December goes to be an thrilling month for Apple releases for one motive solely: Apple Intelligence. We acquired our first style of it in iOS/iPadOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1, but it surely was restricted.
As we have now talked about earlier than, Apple Intelligence is a gradual rollout, and a number of the most fun options are coming within the iOS/iPadOS 18.2 and macOS 15.2 releases in December. We’ll get ChatGPT integration, picture era options, Visible Intelligence on iPhone 16, Mail classes, and an enlargement to extra markets.
Right here’s what Apple has on the way in which in December.
New {hardware}
Apple not often releases any new {hardware} in December. It’s not unprecedented for a shock new product to reach—Apple launched the AirPods Max in 2020 as a shock drop—however we’re not listening to any rumors about something that would pop up in December. Additionally Apple doesn’t have any introduced merchandise that haven’t launched but (just like the iMac Professional in 2017) so it ought to be a quiet month so far as {hardware} is anxious.
Apps and software program updates
It’s something however quiet for software program, nevertheless. Extra Apple Intelligence is on the way in which within the massive December OS updates, together with a bunch of different tweaks and enhancements.
iOS/iPadOS 18.2: Provides Picture Playground, Genmoji, Picture Wand in Notes, and Visible Intelligence (on iPhone 16). Plus auto-categories within the Mail app and ChatGPT integration in Siri and writing instruments, AF/AE lock for the iPhone 16 Digital camera Management, sharing AirTag areas, and extra. Apple Intelligence expands to English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK with this launch.
macOS 15.2: Provides all the identical options as iOS 18.2, apart from these particular to the iPhone 16 (Visible Intelligence and Digital camera Management adjustments).
Providers
Apple TV+
Listed here are the exhibits, sequence, and films we anticipate to launch on Apple TV+ in TK. If you wish to know what’s coming later, examine our full information to approaching Apple TV+ content material.
Fly Me to the Moon: The Channing Tatum / Scarlett Johansson movie lastly involves Apple TV+, virtually six months after its theatrical launch. December 6
Surprise Pets within the Metropolis: An animated sequence for youths a few trio of classroom pets. December 13
The Secret Lives of Animals: Uncover the intelligent and inventive methods animals navigate life’s most extraordinary challenges, from leaving residence to discovering a associate. Narrated by Hugh Bonneville. December 18
Apple Arcade
Apple releases most Apple Arcade video games on the primary Friday of every month. Examine our Apple Arcade FAQ for a full checklist of Apple Arcade video games and extra particulars on the service. Sometimes, video games are launched with no forewarning, however you’ll normally see subsequent month’s releases listed within the Coming Quickly part.
Speaking Tom Blast Park: A family-friendly runner/shooter within the Speaking Tom sequence. December 5
Scorching Wheels: Race Off+: Race Scorching Wheels vehicles on an enormous number of loopy tracks. December 5
Boggle: Arcade Version: The traditional word-making board sport involves your iPhone. December 5
PAC-MAC 256+: Among the finest cellular video games of 2015, now in Apple Arcade. December 5
Barbie Colour Creations: A dynamic Barbie-themed coloring e book. December 5
Remaining Fantasy IV (3D Remake): The up to date, 3D-graphics model of this traditional 1991 RPG. December 9
FF IV: The After Years+: Just like the primary Remaining Fantasy IV 3D remake, this continues the story and was first launched in 2008. December 9
