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The graphic for Apple’s “Unleashed” event in October 2021Below, we have recapped everything to know about a potential Apple event this October.<\/p>\n
While it is unclear if Apple will host an October event this year, or stick to press releases, rumors suggest it will announce several new products this month.<\/p>\n
The graphic for Apple’s “Unleashed” event in October 2021
Below, we have recapped everything to know about a potential Apple event this October.<\/p>\n
When<\/p>\n
The table below outlines when Apple teased its October launches over the past four years.<\/p>\n
Apple recently announced its next quarterly earnings call will be held on Thursday, October 30<\/a>, and Apple’s Chatswood Chase store in Australia will be reopening on the same day<\/a>. Earnings calls and store openings are sometimes timed with product launches, so we could see announcements in the last week of October.<\/p>\n What<\/p>\n A handful of Apple products are expected to be updated as early as this October, with the following new features and changes rumored:<\/p>\n iPad Pro: A seemingly-legitimate unboxing video<\/a> has revealed that the next iPad Pro will be equipped with an M5 chip, but lack any major external design changes. It was also reported that the next iPad Pro will feature two front cameras<\/a>, but the unboxing videos do not show this, so such a change is not guaranteed. What about Macs? Apple’s next 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips will reportedly enter mass production soon<\/a>, but it is unclear if some or all of the models will launch in late 2025<\/a> or or early 2026<\/a>. While new Macs are often unveiled in October, there is precedent for a launch earlier in a year too, as Apple announced MacBook Pro models with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips in a January 2023 press release<\/a>.<\/p>\n Apple is reportedly also planning a lower-priced MacBook with an A18 Pro or A19 Pro chip<\/a>, but the rumored launch timeframe for that is also late 2025 or early 2026, so it is unclear if it would be announced this October. This model would likely be the spiritual successor to the MacBook Air with an M1 chip, which is still sold by Walmart in the U.S. for $599<\/a>.<\/p>\n Popular Stories<\/p>\n Gurman: Major Apple Leadership Shakeup Impending With John Ternus as Next CEO<\/a><\/p>\n Apple is entering its most significant leadership transition in more than a decade as multiple senior executives prepare to depart and CEO Tim Cook begins to shape the company’s next generation of leaders, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
In the latest edition of his “Power On” newsletter, Gurman explained that Jeff Williams, who was viewed as Cook’s potential successor for several…<\/p>\n Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4<\/a><\/p>\n Apple today released new firmware designed for the AirPods Pro 3, prior-generation AirPods Pro 2, and the AirPods 4 models. The firmware has a build number of 8A358, up from 8A356.
There’s no word on what’s include in the updated firmware, but the prior 8A356 update added iOS 26 features to the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods 4 with ANC. The software introduced better audio quality …<\/p>\n iOS 26.1 to iOS 26.4 Will Add These New Features to Your iPhone<\/a><\/p>\n iOS 26 was released last month, but the software train never stops, and iOS 26.1 beta testing is already underway. So far, iOS 26.1 makes both Apple Intelligence and Live Translation on compatible AirPods available in additional languages, and it includes some other minor changes across Apple Music, Calendar, Photos, and Safari.
More features and changes will follow in future versions,…<\/p>\n Apple Fixes Alarms in iOS 26.1<\/a><\/p>\n With the second beta of iOS 26.1, Apple updated the design of alarms set on the iPhone, making them harder to dismiss than before.
Stopping an alarm in iOS 26.1 beta 2 requires a new Slide to Stop gesture rather than a simple tap. You can continue to tap to snooze an alarm, but if you want to turn it off entirely, you need to use a swipe.
Transitioning from a tap to a slide gesture to…<\/p>\n iPad Mini 8 on the Way: Expected Features and Release Timeline<\/a><\/p>\n A new iPad mini is “absolutely” on the way, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. So what should we expect from the successor to the iPad mini 7 that Apple released a year ago?
Processor and Performance
Apple is working on a next-generation version of the iPad mini (codename J510\/J511) that features the A19 Pro chip, according to information found in code that Apple mistakenly shared in…<\/p>\n Apple Highlights Five Perks for iPhone Users Who Pay for iCloud Storage<\/a><\/p>\n After launching new iPhones last month, Apple is promoting iCloud+ with a prominent banner on its home page, in a bid to boost its services revenue. In addition to more storage, all iCloud+ plans include five perks for iPhone users.
As a refresher, iCloud includes 5GB of storage for free. If you want extra storage, you need to subscribe to an iCloud+ plan. In the United States, prices range…<\/p>\n Everything New in iOS 26.1 Beta 2<\/a><\/p>\n Apple released the second beta of iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, introducing useful changes to alarms, multitasking on the iPad, and more. There are also subtle tweaks to some of the Liquid Glass design elements as Apple continues to refine iOS 26.
Alarms and Timers
Alarms set using the Clock app now have a slide to stop button rather than a tap to stop button on the Lock Screen. To snooze an…<\/p>\n
\nVision Pro: A faster M4 chip<\/a> or M5 chip<\/a>, a more comfortable “Dual Knit Band” head strap<\/a>, and potentially a Space Black color option<\/a>. The next Vision Pro was accidentally confirmed by FCC documents<\/a> that were supposed to remain confidential.
\nApple TV: A faster A17 Pro chip<\/a> that will support next year’s revamped version of Siri<\/a> powered by Apple Intelligence, and likely<\/a> Apple’s N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support<\/a>. A built-in FaceTime camera<\/a> has been rumored for a future Apple TV, but it is unclear if that will arrive with the next model specifically.
\nHomePod mini: S9 chip or newer<\/a> with support for next year’s revamped version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, likely<\/a> Apple’s N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support<\/a>, improved sound quality, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip for proximity features, and potentially new color options like Red<\/a>.
\nAirTag: Up to 3\u00d7 longer item tracking range<\/a> vs. current AirTag, a more tamper-proof speaker, and “very low” battery life alerts<\/a>.<\/p>\n