It’s all coming from Apple in August 2024

August is a predictable time in Apple’s calendar. In September, the company will unveil its new iPhones and Apple watches, which are accompanied by new versions of iOS/iPadOS and watchOS. Occasionally, other devices will be announced, such as AirPods or iPads.

Betas for new operating systems are in full swing, and Apple has even started iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1, where Apple Intelligence will become available for the first time. These betas will continue and become more refined throughout August as we get closer to the new OS releases in September. Here’s everything we expect to see from Apple this month.

New hardware releases

It is highly unlikely that Apple will release anything new this month. The last time Apple released anything in August was in 2007, when the aluminum iMac made its debut — so yes, it’s been a while.

But it won’t be a long wait. September is when Apple unveils its new iPhones and Apple Watches, so keep an eye out for rumors all month. We’ve already seen plenty of rumors about the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 lineup, and those will ramp up in August, along with subsequent hardware (iPads and Macs) that could launch in October. Here’s what we know so far:

iPhone 16: iPhone 16 will have a new processor, new colors, a vertical camera arrangement, action button and a new camera button. The Pro models will get a slightly larger display with thinner bezels, faster charging and better cameras, in addition to a new Camera button and a new processor. As the reveal gets closer, we expect more reliable leaks about the design and features.

Apple Watch Series 10: We don’t expect many major updates to the Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra 3, with one exception — the latest rumors say the Series 10 will expand the display size by a few millimeters, giving the larger model. a display size almost as large as the Ultra.

Application and software updates

Apple dropped iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6, watchOS 10.6 and macOS 14.6 at the end of July, with TENS of patched security vulnerabilities.

Meanwhile, summer beta testing of iOS 18, macOS 15, and the other big OS updates this fall continues. In addition, there is a separate beta for x.1 builds for, which bring the first set of Apple Intelligence features, but it is only for devices that support AI.

iOS 18/iPadOS 18: We expect them to arrive in the second week of September, with new home screen customization features, a major redesign of the Photos app, new Messages features, RCS support, and more. Check out our iOS 18 superguide for an overview.

macOS 15: Apple’s Sequoia upgrade brings iPhone mirroring, new video conferencing tools, new Safari features, the Parole app, and a host of other features. Check out our macOS Sequoia superguide for more.

iOS 18.1/iPadOS 18.1: These betas introduce the first Apple Intelligence features, currently limited to the iPhone 15 Pro and M-series iPads. They will continue throughout August, bringing improvements and bug fixes, and even into September as Apple paves the way for a likely October release. After their release, we expect all iPhone 16 models to be compatible. Our iOS 18.1 guide has all the details.

macOS 15.1: For all Macs with Apple Silicon, this beta version introduces the first Apple Intelligence features, mirroring those available in iOS/iPadOS 18.1.

Services

Apple TV+

Here are the shows, series and movies we expect to launch on Apple TV+ in TK. If you want to know what’s coming next, check out our complete guide to upcoming Apple TV+ content.

Instigators: A desperate father and ex-convict team up to rob a corrupt politician’s ill-gotten gains. But when the heist goes wrong, the two find themselves engulfed in a whirlwind of chaos, pursued not only by the police but also by backward bureaucrats and vengeful crime bosses. August 9

Yo Gabba GabbaLand!: Join familiar friends Muno, Foofa, Plex, Brobee and Toodee and meet new magician Kammy Kam. Dance, sing, play and make learning fun as kids and parents jump into Yo Gabba GabbaLand. August 9

Bad Monkey: An adaptation of Carl Hiaasen’s novel of the same name, “Bad Mammoth” tells the story of Andrew Yancy, a detective demoted to restaurant inspector in South Florida. A severed arm found by a fishing tourist draws Yancy into the world of greed and corruption that is decimating the land and environment in both Florida and the Bahamas. And yes, there is a monkey. August 14

Pachinko (Season 2): Epic in scope and intimate in tone, the story begins with a forbidden love and evolves into a sweeping saga that travels between Korea, Japan and America to tell an unforgettable tale of war and peace, love and loss, triumph and reckoning. August 23rd

K-Pop Idols: Glitz meets grit in this behind-the-scenes pass to artists from around the world. Through trials and triumphs, Jessi, Cravity and Blackswan give their all to an art form that demands nothing less than perfection. August 30

Apple Arcade

Apple releases most Apple Arcade games on the first Friday of every month. See the Apple Arcade FAQ for a full list of Apple Arcade games and more details about the service. Occasionally, games are released without warning, but usually you’ll see next month’s releases listed in the Coming Soon section.

Temple Run: Legends: The popular Temple Run is getting a redesign with 500 levels, a story mode and a new Endless mode.

Vampire Survivors+: The breakout indie hit, a roguelike swarm fighting RPG with pixelated graphics, is jumping from the App Store to Apple Arcade.