Apple Event Live Updates, Apple is hosting its March event later tonight where the iPhone SE 3, iPad Air and other devices are expected.
Apple’s “Peek Performance” event will take place tonight at 23:30 IST. This is a virtual event and it will be a two hour long keynote, where the iPhone maker is expected to reveal some new devices. Following the catchphrase, all the focus will be on acting. The only device that is considered a given is the new iPhone SE 3 or the iPhone SE 2022. It is expected to come with 5G support, a better processor and improved cameras as well.
The big question: Will this be a truly affordable iPhone, say at the $200-$300 price point? Unlikely as we have argued in this article. Still, the iPhone SE 3 will mark a major upgrade, given that the latest version arrived in 2020 when the pandemic was just beginning. It was also the only iPhone announced simply through a press release.
Apple is also expected to introduce a new iPad Air with 5G support. It could also reveal a new Mac Mini with Apple Silicon. Will a new 13-inch MacBook Pro and a new iMac also appear at the event? We will have to wait and see how the event plays out later.
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Apple Event Live updates: Apple iPhone SE 3, iPad Air 5, Air Mac, Mac Mini expected specifications, Details
Apple iPhone SE 3: MagSafe charging, Ceramic Shield Body, Better Battery life
Apple iPhone SE 3 could get support for MagSafe charging and will likely have better battery life. The phone will also have a Ceramic Shield body. This information comes from a new set of leaks via the Korean blog Naver and should be taken with a grain of salt. It won’t be surprising if Apple improves battery life on the new iPhone SE, given that it has also done so for the iPhone 13 series.
New iPhone 13 color
Luke Milani reports that Apple will introduce a new green iPhone 13 “somewhere between Mint iPhone 12 and Midnight Green iPhone 11 Pro” during tomorrow’s event. Apple also introduced a purple iPhone 12 during last year’s Spring Loaded event.
Apple Event: What is not expected?
While there is a lot of speculation about what Apple will launch at the event, given the company’s product timeline, it’s clear which products won’t be appearing at the event. The new MacBook Air is not expected, nor is the Apple M2 Silicon processor, although it has been in testing. Apple could show off a 13-inch MacBook Pro with upgraded M1 Pro, M1 Pro Max processors, but again we’ll have to wait and see if this is the case. Apple’s VR/AR headset is also not expected at today’s event, and will likely be shown at WWDC in June.
On the other hand, Apple has been known to have surprise announcements at every event and will probably have “one more thing” at this event.
Apple iPhone SE: Apple Analyst Ming Chi-Kuo
Prominent Apple analyst Ming Chi-Kuo of TF International Securities has released his predictions for the upcoming iPhone SE 3. He wrote on his Twitter page that the iPhone SE will continue with 64GB, 128GB and 256GB storage options, will be powered by A15 and supports 5G (both mmW and Sub-6 GHz). It will come in white, black and red color options. The design and form factor will be similar to the existing iPhone SE, so yes, Apple will also continue with the 4.7-inch screen in the 2022 iPhone SE. Kuo also thinks the 13-inch MacBook Pro isn’t happening.
The Apple Store is down ahead of tonight’s event
Apple Store has gone offline before today’s event. While you can still open Apple’s website, clicking any link will take you to the usual waiting screen that says, “We’re updating the Apple Store. Please check back soon.” Apple will hold its highly anticipated “Peek Performance” event at 11:30 p.m. m. IST. The company is expected to announce a number of new products, including a third-generation iPhone SE, a new iPad Air with an M1 chip, and a high-end Mac mini.
Apple iPad Air: What’s expected
Apple is also expected to introduce a new iPad Air at the event. This time around, the iPad Air will get 5G connectivity and will probably also run the A15 Bionic processor. The latest iPad Air was released in 2020, so the lineup needs to be updated.
Apple Event: Timings, where to watch
The Apple event starts at 11:30 p.m. m. IST, which is 10 a.m. m. PST. The event can be streamed on Apple’s website using the Safari browser on any Apple device, be it iPhone, iPad, MacBook or Apple TV. Apple is also hosting a live stream on its YouTube channel for those who prefer this method. The event starts in another four hours or so.
A new high-end Mac mini is expected
A new high-end Mac mini could also be unveiled at Apple’s Peek Performance live stream. Both Mark Gurman of Bloomberg and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo confirmed this, noting that it could launch with an M2 or M1 processor. “A developer source told me that Apple has been testing several Macs with a new chip in recent weeks that includes an octa-core CPU (four efficiency cores and four high-performance cores) and 10 GPU cores,” Mark said. , in their Power On newsletter.
According to him, Apple has been testing the new chips on machines running macOS 12.3, which should be released in the next week or two. The company has also been testing it with a future macOS 12.4 and macOS 13 and it will be unveiled at WWDC 2022 in June.
Apple iPhone SE 3, What is expected
The iPhone SE 3 is the key focus for today’s event. It is expected to come with the new A15 processor, 5G connectivity, improved cameras as key features. There has also been talk that the iPhone SE 3 will be more affordable. But given the way Apple usually prices its products, this is unlikely to be the case. Remember, the previous iPhone SE 2020 started at Rs 42,500 when it launched in 2020. So Apple is likely to stick to this price range or it could go higher.
Apple Spring Event: Where to watch, timings
Apple hosts the event on its official website and it can also be streamed live on the company’s official YouTube channel. Those with an Apple device like iPhone, iPad or MacBook or Apple TV can stream the event directly from Apple’s website. The event can also be streamed on YouTube on any other non-Apple device.
The event starts at 11:30 p.m. m. IST or 10:00 a.m. m. PST. This will be a two-hour keynote conference.
Apple is hosting its big event today where new devices are expected. The focus will be on the iPhone SE 3 or iPhone SE 2022, which are expected to come with 5G connectivity. Apple has already added 5G to the main iPhone series, so it has been long expected in the SE variants. The SE will likely be powered by the A15 Bionic processor. It will also come with improved cameras. What is unlikely, however, is a reduced price point. The 2020 iPhone SE started at $399 and the price in India was Rs 42,500 at the time. Apple is unlikely to go for a lower price for the new iPhone SE 3, despite what some might expect.
A new iPad Air 5 with 5G connectivity is also expected. The latest iPad Air was released in 2020 with the A14 chipset. The starting price was Rs 54,900 for India. We’ll have to wait and see the price of the new iPad Air when it launches.
A new ‘Mac Air‘ device is also expected, which will likely be a more powerful Mac mini. A separate studio screen could also be on the cards. And as always, Apple might have that “one more thing,” which none of the leaks have predicted so far.
