The following Apple-related events occurred or were scheduled in 2023:
January 2023[]
- January 6: Episode XOXO is released through Apple Arcade.
- January 11: A preview version of the Apple Music app is released through the Microsoft Store.
- January 13: Illustrated is released through Apple Arcade.
- January 17: Apple announces updated 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros with Apple M2 Pro or M2 Max chips. Also announced is an updated Mac mini with Apple M2 or M2 Pro chips. Loud House: Outta Control is removed from Apple Arcade.
- January 18: Apple announces the 2nd-generation HomePod, powered by an Apple S7 chip.
- January 20: Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! is released through Apple Arcade.
- January 23: Updates to iOS 12.5.7, 15.7.3, and 16.3 are released, along with iPadOS 15.7.3, and 16.3. Also released are macOS 11.7.3 (Big Sur), 12.6.3 (Monterey), and 13.2 (Ventura), along with watchOS 9.3.
- January 24: Updated 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros with Apple M2 Pro or M2 Max chips are released, along with an updated Mac mini with Apple M2 or M2 Pro chips. Also released are HomePod Software 16.3 and tvOS 16.3.
- January 27: Squiggle Drop is released through Apple Arcade.
February 2023[]
- February 3: The 2nd-generation HomePod is released. Castle Crumble is released through Apple Arcade.
- February 6: HomePod Software 16.3.1 and tvOS 16.3.1 are released.
- February 10: Riptide GP: Renegade+ is released through Apple Arcade.
- February 12: Apple Music sponsors the Super Bowl LVII halftime show, headlined by Rihanna in Glendale, Arizona.
- February 13: Updates to iOS 16.3.1, iPadOS 16.3.1, macOS 13.2.1 (Ventura), and watchOS 9.3.1 are released, along with HomePod Software 16.3.2 and tvOS 16.3.2.
- February 14: Down in Bermuda, Jenny LeClue - Detectivu, and Roundguard are removed from Apple Arcade.
- February 15: macOS 11.7.4 (Big Sur) is released.
- February 17: Farmside is released as an exclusive through Apple Arcade.
- February 24: Lifeline+ is released through Apple Arcade.
March 2023[]
- March 1: The Apple Northlake Mall retail store is permanently closed after a wave of shootings at the mall.
- March 3: Kimono Cats is released through Apple Arcade.
- March 6: Deadline to file a claim for reimbursement for issues related to Apple's ill-fated butterfly keyboards. tvOS 16.3.3 is released to fix problems with the latest Siri Remote.
- March 7: Apple introduces a yellow option to its iPhone 14 lineup.
- March 9: The Apple Music Classical service is announced.
- March 10: Apple holds its annual shareholders meeting at Steve Jobs Theater.
- March 14: Legend of the Skyfish 2 and Scrappers are removed from Apple Arcade.
- March 15: Tetris from Apple Original Films premieres at the SXSW Film Festival.
- March 17: Osmos+ is released through Apple Arcade.
- March 24: Clue:The Classic Mystery Game+ is released through Apple Arcade.
- March 25: The Apple The Summit retail store in Alabama is relocated nearby to accommodate more products and staff while using 100% renewable energy.
- March 27: Updates to iOS 15.7.4, and 16.4 are released, along with iPadOS 15.7.4, and 16.4. Also released are macOS 11.7.5 (Big Sur), 12.6.4 (Monterey), and 13.3 (Ventura), along with tvOS 16.4 and watchOS 9.4.
- March 28: The Apple Music Classical service is launched.
- March 31: The Apple Gangnam retail store is opened in South Korea. Tetris is released through Apple TV+. Human: Fall Flat+ is released through Apple Arcade.
April 2023[]
- April 7: macOS 13.3.1 is released. Dr. Who: An Unlikely Heist is released through Apple Arcade.
- April 10: iOS 15.7.5 and iPadOS 15.7.5 are released, along with macOS 11.7.6 (Big Sur) and 12.6.5 (Monterey)
- April 12: tvOS 16.4.1 is released.
- April 18: Apple BKC becomes the first Apple retail store to open in India.
- April 20: The Apple Saket retail store is opened in New Delhi, India. The Tap to Pay feature is launched in Taiwan.
- April 21: Summon Quest is released through Apple Arcade.
