrive till WWDC.
Mac Studio: Apple’s high-end desktop is because of get an M2 improve, however the newest rumors counsel Apple may maintain off till the M3.
Apps and software program updates
As we enter March, Apple has iOS 16.4 and macOS 13.3 betas out to the general public, bringing some new emojis, internet push notifications, and a few small tweaks to apps like Podcasts and Apple Music. We’ve solely gotten one beta, however the testing interval will most likely finish in March with the complete launch of these working system updates touchdown on gadgets. Relying on the timing, we would see the beginning of the iOS 16.5 and macOS 13.4 betas as properly.
iOS 16.4: New emojis, internet push notifications, a brand new Pockets widget, and the return of the Residence structure improve that was pulled from iOS 16.2.
tvOS 16.4: The companion to iOS 16.4, the place the Residence structure improve is the largest change.
iPadOS 16.4: The whole lot new in iOS 16.4 involves your iPad, too.
macOS 13.3: New emojis, fixes for a number of iWork suite points, and fixes for virtualization software program, iCloud, Job Supervisor, and extra.
Companies
Apple TV+
Listed here are the exhibits, collection, and films we count on to launch on Apple TV+ in TK. If you wish to know what’s coming later, test our full information to imminent Apple TV+ content material.
The Drawback with Jon Stewart: The second half of season 2 returns after a brief hiatus. March 3
Ted Lasso (season 3): Launching on a brand new Wednesday schedule, the third and presumably closing season of Apple TV+’s greatest present begins this month. March 15
Extrapolations: An 8-episode restricted collection anthology about local weather change. It follows a bunch of interconnected human tales to point out how each facet of our world goes to be altering within the close to future. March 17
My Type of Nation: A music competitors collection that Apple describes as having a “contemporary, new documentary sensibility.” The hybrid collection will break down cultural and musical obstacles in nation music, inviting progressive musicians to unleash their genuine voices and take heart stage.” March 17
Servant: The finale of one of many unique Apple TV+ exhibits airs because the M. Night time Shyamalan thriller wraps up its four-season run. March 17
The Huge Door Prize: Primarily based on M.O. Walsh’s novel of the identical title, “The Huge Door Prize” tells the story of a small city that’s eternally modified when a mysterious machine seems within the basic retailer, promising to disclose every resident’s true life potential. March 27
Tetris: A function movie primarily based on the unbelievable true story about how one of the vital standard and well-known video games of all time was found licensed, and distributed out of the Chilly Conflict-era Soviet Union. March 31
Apple Arcade
Apple releases new video games to Apple Arcade on Fridays, however not each Friday is marked by a brand new recreation or important replace. Verify our Apple Arcade FAQ for a full listing 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.
Kimono Cats: A simple-to-play recreation for all ages the place your cat and a companion stroll by means of a Japanese competition enjoying minigames. March 3
Osmos+: The distinctive cell absorption recreation from 2009 might be up to date and launched on Apple Arcade. March 17
Clue: The Basic Thriller Recreation+: It’s the Clue board recreation, come to life in your iPhone. March 24
Human: Fall Flat+: A goofy physics platformer performed solo or with as much as 4 participant on-line. March 31
