Apple has formally introduced its latest occasion will likely be broadcast worldwide on March 8. With the occasion having been rumored for weeks, we’re excited to see what’s lined up.
Learn on for a roundup of what Apple may announce at its spring occasion, together with an iPhone SE 3, iPad Air 5, and extra. The Cupertino firm has an important deal deliberate for 2022, and 9to5Mac is right here to cowl all of it for you.
Apple spring occasion highlights
Apple has held its first-half-of-the-year occasions in March or April pretty commonly for a while. Whereas spring doesn’t embody a full-fledged new iPhone lineup, the occasions generate fairly the thrill amongst Apple followers. Listed here are some highlights of spring occasions over the previous few years:
- April 2021: “Spring Loaded” occasion launched colourful 24-inch iMacs, iPad Professional, purple iPhone 12, Apple TV 4K, and AirTag
- March 2020: Apple launched iPad Professional 4 and iPhone SE 2
- March 2019: Apple held a special type of occasion, introducing new providers Apple TV+, Apple Information, Apple Arcade, Apply Card, and Apple Pay
Apple March 2022 occasion particulars
Apple will formally maintain its spring occasion on March 8 at 10:00 a.m. PT/1:00 p.m. ET. As soon as once more the occasion will likely be digital, broadcasting from Apple Park in Cupertino, California. Apple is teasing the occasion with the headline “Peek Efficiency.”
You may watch the March 8 occasion dwell stream from Apple’s web site, on its YouTube channel, and on the Apple TV app. We are going to share extra particulars on this as they arrive.
So, what’s on the docket for the occasion? Head beneath for the entire particulars.
iPhone SE 3
The third Technology iPhone SE is rumored to to stay on the $399 worth level. Apple Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo notes it’ll have the identical design however with two major upgrades – 5G and a greater processor.
Mark Gurman of Bloomberg suggests Apple ought to drop the value of the present iPhone SE 2 to $199. This is able to be excellent for folks seeking to spend much less and would supply a bigger lineup of price range iPhones to select from, but it surely’s unclear if it’s a method Apple will really implement.
iPad Air 5
Rumors are anticipating the fifth Technology iPad Air will take after the present iPad mini 6. We may see it embody the M1 processor, 5G capabilities, 4 audio system versus two, and Middle Stage help for video calls.
Digicam enhancements appear to be the most important adjustments of all. We might lastly see help for 1080p video recording in 25fps and 30fps. The iPad Air 5 is anticipated to have normal wide- and ultra-wide-angle digicam lenses like on iPhone 13. Nonetheless, sources declare the digicam received’t embody a LiDAR scanner just like the iPad Professional.
iPhone 13 in darkish inexperienced
In response to tech YouTuber Luke Miani’s sources, Apple goes to unveil a darkish inexperienced iPhone 13. Final yr, Apple launched a purple iPhone 12 throughout its ‘Spring Loaded’ occasion and will presumably do the identical this yr. Though we’re more likely to see a brand new technology of iPhone SE at this occasion, that is more likely to keep only a rumor.
iOS 15.4 launch date
Apple launched the fifth beta of iOS 15.4 this week, and the replace ought to arrive by mid-March. It’s very more likely to launch across the time of the spring occasion.
iOS 15.4 consists of new options like Face ID help with a masks, a non-binary voice for Siri, new emojis, and extra. Be taught extra in our full information right here.
New Apple Silicon machines: ‘Mac mini Professional’
Mark Gurman of Bloomberg listed seven new Apple Silicon Macs to anticipate this yr in his Energy On publication lately. Moreover, just a few weeks in the past, Apple registered three new Macs within the Eurasian regulatory database. The looks of Apple units within the Eurasian database has been an correct indicator of recent fashions previously, but it surely’s unclear when these machines will see the sunshine of day.
2021 experiences from Bloomberg counsel a higher-end Mac mini will embody the identical Apple Silicon as the present MacBook Professionals. It additional claims it’ll see a redesign that includes extra ports than its present model. Bloomberg additionally states we’ll see an M2 Mac mini someday this yr.
Simply final week, 9to5Mac completely reported that along with a brand new Mac mini and Mac Professional, Apple is engaged on a brand new “Mac Studio” pc. Primarily based on the Mac mini, it’s anticipated there will likely be two variations; one with the M1 Max chip, and the opposite with a extra highly effective chip. Aimed for skilled customers, it’s a cross between a Mac mini and a Mac Professional.
Try our 2022 Mac mini wishlist right here.
‘Apple Studio Show’
Final week 9to5Mac reported an “Apple Studio Show” is within the works with a 7K decision alongside the “Mac Studio”. Mark Gurman shared in his Energy On publication that Apple is able to launch a brand new Mac mini and preview a brand new exterior show.
An entry-level MacBook Professional with an M2 chip
Mark Gurman additionally supplied his insights on a brand new MacBook Professional that includes an all-new M2 chip. This laptop computer goes to be bought alongside the 2021 MacBook Professional lineup, meant to interchange the present 13-inch MacBook Professional.
It received’t embody the Contact Bar, a miniLED show, or ProMotion expertise like different MacBooks. The M2 will likely be extra highly effective than the M1 however much less highly effective than the M1 Professional and M1 Max chips.
A redesigned MacBook Air with an M2 chip
MacBook Air hasn’t had a brand new launch since 2020, so it appears inevitable that we’ll see a redesign introduced in some unspecified time in the future this yr, but it surely’s unlikely this can occur subsequent week.
The brand new design will observe the 24-inch iMacs with white bezels and are available in a wide range of colours. It doesn’t appear doubtless we’ll achieve any extra ports on this mannequin, but it surely has been reported that it’ll cost by way of MagSafe.
Unlikely: A 27-inch iMac with Apple Silicon substitute and Mac Professional?
Present 27-inch iMacs have but to observe the Apple Silicon route, however that’s anticipated to alter. Experiences have proven it’ll supply a miniLED show with ProMotion expertise. M1 Professional and M1 Max chip choices will energy these units, similar to the 2021 MacBook Professional lineup. These could also be known as iMac Professional or stick to the 27-inch iMac title.
The brand new iMacs are extremely wanted as many customers are searching for a desktop with the specs of the MacBook Professionals. Final spring’s occasion noticed the primary technology of Apple Silicon iMacs with colourful 24-inch shows.
What we received’t see at this Apple occasion
Apple is engaged on quite a few merchandise proper now to launch all through 2022. As it is a spring occasion, we don’t anticipate to see the rumored Apple Watch Collection 8 or the iPhone 14 till the autumn. It’s also a actuality that a few of the Macs within the pipeline could also be releasing later within the yr. There haven’t been many updates on a brand new iPad Professional, so that’s anticipated to be introduced one other time this yr as nicely.
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