- April 24: Roundguard is becomes available as an individual download from the Apple App Store
- April 26: Former Apple employee Dhirendra Prasad is sentenced to 3 years in prison for defrauding the company out of more than $17 million.
- April 28: The Apple MixC Shenzhen retail store is opened in China. Grand Mountain Adventure+ is released through Apple Arcade. Cornsweeper was scheduled to be released through Apple Arcade, but is delayed.
May 2023[]
- May 4: Apple Arcade makes a surprise drop of 20 games. Bad Piggies 2 is soft-launched for iOS.
- May 18: Updates to iOS 15.7.6, and 16.5 are released, along with iPadOS 15.7.6, and 16.5. Also released are macOS 11.7.7 (Big Sur), 12.6.6 (Monterey), and 13.4 (Ventura), along with tvOS 16.5 and watchOS 9.5.
- May 19: The Apple Tysons Corner retail store re-opens in a larger space on its 22nd anniversary in McLean, Virginia.
- May 27: The Apple Freehold Raceway Mall retail store re-opens in a larger space on its 17th anniversary in Freehold, New Jersey.
June 2023[]
- June 5-9: The 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference is held. New software announcements included iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS 14 "Sonoma", and watchOS 10. New hardware announcements included a 15-inch MacBook Air, an updated Mac Pro with Apple M2 Ultra chip, an updated Mac Studio with Apple M2 Max or M2 Ultra, and the new Vision Pro augmented reality (AR) headset running visionOS.
- June 9: Bold Moves+ is released through Apple Arcade.
- June 13: The new 15-inch MacBook Air, Mac Pro with Apple M2 Ultra chip, and Mac Studio with Apple M2 Max or M2 Ultra begin shipping, completing Apple's transition from Intel to Apple's own ARM-based processors.
- June 15: The Apple Battersea retail store is opened within the Battersea Power Station in London, with its UK-based corporate offices located upstairs.
- June 16: Jet Dragon is released as an exclusive through Apple Arcade.
- June 21: Updates to iOS 15.7.7 and 16.5.1 are released, along with iPadOS 15.7.7 and 16.5.1. Also released are macOS 11.7.8 (Big Sur), 12.6.7 (Monterey), and 13.4.1 (Ventura), along with watchOS 9.5.2.
- June 23: Retro Bowl+ and Retro Goal+ are released through Apple Arcade.
- June 30: Millionaire Trivia: TV Game+ is released through Apple Arcade.
July 2023[]
- July 5: A revised Threads app is released by Instagram for iOS through the Apple App Store to compete with Twitter.
- July 7: LEGO Duplo World+ and Slay the Spire+ are released through Apple Arcade
- July 14: Ridiculous Fishing EX is released through Apple Arcade.
- July 21: Stardew Valley+ is released through Apple Arcade.
- July 22: The Apple Tice's Corner retail store in re-opened in its original space with a renovated design.
- July 24: Updates to iOS 15.7.8 and 16.6 are released, along with iPadOS 15.7.8 and 16.6. Also released are macOS 11.7.9 (Big Sur), 12.6.8 (Monterey), and 13.5 (Ventura), along with tvOS 16.6 and watchOS 9.6.
- July 28: Hello Kitty Island Adventure is released through Apple Arcade.
August 2023[]
- August 11: Nekograms+ is released through Apple Arcade.
- August 15: watchOS 9.6.1 is released.
- August 17: macOS 13.5.1 (Ventura) is released.
- August 18: Kingdoms: Merge & Build is released as an exclusive through Apple Arcade.
- August 25: finity. is released as an exclusive through Apple Arcade.
- August 30: Samba de Amigo: Party-To-Go is released as a mobile exclusive through Apple Arcade.
September 2023[]
- September 7: Updates to iOS 16.6.1, iPadOS 16.6.1, macOS 13.5.2 (Ventura), and watchOS 9.6.2 are released.
- September 8: My Talking Angela 2+ is released through Apple Arcade.
- September 11: Updates to iOS 15.7.9, and iPadOS 15.7.9 are released, along with macOS 11.7.10 (Big Sur) and 12.6.9 (Monterey).
