Apple Special Events in 2021

The following Special Events are scheduled to held by Apple in 2021:

April 2021
Apple hosted an online virtual event on April 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with the slogan "Spring loaded." Tim Cook started by declaring Apple's goal of becoming for. Apple Card added support for merging credit lines for use by family members. Apple Podcasts was updated with support for subscriptions. Purple became available as a new color option for the iPhone 12 and 12 mini. Find My added support for new AirTags; iPhone 11 and later models with the Apple U1 chip can track them with added precision. The Apple TV 4K was updated with the Apple A12 Bionic to support in high frame rates. The Siri Remote was updated in a more durable recycled aluminum enclosure. The new hardware will become available on April 30. Cook announced that Apple M1-based Macs now represent the majority of Apple's Mac sales. New 24" iMacs were presented in a thin 11.5 mm design, with 7 available colors. The FaceTime camera was upgraded to support 1080p video. The Magic Keyboard was updated to support Touch ID on M1-based Macs. The 5th-generation iPad Pro was upated with the M1 processor, 5G connectivity, Thunderbolt support, and up to 2 TB of storage.

As the first event of the year to be held by Apple, the date was the subject of media speculation, leading to a reporter being forced to shave off his eyebrows after incorrectly guessing a March date.

June 2021


The 2021 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC21) was held online from June 7 to 11. New operating system announcements included iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS 12, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8.

September 2021
Apple hosted an online media event on September 14, 2021 at 10 a.m. PT from Apple Park in Cupertino. Apple CEO Tim Cook started by congratulating Apple TV+ for its numerous nominations. The first hardware announcement was the 9th-generation iPad, powered by the Apple A13 with a new wide angle 12MP front camera, but retaining the same form factor as the previous version. The 6th-generation iPad mini was updated with an Apple A15 and a new external design that resembles the 4th-generation iPad Air. The Apple Watch Series 7 was introduced with thinner borders, resulting in a larger screen area. It also features improved durability and faster charging. The final new announcement was the iPhone 13 line, featuring the Apple A15 processor.

October 2021
Apple is scheduled to host another online media Event on October 18, 2021, titled "Unleashed." The company is expected to announce new high-end MacBook Pro models based on Apple Silicon. Other potential updates include revised AirPods or Mac models.

Late 2021
Apple was previously known to release other new devices, such as AirPods, later in the year.