March was a reasonably gradual month for Apple, with only a new iPhone 14 shade (yellow) and the discharge of iOS 16.4 and macOS 13.3. In fact, 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 might form as much as be a lot the identical. But it surely is also an enormous month. There’s nonetheless a persistent rumor that Apple might 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 yr 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 asserting WWDC for June 5, it’s potential that we get invites to a spring occasion throughout the first weeks of April. If we do, right here’s what we’d see:
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 probably an M2 Professional choice). Outdoors of the bigger show measurement we don’t know what to anticipate from it, however it’s a reasonably protected wager to anticipate it to be related because the 13.6-inch Air, solely expanded to the scale of a 15.5-inch show and probably with Wi-FI 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. Apparently, mass manufacturing of the shows is underway, which may very well 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 gained’t arrive till WWDC. Meaning Apple will both launch it throughout April or someday later this fall. The most recent rumors say it is going to have an M2 Extremely however no user-upgradable RAM or graphics.
Mac Studio: It’s been a few yr since Apple launched its new high-end desktop, so it’s attributable to 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 unique mannequin landed. A number of enhancements may very well be on the way in which, 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 function USB-C as an alternative of Lightning, and current rumors recommend it might arrive ahead of later.
Apps and software program updates
Close to the top of March, we obtained 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 to this point have fewer apparent modifications. Relying on the size of testing, they might see their remaining launch in late April or early Might.
iOS 16.5: Within the first beta, there’s not way more than a Sports activities tab within the Apple Information app and the flexibility to start out and cease display screen recordings with Siri. Some under-the-hood code means that multi-view sports activities video is on the way in which, 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 large 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 way in which of modifications.
Providers
Apple TV+
Listed below are the reveals, sequence, and flicks 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
Increase! Increase! The World vs. Boris Becker: A two-part documentary concerning the life and profession of tennis phenom Boris Becker April 7
The Final Factor He Instructed Me: The story of a lady who bonds together with her 16-year-old stepdaughter whereas trying to find 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 buddies 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 stunning 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 unravel a whodunnit by questioning members of the family, star-crossed lovers, and enterprise companions. Every episode focuses on a retelling of the occasions from every character’s standpoint, 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. 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 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.