- September 12: The Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 with Apple S9 chip are announced at a special event along with new iPhone 15 and 15 Pro models with the Apple A17 Pro and U2 chips. The iPhone 13 mini, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, MagSafe Duo Charger, and MagSafe Battery Pack are discontinued.
- September 15: Japanese Rural Life Adventure is released as an exclusive through Apple Arcade.
- September 18: iOS 17, iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, and watchOS 10 are released to the public.
- September 21: Updates to iOS 16.7 and 17.0.1 are released, along with iPadOS 16.7 and 17.0.1. Also released are macOS 12.7 (Monterey) and 13.6 (Ventura), along with watchOS 9.6.3 and 10.0.1.
- September 22: The Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max are released. An iOS 17.0.2 update is also released to address data transfer issues to new iPhone models. Junkworld TD is released as an "exclusive" through Apple Arcade.
- September 26: macOS Sonoma (version 14) is released to the public, along with iPadOS 17.0.2, watchOS 10.0.2, and a new build of iOS 17.0.2.
- September 29: Cypher 007 is released as an exclusive through Apple Arcade.
- September 30: Construction is scheduled to begin on phase two of Apple's "Capstone" campus in Austin, Texas.
October 2023[]
- October 4: iOS 17.0.3 and iPadOS 17.0.3 are released to address excess heat generated in some newer models.
- October 6: Jeopardy! World Tour+ is released through Apple Arcade.
- October 10: Mainstream support ends for Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac.
- October 13: Cut the Rope 3 is released as an exclusive through Apple Arcade.
- October 17: A cheaper version of the Apple Pencil with USB-C support is announced.
- October 20: Crossword Jam+ is released through Apple Arcade.
- October 24: NBA 2K24 Arcade Edition is released as an exclusive through Apple Arcade.
- October 25: Updates to iOS 15.8, 16.7.2, and 17.1 are released, along with iPadOS 15.8, 16.7.2, and 17.1. Also released are macOS 12.7.1 (Monterey), 13.6.1 (Ventura), and 14.1 (Sonoma), along with tvOS 17.1 and watchOS 10.1.
- October 30: Apple holds a special event titled "Scary fast" during which the Apple M3 chip is introduced. Also announced are the updated 24-inch iMac with M3 chip, and updated 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros with choice of M3, M3 Pro, or M3 Max chips.
November 2023[]
- November 3: Knotwords+ is released through Apple Arcade.
- November 4: The Apple MixC Wenzhou retail store is opened in China.
- November 6: Football Manager 2024 Touch is released as an exclusive through Apple Arcade.
- November 7: Apple releases the updated 24-inch iMac along with updated 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros containing Apple M3 or M3 Pro chips. Updates to iOS 17.1.1 and iPadOS 17.1.1 are released, along with watchOS 10.1.1. Also released are macOS 13.6.2 (Ventura) and 14.1.1 (Sonoma).
- November 16: The original Apple South Shore retail storefront is closed ahead of being moved to a larger mall space in Braintree, Massachusetts two days later.
- November 17: Downwell+ is released through Apple Arcade.
- November 18: The Apple South Shore retail store is re-opened in a larger mall space in Braintree, Massachusetts.
- November 24: Delicious - Miracle of Life+ is released through Apple Arcade.
- November 30: Updates to iOS 17.1.2 and iPadOS 17.1.2 are released, along with macOS 14.1.2 (Sonoma).
December 2023[]
- December 5: Disney Dreamlight Valley Arcade Edition, Puzzle & Dragons Story, Sonic Dream Team, and Turmoil+ are released through Apple Arcade.
- December 9: The Apple Hanam retail store is opened in South Korea.
- December 11: Updates to iOS 16.7.3 and 17.2 are released, along with iPadOS 16.7.3 and 17.2. Also released are macOS 12.7.2 (Monterey), 13.6.3 (Ventura), and 14.2 (Sonoma), along with tvOS 17.2 and watchOS 10.2.
- December 14: The Apple Birkdale Village retail store is opened in Huntersville, North Carolina.
- December 19: iOS 16.7.4 and 17.2.1 are released, along with iPadOS 16.7.4 and macOS 14.2.1 (Sonoma).
Previously scheduled[]
Apple had expected to deploy its next generation of CarPlay by the end of the year.
See also[]
External links[]
- Newsroom Archive - 2023 at Apple