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While Apple has yet to confirm whether it will host an October event or opt for press releases, reports suggest several new products could arrive this month.
Apple typically gives advance notice before unveiling major products, and past launch timelines hint that teasers could appear soon. The table below highlights when Apple revealed its October launch plans over the past four years.
| Year | Announcement | Event/Tagline | Event/Press Releases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | October 12 | “Unleashed” Event | October 18 |
| 2022 | October 18 | “Take Note” Teaser | October 18 |
| 2023 | October 24 | “Scary Fast” Event | October 30 |
| 2024 | October 24 | “Mac Your Calendars” Teaser | October 28 to October 30 |
A few major devices are expected to receive upgrades as early as October. Here’s what to expect:
- iPad Pro: Expected to feature the new M5 chip and possibly two front cameras, enabling better photos and video calls in both portrait and landscape modes.
- Vision Pro: Rumored to include an upgraded M4 or M5 chip, a redesigned head strap for improved comfort, and a new Space Black color option.
- Apple TV: Could launch with an A17 Pro chip supporting next year’s Siri powered by Apple Intelligence. It may also include the N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7. A built-in FaceTime camera has been rumored, but it’s unclear if it will debut this year.
- HomePod mini: Likely to feature an S9 or newer chip, Wi-Fi 7, and support for Siri with Apple Intelligence. It could also bring improved sound, a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, and new colors like red.
- AirTag: Expected to offer up to three times longer tracking range, a more tamper-proof speaker, and alerts for low battery life.
When it comes to Macs, Apple’s next 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips are reportedly entering mass production soon. However, leaks suggest these might not be unveiled until early 2026. Although October is a typical launch window for new Macs, Apple has also released updates earlier, like the MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips in January 2023.
Apple is also rumored to be developing a more affordable MacBook powered by an A18 Pro or A19 Pro chip. That model is expected in late 2025 or early 2026, making an October announcement unlikely.
