Computers, Laptops & Tablets > Apple The Next Apple Event: Dates, News, Rumors, and Announcements What to expect from the computer giant's next launch event By S.E. Slack S.E. Slack Senior Strategy & Editorial Director, Lifewire.com California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo S.E. Slack has 30+ years' experience writing about technology. She has authored 12 books, thousands of articles, and worked for IBM and Microsoft. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 7, 2022 Tweet Share Email Apple Tweet Share Email In This Article Expand Jump to a Section What's Next? How to Attend Rumors Previous Events Latest News About Apple Apple holds events several times each year to announce new products and services. Aside from the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Spring and Fall events usually zero in on certain products. A random extra event can pop up, too. Rumors say that an October 2022 event will announce a redesigned iPad, iPad Pro, and potentially new MacBook Pro models and a Mac Mini. What Is the Next Apple Event? The next Apple event is likely a bonus October event, where the redesigned iPad and iPad Pro, as well as the new MacBook Pro and Mac Mini, are expected to be unveiled. Check back here for more information as the date draws near. How to Attend the Event Apple offers a free live stream to everyone; the October 2022 event should be no different. Crank up your PC or mobile device and connect to see what the tech giant has to show. How to Watch Apple Events in 2022 What Announcements Will Apple Make? Apple likes to keep everyone on their toes and doesn't release much information to the public before the event. That said, at the October event, we expect Apple to reveal its new iPad and iPad Pro, as well as the new MacBook and Mac Mini. Below is a look at what happened at the September 2022 event. What Was Announced at the September 2022 Event? In addition to an always-on display for Apple Watch, Apple made several exciting product and software announcements: The company announced three new Apple Watches: the Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE, and the rugged Apple Watch Ultra for use in extreme conditions. Each comes equipped with emergency SOS and crash detection. Apple introduced new AirPods, powered by the H2 chip, with personalized spatial audio, active noise cancellation, and six hours of listening time on a single charge. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are 6.1" and 6.7", respectively, and run on the A15 Bionic chip for 18 percent faster performance and smoother graphics. They feature enhanced camera capabilities and emergency SOS via satellite and crash detection. The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max run on the A16 Bionic chip and deliver enhanced power efficiency, display, and camera capabilities. They offer significant camera upgrades with a ProRAW feature that provides complete creative control over images. Both devices also have emergency SOS via satellite and crash detection. The Latest News About Apple While you can always read the latest technology news on Lifewire, here are some pieces of interest involving Apple in particular. Stay tuned for more Apple news and announcements in this space. Apple Watch Ultra Arrives to Keep Up With Your Extreme Outdoor Adventures One Phone to Rule Them All—Apple Unleashes the iPhone 14 Pro The iPhone 14 Really Focuses in on Safety and Cameras Apple Reveals New AirPods Pro Model With Better Ambient Noise Reduction Apple Watch Series 8 Is Here to Keep You Healthy, Active, and Always Connected Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit