Apple doesn’t usually launch new {hardware} or equipment in August. Just a few years in the past we bought the final replace to the Intel-based 27-inch iMac in August, however that was an odd exception to the rule. September is when the corporate releases new iPhones and Apple Watches, together with main working system updates for all its merchandise. The corporate is just too busy constructing as much as that huge September to push out new stuff in August. If it’s not prepared for WWDC in June, it’s coming within the fall.
Whereas we don’t count on any new {hardware} in August, the software program facet begins to get attention-grabbing because the beta releases of the subsequent huge working programs begin to change into extra full and polished. And naturally, the Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade releases by no means cease.
Right here’s every part we count on from Apple in August 2023.
New {hardware} releases
It’s going to be an enormous month—the entire iPhone 15 lineup, Apple Watch Collection 9, perhaps even a brand new iPad mini or USB-C AirPods!
Oh wait, that’s in September. In August, we don’t count on any new {hardware} in any respect. It’s not inconceivable that one thing new arrives this month—in 2020, an replace to the 27-inch iMac arrived on August 27—however the perfect info obtainable now suggests there’s nothing on the best way till the iPhone occasion within the second week of September.
However as all the time, September’s going to be huge, so there’s lots o stay up for. And to get issues began, invites for the iPhone 15 occasion would possibly exit on the finish of August, relying on how early in September the occasion is. The newest rumors say the occasion might be on Wednesday, September 13, which implies the invites may exit on August 30 or 31.
Apps and software program updates
Close to the tip of July, Apple launched iOS 16.6 with an enormous checklist of safety updates however no new options. We didn’t get an iOS 16.7 beta in July, so which may have been the final launch for iOS 16 aside from Speedy Safety Response updates and different safety releases.
As an alternative, all efforts are behind the discharge of iOS 17 within the fall, together with iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, a HomePod replace, watchOS 10, and macOS Sonoma. Public Betas are out now and might be up to date a few occasions all through the month of August, with Developer Beta releases maybe just a little extra frequent.
iOS 17 Beta: The primary iOS 17 Public Beta was launched on July 12, however a second public beta was not launched in July. We count on additional developer betas (we closed the month on Developer Beta 4) and a pair extra Public Beta releases in August, with perhaps yet one more spherical of beta releases subsequent month earlier than iOS 17 is launched in the midst of September. Learn extra about how you can set up the iOS 17 beta.
Key options embrace StandBy, Stay voicemail transcription, FaceTime video messages, a lot of new Messages options, interactive widgets, enhancements to AirDrop, huge enhancements to Siri and dictation, and much extra.
iPadOS 17 Beta: A lot of the new iOS 17 options are coming to iPadOS 17 as properly, although notably not StandBy.
macOS Sonoma Beta: The brand new macOS will get interactive widgets on the desktop (together with widgets out of your close by iPhone), new Safari options, videoconferencing options, and Recreation Mode to enhance recreation efficiency.
watchOS 10 Beta: The following watchOS replace represents a serious change to the Apple Watch UI, with redesigned apps, an emphasis on widgets, and a brand new Sensible Stack loaded with related bits of information all through the day.
tvOS 17 Beta: The important thing function of tvOS 17 is FaceTime in your huge TV display, utilizing your iPhone (working iOS 17) because the digicam and microphone due to Continuity Digicam.
Providers
Apple TV+
Listed here are the reveals, collection, and flicks we count on to launch on Apple TV+ in TK. If you wish to know what’s coming later, examine our full information to approaching Apple TV+ content material.
Bodily (season 3): The third and ultimate season of this comedy/drama a couple of housewife who begins a house health enterprise within the 80s, and it takes her on a journey of empowerment. August 2
Unusual Planet: An animated collection based mostly on the web-based comedian and graphic novels by Nathan Pyle. The comedian options aliens who stay lives not not like our personal, however discuss with our on a regular basis actions with uncommon, generally scientific-ish verbiage (like calling a hug “limb enclosure”). August 9
Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Variety Marcie: This Peanuts particular follows Marcie, an introvert who loves her solitude but additionally enjoys serving to her buddies. August 18
Invasion (season 2): A sweeping sci-fi drama collection that follows an alien invasion via totally different views around the globe. August 23
Wished: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn: A four-part true crime documentary miniseries impressed by the e-book Boundless, “Wished” tells the story of automotive CEO-turned-fugitive Carlos Ghosn. August 25
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 checklist 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 initiatives listed within the Coming Quickly part. Listed here are the confirmed titles coming this month:
Nekograms+ (Hungry Sky): A cat-based puzzle recreation. August 8
Kingdoms: Merge & Construct (Cherrypick Video games): A puzzle recreation expertise blended with kingdom-building gameplay. August 18
finity. (Seabaa, Inc.): A minimalist, considerate, and handcrafted 2D puzzle recreation. August 25
Samba de Amigo: Occasion-To-Go (SEGA): A rhythm motion recreation based mostly on SEGA’s fashionable recreation from the 2000s. August 29
