2021


 * January 5: Monica Lozano joins the Apple Board of Directors.
 * January 25: Apple announces that senior VP of hardware engineering Dan Riccio will transition to a new undisclosed project, and will be succeeded by John Ternus.
 * January 27: Apple declares Data Privacy Day.
 * February 1: macOS 11.2 is released.
 * February 9: macOS 11.2.1 is released.
 * February 25: macOS 11.2.2 is released. Target announces that it is opening Apple store-within-a-store experiences at 17 of their locations, with more opening in the fall.
 * March 1: All Apple retail stores in the United States have re-opened as COVID-19 pandemic conditions improve.
 * March 8: macOS 11.2.3 is released.
 * March 13: Apple discontinues production of the original HomePod and sales are limited to remaining inventory.
 * April 1: The Pippin Classic is "announced".
 * April 3: All Apple retail stores in France have re-closed as COVID-19 lockdowns are reinstated due resurgences of cases.
 * April 20: During Apple's first online event of the year, AirTags, an updated Apple TV 4K, new Apple M1-based iMacs, and new M1-based iPad Pros were announced.
 * April 23: Pre-orders begin for AirTags.
 * April 30: Pre-orders begin for the 2nd-generation Apple TV 4K, 5th-generation iPad Pro, and Apple M1-based iMacs. AirTags are scheduled to begin shipping.
 * May: The 2nd-generation Apple TV 4K, 5th-generation iPad Pro, and Apple M1-based iMacs are scheduled to ship later in the month.
 * June 7-11: The 2021 Worldwide Developers Conference is scheduled to be held. Expected announcements include iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS 12, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8.
 * Foundation is scheduled to air on Apple TV+.
 * Refurbishment of Battersea Power Station in London is scheduled to be completed to become Apple's new UK headquarters.