9to5Mac
By Allison McDaniel
Apple has officially announced its newest event will be broadcast worldwide on March 8. With the event having been rumored for weeks, we’re excited to see what’s lined up.
iPhone SE 3 The 3rd Generation iPhone SE is rumored to to remain at the $399 price point. Apple Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo notes it’ll have the same design but with two main upgrades – 5G and a better processor.
iPad Air 5 Rumors are anticipating the 5th Generation iPad Air will take after the current iPad mini 6. We could see it include the A15 processor, 5G capabilities, four speakers versus two, and Center Stage support for video calls.
iOS 15.4 release date Apple released the fifth beta of iOS 15.4 this week, and the update should arrive by mid-March. It’s very likely to release around the time of the spring event.
New Apple Silicon machines: ‘Mac mini Pro’ 2021 reports from Bloomberg suggest a higher-end Mac mini will include the same Apple Silicon as the current MacBook Pros. It further claims it’ll see a redesign featuring more ports than its current version.
An entry-level MacBook Pro with an M2 chip Mark Gurman also offered his insights on a new MacBook Pro featuring an all-new M2 chip. This laptop is going to be sold alongside the 2021 MacBook Pro lineup, meant to replace the current 13-inch MacBook Pro.
A redesigned MacBook Air with an M2 chip MacBook Air hasn’t had a new release since 2020, so it seems inevitable that we’ll see a redesign announced at some point this year, but it’s unlikely this will happen next week.
A 27-inch iMac with Apple Silicon replacement and Mac Pro? Current 27-inch iMacs have yet to follow the Apple Silicon route, but that’s anticipated to change. Reports have shown it’ll offer a miniLED display with ProMotion technology.
Read a more thorough roundup of what Apple could announce at its spring event next week—including what not to expect—at 9to5Mac.com.