That is it, the most important month of the 12 months for Apple followers.
September is when Apple releases new iPhones and Apple Watches, in addition to the key updates to its working methods that we’ve been listening to about since WWDC in June. Meaning iPhone 16, Apple Watch Sequence 10 and Extremely 3, and iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, and watchOS 11.
This September could be a bit of additional particular, as we’re listening to about some new AirPods on the way in which and possibly a brand new iPad mini, too. On prime of that, there are all the standard service releases for Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade. So strap in—right here’s every part we anticipate Apple to launch in September 2024.
New {hardware} releases
Apple is ready to launch updates to a few of its hottest merchandise in September. Right here’s what’s on faucet:
iPhone 16: Bigger screens for the Professional fashions, A18 processors, Apple Intelligence, new digital camera capabilities, a brand new Seize button, and extra. That is going to be an enormous improve for lots of people. Learn every part we all know concerning the iPhone 16.
Apple Watch Sequence 10: This can be known as Apple Watch 10, X, or Sequence X, in honor of the tenth anniversary of Apple Watch (which was first unveiled on September 9, 2014) and appears to be the primary vital design change ever. Rumors level to a bigger show and a slimmer profile, with the doable addition of some new well being sensors or options. Learn what we all know concerning the Apple Watch Sequence 10.
Apple Watch Extremely 3: The Third-gen Apple Watch Extremely is predicted to be kind of the identical as the present mannequin, solely with the identical new processor (and possibly new sensors) discovered within the Apple Watch Sequence 10.
Apple Watch SE 3: The Third-gen Apple Watch SE ought to resemble an Apple Watch Sequence 7, kind of. One rumor instructed Apple could use a inflexible plastic chassis to trim prices and purpose this mannequin very a lot at children/mother and father.
AirPods: There are two units of AirPods anticipated. One is a brand new entry-level mannequin to switch the hopelessly outdated 2nd-gen AirPods, with a brand new design and USB-C case. The opposite is a mid-tier replace to the Third-gen AirPods, which is able to get energetic noise canceling for the primary time. New AirPods Max are supposedly not far off, however not rumored to be introduced at this September occasion. Learn extra concerning the upcoming AirPods.
iPad mini: This isn’t the primary time we’ve heard that an iPad mini refresh is on the way in which. However the present mannequin can’t help Apple Intelligence, which will likely be an enormous push for Apple, and the Apple shops and retailers are working out of inventory on the present mannequin with out replenishing it—that often factors to an imminent improve. If the iPad mini does get an improve, we don’t anticipate a lot to alter apart from the processor.
Apps and software program updates
September can also be an enormous month for software program. Apple is ready to launch its yearly main updates of all its working methods. The Apple Intelligence options gained’t arrive till later updates, beginning with the point-1 releases in October, however there are nonetheless a great deal of nice new options within the preliminary launch.
iOS 18: New House display screen customization choices, an all-new Pictures app, new options for Messages together with RCS help, and rather more. Learn all about iOS 18.
iPadOS 18: You get all of the options of iOS 18, together with the superior new Math Notes functionality that basically shines on the pill. Learn extra about iPadOS 18.
tvOS 18: tvOS isn’t getting a significant overhaul, just some tweaks. There’s InSight, enhanced dialog help and subtitles, and some new House options.
macOS 15 Sequoia: With macOS 15 Sonoma, you’ll be capable of mirror your iPhone to your Mac! There are a bunch of different good options too, just like the Passwords app, simpler window tiling, a brand new calculator, and extra. Learn all about macOS 15 Sequoia right here.
Providers
Apple TV+
Listed here are the reveals, sequence, and films we anticipate to launch on Apple TV+ in September. If you wish to know what’s coming later, test our information to approaching Apple TV+ content material.
Sluggish Horses (season 4): This darkly humorous espionage drama follows a crew of British intelligence brokers who serve in a dumping floor division of MI5 because of their career-ending errors. Led by their sensible however irascible chief, the infamous Jackson Lamb, they navigate the espionage world’s smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces. September 4
La Maison: Excessive vogue meets excessive stakes on this lifelike behind-the-scenes take a look at how an iconic vogue home is thrown into scandal and reinvention by a viral video that includes star designer Vincent Ledu, leaving his household’s iconic and legendary high fashion home, LEDU, hanging by a thread. September 20
Midnight Household: Apple’s first all-Spanish-language sequence, with a wholly Hispanic solid and crew. The story follows Marigaby Tamayo, a medical scholar by day who spends her nights saving lives all through Mexico Metropolis aboard her household’s privately owned ambulance. September 25
Apple Arcade
Apple releases most Apple Arcade video games on the primary Friday of every month. Verify our Apple Arcade FAQ for a full checklist of Apple Arcade video games and extra particulars on the service. Sometimes, video games are launched with no forewarning, however you’ll often see subsequent month’s releases listed within the Coming Quickly part.
Monster Practice+: A wonderful deck-building roguelike makes its strategy to Apple Arcade, however it’s the one recreation listed for launch in September. September 5
Discover out extra about Apple’s launch plans past September in our information to new Apple merchandise coming in 2024/2025.