Originally of the 12 months, we thought that March may very well be probably the most 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 for later within the 12 months.

Now, it seems that the announcement was pushed again to WWDC in June (and even later), which calls into query the purpose of getting a spring occasion within the first place. There’s not a lot else to announce: a 15-inch MacBook Air remains to be being mentioned to reach this spring, however every part else is additional away.

So we anticipate a reasonably tame March this 12 months. The 15-inch MacBook Air may get a direct-to-web launch (April can be a chance), the following spherical of OS updates will possible roll out of beta, and several other new and returning Apple TV+ exhibits will launch, alongside with the same old Apple Arcade weekly video games.

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With all of the current rumors pointing to an Apple Actuality Professional announcement at WWDC (or later), we’re undecided if we’ll get an Apple occasion in March as as soon as rumored. Nonetheless, there are a few doable {hardware} bulletins that may very well be coming:

15-inch MacBook Air: The most recent rumors say that we’re on the cusp of a very new MacBook. A 15-inch MacBook Air, to be exact, with an M2 chip (and probably an M2 Professional choice). Outdoors of the bigger display screen measurement, we do not know what to anticipate from it, but it surely’s a reasonably secure wager to anticipate it to be the identical because the 13.6-inch Air, simply scaled as much as the dimensions of a 15.5-inch display screen. Mass manufacturing of the shows is seemingly underway, which may very well be introduced in March (most likely with a shiny web site replace and never a stay occasion), with an early April launch.

iPhone 14 yellow: In response to Mac Takara, Apple will quickly introduce its new iPhone 14 spring colour – yellow. It may arrive as quickly as this week on Apple’s web site.

AirPod Max: Apple’s high-end headphones have been low in inventory for months and it has been over two years for the reason that authentic mannequin arrived. 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 anticipated to launch a brand new Mac Professional with Apple Silicon inside, however the newest rumors recommend that it will not arrive till WWDC.

Mac studio: Apple’s high-end desktop is getting an M2 replace, however the newest rumors recommend that Apple may wait till the M3.

Purposes and software program updates

As we head into March, Apple has beta variations of iOS 16.4 and macOS 13.3 out to the general public, bringing some new emoji, internet push notifications, and some small tweaks to apps like Podcasts and Apple Music. We solely received a beta model, however the testing interval will possible finish in March with these OS updates absolutely rolling out to units. Relying on the timing, we may additionally see the beginning of iOS 16.5 and macOS 13.4 betas.

iOS 16.4: New emojis, internet push notifications, a brand new Pockets widget, and the return of the Residence structure replace that was pulled from iOS 16.2.

‌tvOS 16.4: The companion to iOS 16.4, the place the house structure replace is the largest change.

iPad OS 16.4: The whole lot new in iOS 16.4 can be coming to your iPad.

macOS 13.3: New emojis, fixes for varied iWork suite points, and fixes for virtualization software program, iCloud, Process Supervisor, and extra.

Providers

AppleTV+

Listed below are the exhibits, collection, and flicks we anticipate to launch on Apple TV+ in TK. If you wish to know what’s coming subsequent, take a look at our full information on upcoming Apple TV+ content material.

The issue with Jon Stewart: The second half of season 2 returns after a brief hiatus. March third

Ted Lasso (season 3): With a brand new Wednesday timeslot, the third and probably remaining season of Apple TV+’s greatest present begins this month. March, fifteenth

Extrapolations: An 8-episode restricted collection anthology on local weather change. It follows a gaggle of interconnected human tales to point out how each side of our world will change within the close to future. March 17

My sort of nation: A music competitors collection that Apple describes as a “recent, new documentary sensibility.” The hybrid collection will break cultural and musical limitations in nation music, inviting revolutionary musicians to unleash their genuine voices and take middle stage.” March 17

Server: The finale of one in every of Apple TV+’s authentic exhibits airs as M. Night time Shyamalan’s thriller wraps up its 4 seasons. March 17

The large door prize: Based mostly on MO Walsh’s novel of the identical identify, “The Huge Door Prize” tells the story of a small city that’s modified perpetually when a mysterious machine seems within the common retailer, promising to disclose the true life potential of every resident. March twenty seventh

tetris: A function movie based mostly on the unimaginable true story of how probably the most well-liked and well-known video games of all time was found licensed and distributed outdoors of the Chilly Warfare period Soviet Union. March thirty first

apple arcade

Apple releases new video games for Apple Arcade on Fridays, however not each Friday is marked by a brand new sport or main replace. Try our Apple Arcade FAQ for a full checklist of Apple Arcade video games and extra particulars in regards to the service. Some video games are launched with out discover, however usually you may see a number of initiatives listed within the Coming Quickly part.

kimono cats: A simple to play sport for all ages the place your cat and a companion wander by a Japanese competition taking part in mini-games. March third

Osmos+: The distinctive 2009 cell absorption sport shall be up to date and launched on Apple Arcade. March 17

Trace: The traditional thriller sport+: It is the Clue board sport, delivered to life in your iPhone. March twenty fourth

Human: Fall flat+: A enjoyable physics platformer to be performed solo or with as much as 4 gamers on-line. March thirty first