At the beginning of the yr, we thought March is likely to be one of the important months in Apple’s historical past. Persistent rumors claimed that Apple would unveil its long-awaited combined actuality headset, “Apple Actuality Professional,” at a spring occasion, with a launch scheduled towards the tip of the yr.
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 whole lot of different stuff to announce–a rumored 15-inch MacBook Air continues to be mentioned to be coming this spring, however every part else is additional out.
So we count on a slightly tame March this yr. The 15-inch MacBook Air may get a direct-to-web launch (April is a chance as nicely), the following spherical of OS updates will in all probability exit beta, and several other new and returning Apple TV+ exhibits will launch, together with the standard 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. Nevertheless, there are a few attainable {hardware} bulletins that would 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 probably an M2 Professional choice). Outdoors of the bigger show measurement we don’t know what to anticipate from it, but it surely’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 may very well be introduced in March (probably with a shiny web site replace and never a stay occasion), with a launch in early April.
Yellow iPhone 14: In line with Mac Takara, Apple will quickly unveil its new spring iPhone 14 shade: 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 authentic 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.
Mac Professional: Apple is predicted to launch a brand new Mac Professional with Apple silicon inside, however the newest rumors recommend it gained’t arrive till WWDC.
Mac Studio: Apple’s high-end desktop is because of get an M2 improve, however the newest rumors recommend 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 in all probability finish in March with the total launch of these working system updates touchdown on units. Relying on the timing, we’d see the beginning of the iOS 16.5 and macOS 13.4 betas as nicely.
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: Every part 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, Activity Supervisor, and extra.
Companies
Apple TV+
Listed below are the exhibits, sequence, 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 approaching Apple TV+ content material.
The Downside 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 probably closing season of Apple TV+’s greatest present begins this month. March 15
Extrapolations: An 8-episode restricted sequence anthology about local weather change. It follows a gaggle of interconnected human tales to point out how each side of our world goes to be altering within the close to future. March 17
My Form of Nation: A music competitors sequence that Apple describes as having a “recent, new documentary sensibility.” The hybrid sequence will break down cultural and musical obstacles in nation music, inviting revolutionary musicians to unleash their genuine voices and take middle stage.” March 17
Servant: The finale of one of many authentic Apple TV+ exhibits airs because the M. Night time Shyamalan thriller wraps up its four-season run. March 17
The Massive Door Prize: Primarily based on M.O. Walsh’s novel of the identical identify, “The Massive Door Prize” tells the story of a small city that’s without end modified when a mysterious machine seems within the common retailer, promising to disclose every resident’s true life potential. March 27
Tetris: A function movie based mostly on the unbelievable true story about how one of the in style and well-known video games of all time was found licensed, and distributed out of the Chilly Battle-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. Examine our Apple Arcade FAQ for a full checklist 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 straightforward-to-play recreation for all ages the place your cat and a companion stroll by way of a Japanese competition enjoying minigames. March 3
Osmos+: The distinctive cell absorption recreation from 2009 shall 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