It's nearly spring, and you know what that means; it's time for another Apple event. While fall is typically the most exciting time for new phones and Macs, Apple's early year event usually introduces more affordable iPhones and other scintillating hardware.
During its latest Peek Performance event on March 8, we predict Apple will be introducing a new 5G capable iPhone SE and give the iPad Air a long-overdue upgrade. Of course, Apple is likely to make a few other surprise announcements like new M1-powered Mac desktop systems and more. Here's how you'll be able to watch the event live as if you were there yourself and what to expect from the show.
Apple will hold its Peek Performance keynote on Tuesday, March 8 at 10am PT/1pm ET/11pm UK (Wednesday, March 9 at 8m AET).
You can watch Apple's keynote on its events website using Safari on macOS, iOS, iPad, and Apple TV devices as well as on Windows machines. Those on Windows 10 and 11 can also watch the livestream using Edge. Additionally, those with Apple TV can watch the stream on their big TV from the comfort of the couch with the Apple TV app.
The Peek Performance event announcement came with an image of a multi-colored Apple logo as the only hint as to what will be announced on March 8. It's extremely likely these colors reflect all the different color options we'll have on the new iPhones and iPad Air models.
The current iPhone SE has been on the market since 2020, and its A13 Bionic processor is starting to show its age. We expect Apple will introduce a new model with an A15 Bionic chip and include 5G connectivity, but stick to the same dated 4.7-inch design that's been in place since the iPhone 6. That said, there have also been rumors it may instead feature a new larger 5.5-inch display or feature a design pulled from the iPhone XR.
The iPad Air similarly has lagged behind with its A14 processor, while the most affordable 10.2-inch iPad was updated with the latest silicon last fall. The new iPad Air should see a spec bump with the new A15 Bionic and also get a new 12MP front camera with Center Stage to help keep you framed correctly during video calls.
Mobile devices aside, we expect Apple will also update its desktop Macs – including the Mac Mini, iMac, and even possibly the Mac Pro, with M1 Pro and M1 Max processors.
The biggest surprise Apple could bring is a new M2 chip for the MacBook Air and a new entry-level MacBook Pro.
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Kevin Lee is IGN's SEO Updates Editor. Follow him on Twitter @baggingspam.
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During its latest Peek Performance event on March 8, we predict Apple will be introducing a new 5G capable iPhone SE and give the iPad Air a long-overdue upgrade. Of course, Apple is likely to make a few other surprise announcements like new M1-powered Mac desktop systems and more. Here's how you'll be able to watch the event live as if you were there yourself and what to expect from the show.
When to watch Apple Unleashed
Apple will hold its Peek Performance keynote on Tuesday, March 8 at 10am PT/1pm ET/11pm UK (Wednesday, March 9 at 8m AET).
Where to Watch Apple Unleashed
You can watch Apple's keynote on its events website using Safari on macOS, iOS, iPad, and Apple TV devices as well as on Windows machines. Those on Windows 10 and 11 can also watch the livestream using Edge. Additionally, those with Apple TV can watch the stream on their big TV from the comfort of the couch with the Apple TV app.
What to Expect
The Peek Performance event announcement came with an image of a multi-colored Apple logo as the only hint as to what will be announced on March 8. It's extremely likely these colors reflect all the different color options we'll have on the new iPhones and iPad Air models.
The current iPhone SE has been on the market since 2020, and its A13 Bionic processor is starting to show its age. We expect Apple will introduce a new model with an A15 Bionic chip and include 5G connectivity, but stick to the same dated 4.7-inch design that's been in place since the iPhone 6. That said, there have also been rumors it may instead feature a new larger 5.5-inch display or feature a design pulled from the iPhone XR.
The iPad Air similarly has lagged behind with its A14 processor, while the most affordable 10.2-inch iPad was updated with the latest silicon last fall. The new iPad Air should see a spec bump with the new A15 Bionic and also get a new 12MP front camera with Center Stage to help keep you framed correctly during video calls.
Mobile devices aside, we expect Apple will also update its desktop Macs – including the Mac Mini, iMac, and even possibly the Mac Pro, with M1 Pro and M1 Max processors.
The biggest surprise Apple could bring is a new M2 chip for the MacBook Air and a new entry-level MacBook Pro.
Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to [email protected].
Kevin Lee is IGN's SEO Updates Editor. Follow him on Twitter @baggingspam.
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