September is always an important month for Apple fans. Usually, new iPhones are introduced this month, as well as new Apple Watches. This year, that means the iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8 lineup, the updated Apple Watch SE, and the all-new Apple Watch Pro.

This is also the time when new operating systems begin to exit their beta cycles and become generally available. We’ll get iOS 16 and watchOS 9, but iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura probably won’t arrive until October.

Of course, there are the usual service updates too – weekly releases for Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade – and there’s always a chance that Apple will introduce some other new products at its Far Out event on September 7th. So take a deep breath and check out everything we have in store for September.

Far away event

Apple’s biggest product is the iPhone, so its biggest launch this year is the iPhone 14. We’re expecting four models at this year’s Far Out event: regular models and Pro models in both standard and max sizes. The Pro is poised to be a big star with a new always-on display, big camera improvements and a new A16 processor, but the new bigger iPhone 14 Max is sure to be a popular choice. You can find out everything we think we know about the iPhone 14 in our preview.

New Apple Watches always accompany new iPhones. This year’s model (Apple Watch Series 8) isn’t expected to be a big departure, but the new temperature sensor should be a welcome addition. We think Apple may also introduce a new Apple Watch SE for the budget conscious. The biggest rumor about the Apple Watch – literally – is the Apple Watch Pro, which is expected to feature a new design, larger display, tougher case, and larger battery than the Series 8.

Apple has plenty of other hardware available and could announce the second generation AirPods Pro or other device at the event. But October will also likely see a second fall event, so don’t expect new Macs or iPads at the event.

Applications and software updates

It’s finally time for some of Apple’s big fall operating system updates to move out of beta and be available to everyone. While iOS, tvOS, and watchOS will be released in September, iPadOS has been delayed until October, and macOS Ventura is likely to release around the same time. Beta versions for these two will continue for a month.

iOS 16.0: iOS 16 brings some really great new features and we expect the final version to be released shortly before the release of the new iPhones on the 2nd week of September.

Watch OS 9.0: watchOS 9 has improved sleep tracking, fitness, and watch faces. It should launch with iOS 16.0.

TVOS 16.0: While tvOS 16 doesn’t offer many new features, it will still be updated this fall to match Apple’s other operating systems. It will likely launch alongside iOS and watchOS.

iPadOS 16.1 Beta: Apple is going to skip the release of iPadOS 16.0 and will instead release the first version of 16.1 later this fall (think October). This is already the version number of the latest beta that will run for a month. Much attention is being paid to improving the new Stage Manager multitasking feature.

macOS 13 Ventura Beta: Key features of macOS 13 include the Continuity Camera, new Weather and Clock apps, Scene Manager, and many app updates. The latest release of macOS often lags behind iOS, and the last few releases were released in October or November. Since Stage Manager is also a macOS feature, changes made to the iPadOS version should be reflected here. What’s more, macOS Ventura has big issues with the System Preferences app.

Services

Apple TV+

Here are the shows, series, and movies we expect to release on Apple TV+ in July. This month, a lot of attention is paid to children’s programming. If you want to know what’s coming next, check out our full guide to upcoming Apple TV+ content.

Ella’s life: Ella returns to school with a whole new perspective, excitement about what the future holds for her, and a mindset to seize the day. September 2

Central Park (season 3): Animated comedy musical about a family that lives in Central Park and a wealthy hotel heiress trying to buy it. 9th of September

Bold: Documentary series inspired by The Fearless Women’s Book: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience Chelsea and Hillary Clinton. 9th of September

Sago Mini Friends: An animated series for preschoolers that will teach them gratitude. Based on characters from the Sago Mini World app. 16 of September

The Greatest Beer Run: A comedy-drama film based on the true story of John “Chiki” Donoghue, who left New York in 1968 to seek out and drink beer with his childhood buddies who are now serving in the military and fighting in Vietnam. September 30th

Wolf Boy and the Factory of Everything (Season 2): The second season of the animated children’s show takes Teen Wolf to a new realm under the Factory of Everything, which is responsible for all the destruction in the universe. September 30th

Ride with Otis (Season 2): Based on Lauren Long’s Penguin Random House book series, this animated series introduces kids to the Long Hill Dairy Farm, home to tractor Otis and all his friends. September 30th

apple arcade

Apple releases new games for Apple Arcade on Fridays, but not each Friday marks a new game or a major update. Check out the Apple Arcade FAQ for a complete list of Apple Arcade games and more information about the service. Some games are released without warning, but you will often see multiple titles listed in the Coming Soon section.

Hanks 101 General information: Test your quiz knowledge on your own or in one-on-one confrontation quizzes. September 2

Horizon Chase 2: Fast paced arcade racing in the tradition of 80s and 90s racing like Out Run. 9th of September

Garden tails: pick and grow: A relaxing match 3 puzzle game where you collect animals, flowers and plants. 16 of September

Shovel Knight digs: A new adventure and story in the classic side-scrolling Shovel Knight franchise. 23 September

GRIS+: A beautiful, fairy tale-like adventure whose story unfolds with almost no text and no chance to fail or die. This is an interactive story. September 30th