Apple Event Rumors for October 2024: Expected Products and Timeline

There have been growing rumors about an this month, and a trusted leaker has corroborated details about the expected products and their potential release dates. Additionally, we may get to see the release of Apple Intelligence, Apple’s much-anticipated AI upgrade. Here’s a breakdown of what we know so far:

Apple October Event Timeline and Expected Products

According to Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman, the next Apple event is likely to take place in late October, though no exact date has been confirmed. Last year’s event took place on October 30th, so it might happen around the same time this year. Some products could be available as soon as November 1st.

The products expected to be unveiled include:

• Low-end MacBook Pro M4 (14-inch)
• High-end MacBook Pro M4 (14-inch and 16-inch)
• Upgraded Mac Mini (M4 or M4 Pro)
• iMac M4
• New iPad Mini

However, there’s no mention of the 11th-generation standard iPad in the rumors.

Apple Products Expected in 2025

Looking ahead, Gurman has also provided insight into Apple’s 2025 product lineup, which may include:

• MacBook Air M4 (13-inch and 15-inch)
• iPhone SE 4
• iPad Air (11-inch and 13-inch)
• New Magic Keyboards
• New AirTags

Other products expected to launch later in 2025 include:

• Mac Studio M4 (mid-2025)
• Mac Pro
• iPhone 17 series
• New Apple Watches
• M5 Macs (second half of 2025)

Apple Intelligence Release Date (Expected)

Before these product releases, Apple users may get something highly anticipated: the Apple Intelligence AI upgrade. According to Gurman, Apple Intelligence could launch with iOS 18.1 on October 28th, which falls on a Monday. This follows the first public beta of iOS 18.1, released on September 19th. Apple is reportedly taking its time to ensure a bug-free and smooth update experience.

Some of the expected Apple Intelligence features include:

• Writing Tools
• Call transcription
• Search in Photos
• Clean Up tool for removing objects from photos
• Memory Movie creation with prompts
• Glowing Siri

Other AI features, such as ChatGPT integration, Image Playground, and Genmoji, may arrive with iOS 18.2. An upgraded Siri could debut with iOS 18.4, expected sometime in March 2025.

Festive Special: Free Beats Solo Buds with iPhone 15 Series in India

In addition to all these upcoming products, Apple is offering a special festive deal in India. Customers who purchase an iPhone 15 series device will receive free Beats Solo Buds (Festive Special Edition).