According to the latest report, for Apple, the summer months after WWDC are usually a relatively quiet time of the year, but there are still some projects worth looking forward to in July. Apple is expected to do the following 6 things in the next 6 weeks.
iOS 16 public beta release and more
As part of WWDC22, Apple announced that it will release public betas of iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS 13 Ventura, watchOS 9, tvOS 16, and HomePod software version 16 sometime in July, allowing more users to test the new system software, the system will be more stable. The Developer Preview Beta is currently available. iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura, and watchOS 9 will all be publicly released this fall.
New M2 MacBook Air launched
Apple says the new MacBook Air with the M2 chip will be available in July, but the company hasn’t announced an exact launch date. The M2 MacBook Air starts at $1,199 in the United States, and the MacBook Air with the M1 chip still starts at $999.
The new M2 MacBook Air has been redesigned with a larger 13.6-inch display, notch, flatter edges, new Starlight and Midnight color options, and Space Gray and Silver. The laptop also features MagSafe charging, an upgraded 1080p camera, and more.
Compared to the M1 chip, Apple says the M2 chip is 18% faster on the CPU, 35% faster on the GPU, and 40% faster on the Neural Engine. With the M2 chip, the MacBook Air can now be configured with up to 24GB of unified memory, compared to a maximum of 16GB with the M1 chip. Like previous models, the new MacBook Air can be configured with up to a 2TB SSD.
Back to School Promotion
Apple’s annual back-to-school promotions typically launch in the U.S., Canada, and select other countries in June or July. Last year, the U.S. sale kicked off on June 17, offering eligible students and educators free AirPods 2 with the purchase of an eligible Mac or iPad model, plus a 20% discount on the AppleCare+ plan. By 2022, Apple will likely offer AirPods for free again with the purchase of an eligible Mac or iPad model.
Apple’s Q3 quarterly earnings report
Apple has not announced a release date for its Q3 earnings report, but it usually does so in late July each year. As usual, the earnings release will be followed by a conference call where Apple CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri will discuss the financial results and may reveal some interesting information.
WWDC22 “Behind the Design” Interview
Starting June 27, Apple will share a series of interviews with the creators of the 2022 Apple Design Award-winning apps. “Dive into the design and learn about our winners’ creative process, challenges, and how they bring their bold and unique ideas to life,” said Apple’s official website for a full interview schedule.
Apple Summer Camp
Apple Summer Camp will return to Apple Stores around the world this summer, running weekly from June 20 to August 31. Designed for children ages 8 to 12 and their guardians, this free program includes a two-hour lesson where kids use products like iPad Pro and Apple Pencil in stores and outdoors to create their own figures about protecting and celebrating the planet comic book.
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