When Could the October Apple Event Be Held?

[MacRumors]

Update: Apple has now announced its October event for Monday, October 18.
Apple is rumored to be hosting an event this month to unveil new MacBook Pro models, a redesigned Mac mini, and third-generation AirPods. While the date of Apple's rumored October event has not yet been confirmed, its timing has started to be narrowed down, giving us a hint at when we could see the event take place.

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Apple held an event on Tuesday, September 14 where it announced the iPhone 13 lineup, the Apple Watch Series 7, sixth-generation iPad mini, and ninth-generation iPad. Last year, Apple held three events in the fall, coming in September, October, and November. Its first-ever November event introduced the first three Macs with the M1 chip.

This fall, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has suggested that Apple will hold two events, with the second focused on the Mac. An October Apple event in 2021 would also be in line with previous years, since the company has held an event in October in seven of the past ten years:

• Tuesday, October 4, 2011
• Tuesday, October 23, 2012
• Tuesday, October 22, 2013
• Thursday, October 16, 2014
• Thursday, October 27, 2016
• Tuesday, October 30, 2018
• Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Apple typically holds its events on Tuesdays, with invites being sent out to the media one week earlier. It was initially thought that the timing of the company's annual Back to School promotion may have hinted that the event could take place on Tuesday, October 12, but with no invites sent out yet, an event on October 12 can now be ruled out. This means that there are now only two feasible options for an event this month:

• [strike]Tuesday, October 5[/strike]
• [strike]Tuesday, October 12[/strike]
• Tuesday, October 19
• Tuesday, October 26

For an event on October 19 or October 26, we could see invites being sent out on Tuesday, October 12 or Tuesday, October 19, respectively. Google has, however, announced that it is holding its next Pixel event on October 19, and while Apple could choose to go head-to-head with Google's event, Apple seems to prefer dates closer to the end of the month anyway, so October 26 is probably the more likely date at this point. November remains a possibility, of course, but based on past events, it's looking like late October is when we'll see Apple's final products launching in 2021.

We will update this article as soon as we know more about when Apple's October event is set to take place.

For detailed information about what we could feasibly see announced at the October event, see our helpful breakdown.

Article Link: When Could the October Apple Event Be Held?

 

[polee]

This anticipation is driving me nuts. Please Apple, make the announcement soon!

 

[Joe_]

PLEASE do it on October 19th. 🥲

 

[SactoGuy18]

It'll be interesting to see if Apple sends out invitations on 12 October 2021 for an event on 19 October 2021. That event date will overlap the official unveiling of the Google Pixel 6 models.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Desperately waiting. Hopefully third strike does not occur. Hopefully next week we get our invitations. Fingers are crossed!

Apple: People are tired of waiting 😩

 

[DocMultimedia]

Their earnings call is October 27, so they might be busy working on that to make things look pretty. 🤑

 

[MrGimper]

They need to announce the new adult-sized iMac at some point

 

[joshwenke]

This is a well-written article for something speculative. Good work laying it all out like that.

 

[Pro Apple Silicon]

They need do announce the new adult-sized iMac at some point

I'll settle for an M1X Mac mini that doesn't have all of the display issues of the M1 mini.

 

[LFC2020]

Not interested, since we won't be getting anymore 120hz goodness, since Tim Cook will use 120hz next year as a major selling point, keep holding back features Timmy boy, $4,000 dollars you won't be getting from me this year for a new Mac. 😁

Disgusting, ProMotion is more than ready for these M series Macs.

 

[n3sh]

With silent release of watch 7, I'm thinking this event is now postponed until next year.

Also not many blurry leaks regarding new MacBooks, which again points to next year

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Not interested, since we won't be getting anymore 120hz goodness, since Tim Cook will use 120hz next year as a major selling point, keep holding back features Timmy boy, $4,000 dollars you won't be getting from me this year for a new Mac. 😁

Disgusting, ProMotion is more than ready for these M series Macs.

Pro-motion for Mac’s is still 2-4 years away. It’s not going to happen anytime soon look how long it took Apple to implement it on an iPhone

 

[The Mercurian]

While the date of Apple's rumored October event has not yet been confirmed, its timing has started to be narrowed down, giving us a hint at when we could see the event take place.

A.k.a. the passage of time 🤣

Hoping for M1x Mac mini. Alternatively, I'll buy a Framework laptop when they are available in Europe. Whichever is launched first. Your move Apple....

 

[MrGimper]

I'll settle for an M1X Mac mini that doesn't have all of the display issues of the M1 mini.

I only want the big M iMac announced so the price of the 2020 intel ones on refurb drop lower in price

 

[umbilical]

warever they release it! I need it, I'm a on macbook pro 15 2013, screaming for a upgrade.
I just expect a macbook pro 14 with no touchbar and apple monitor (with price for the masses), I bet I'm dreaming about the monitor but...

 

[n3sh]

warever they release it! I need it, I'm a on macbook pro 15 2013, screaming for a upgrade.
I just expect a macbook pro 14 with no touchbar and apple monitor (with price for the masses), I bet I'm dreaming about the monitor but...

Why not just get discounted m1 at this point?
Edit: I assume you're waiting for larger screen

 

[LFC2020]

Pro-motion for mac’s is still 2-4 years away. It’s not going to happen anytime soon look how long it took Apple to implement it on an iPhone

Then no new Mac till then. 😂 I'm sure this 60hz M1 Mac will last me till then. 🤨😔 Hold back features that are ready, I'll hold back my wallet Timmy. 😁

 

[n3sh]

warever they release it! I need it, I'm a on macbook pro 15 2013, screaming for a upgrade.
I just expect a macbook pro 14 with no touchbar and apple monitor (with price for the masses), I bet I'm dreaming about the monitor but...

I would not hold my breath for a monitor.

 

[soyazul]

We are all waiting for this announcement to crystallize... The wait have been to long, and we can not wait too much longer.

 

[gugy]

Hopefully soon. I need an MBP 16" M1X ASAP.
if they release a stand-alone display way cheaper than XDR, even better.

 

[Pro Apple Silicon]

Hopefully soon. I need an MBP 16" M1X ASAP.

I needed one 10 months ago. This delay is insane.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Then no new Mac till then. 😂 I'm sure this 60hz M1 Mac will last me till then. 🤨😔 Hold back features that are ready, I'll hold back my wallet Timmy. 😁

After reading your comment… This is Tim Cook’s reaction right now. He’s coming for your wallet, dude! Give up your Australian dollars for that Mac! 💻

 

[S3kgt]

I know a lot of folks don't like the Touch Bar, but I really like and use it often. But, since it's something I like to use (cough cough 3D Touch) it's likely to go away. Anyone else a fan of the Touch Bar?

 

[LFC2020]

After reading that comment… This is Tim Cook’s reaction right now. He’s coming for your wallet, dude! Give up your Australian dollars for that Mac! 💻

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Never!!! after using a iPhone & iPad with 120hz, one does not buy a 60hz Mac ever again. 😏 I need macOS in all its 120hz buttery glory.

 

[LFC2020]

I know a lot of folks don't like the Touch Bar, but I really like and use it often. But, since it's something I like to use (cough cough 3D Touch) it's likely to go away. Anyone else a fan of the Touch Bar?

Yep, I've gotten use to it, now they're taking it away. 🤦‍♂️😂