Apple event highlights: iPhone SE 5G, iPad Air, M1 Ultra and more announced

Catch the live updates from the Apple Peek Performance event, and tune in here at 11:30 pm on March 8 to watch the event livestream

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Tim Cook on stage to kick off the Apple Peek Performance event

Apple Peek Performance event

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Apple Peek Performance event kicks off

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What to expect: Displays

Apple might also unveil a new range of affordable displays, alongside the Apple A13 Bionic chip-powered flagship Studio Display of up to 7K resolution.

10:58 PM

What to expect: Mac mini with new Apple chip

Like the MacBook Air, the Mac mini is due for both design and hardware-related upgrades. At the Peek Performance event, Apple is expected to unveil the Mac mini 2022 with new industrial design. It is likely to be powered by a new chip.

10:27 PM

What to expect: Redesigned MacBook Air

Apple debuted the M1 chip with MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. Since, the company has upgraded the MacBook Pro with more powerful chips and new design language. Now, it is time for MacBook Air redesign. At today’s event, Apple is likely to bring a redesigned MacBook Air with a new chip – possibly with eight-core CPU (four efficiency cores and four high-performance cores) and ten GPU cores.

10:03 PM

What to expect: iPad Air 2022 (cont...)

The new iPad Air would support Apple Pencil 2, which features a flat edge that attaches magnetically for automatic charging and pairing. It is likely to gain an ultra-wide-angle camera on the front for Apple’s Centre Stage feature.

9:52 PM

What to expect: A15 Bionic powered iPad Air 5G

Like the iPhone SE, the iPad Air is expected to get a new chip (A15 Bionic) for improved performance and 5G. It may, however, look similar to the on-going model -- flat edges, thin bezels, USB-C, and TouchID.

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What to expect: iPhone SE 5G

At the March 8 event, Apple is expected to unveil third-gen iPhone SE. The smartphone is expected to bring 5G, enabled by Apple's A15 Bionic processor. The phone would likely be identical to the current model, which was launched in 2020. It would feature a 4.7-inch screen, TouchID, thin-and-lightweight design, and compact form factor. The iPhone SE is the entry-level series in the Apple’s smartphone line, and the third-gen is expected to be no different.

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