Are you ready for next Monday's big Apple event?

These product launches are always big for fans like us ... but Cupertino is actually promising that "big things are coming soon" this time. It seems like a pretty sly hint at what's to come.

But does it mean larger MacBook Pros? Super-sized iMacs? Big ideas that didn't make it to the rumor mill? Or a giant combo platter of all that and more?

Let the speculation begin!

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

Here are some ‘big things’ that might launch at Apple’s October event — www.cultofmac.com

Apple promises “big things” at its product event happening October 18. Although that’s the only official hint we have, leaks have revealed details on a couple of extra-large Macs that might fit the bill. And there could be good news for fans of both MacBook and iMac at the “Unleashed” event.

iOS 15 makes stealing another student’s class notes a snap — www.cultofmac.com

Suppose you notice the person in front of you is taking way better notes than you are. An iPhone running iOS 15 makes grabbing a copy easy as pie -- without the hassle of asking permission!

Learn something useful for only $20 this week with these e-learning bundles on sale — www.cultofmac.com

Feed your brain for a fraction of the price of college courses or professional tutors. We rounded up some of the best e-learning deals around, and for the next few days, you can get any of these course bundles for just $20.

Apple quietly extends AirPods Pro repair program for crackling sounds — www.cultofmac.com

The program originally covered faulty buds for two years after initial purchase. Now it's been extended to three years, with affected customers getting free replacements.

New HomePod software chief tasked with making smart speaker more competitive — www.cultofmac.com

Apple reportedly hired Afrooz Family as its new head of software development for the HomePod. He’s been tasked with making the smart speaker a stronger rival for Amazon’s and Google’s products.

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One more thing ...

"Every once in a while, a revolutionary product comes along that changes everything." -- Steve Jobs in his original iPhone keynote