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If you head to the Apple Store, you’ll find that it’s currently undergoing maintenance of sorts ahead of the Apple event. It’s a clear indication we’re about to see some new Apple products populate the page once it returns.
Apple often does this before a big launch to make sure no products leak before they are unveiled. Expect the company’s official store to go back to normal once the event is over. Oh, and you might expect the new iPhone SE and iPad Air 5 on there, too.
As previously reported, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, we may even see Apple preview a next-generation external display named the Apple Studio Display. He stated, “I’m told Apple completed work on it months ago, and the device was due to launch soon after last year’s MacBook Pro.” Gurman doesn’t elaborate on this so we’re left to wonder why it didn’t make an appearance alongside or shortly after the MacBook Pro 14.
It’s been three years since the Apple Pro Display XDR was launched, so it would be a good time for a refresh for the 32-inch 6K display that focused on high-end content creators who require exact color calibration — and who can afford the $4,999 (standard glass) to $5,999 (Nano-textured glass) price. 9to5Mac recently revealed alleged leaked specs for this monitor, which included a 7K resolution, an A13 Bionic chip, and either a 32-inch or 36-inch panel.
The event is called “Peek performance” after all, and it may very well be related to this display.
Apple’s iPad Air (2020) is deemed the best tablet for most people, and for very good reason. This is why we’re excited to see what the fifth-generation iPad Air has in store, even though it’s not expected to be a major update.
Taking cues from the revamped Apple iPad mini 6, the iPad Air 5 is expected to be equipped with a speedy A15 Bionic, 5G support, and a 12MP ultra-wide front camera with the iPad Pro‘s Centre Stage feature. However, expect it to look very similar to the hugely popular iPad Air (2020).
Apparently, the iPad Air 5 is now tipped to boast an M1 chip with 5G, similar to the significant upgrade the iPad Pro 2021 received. This comes from sources speaking to 9to5Mac, stating that Apple has now opted to bring its popular, powerful chip to one of the most popular tablets on the market. This may bump up the price when compared to the previous generation (priced from $599), but it may lose out on the iPad Pro’s ProMotion display with XDR tech.
If Apple does announce the iPad Air 5, we’ll be excited to see if it’s a game-changer. .
Apple’s first product launch event of the year is expected to bring the debut of its new third-generation iPhone SE model, and there are a few notable updates to look forward to.
Apple’s low-budget smartphone is looking to finally make the leap to 5G connectivity, and it may get a significant boost in processing power with an A14 or A15 Bionic. The new model is also set to feature the same 4.7-inch display found in the current model and iPhone 8. We’re hoping the new SE model will be identically priced with its predecessor, as it may leave room for a $199 iPhone SE (2020).
There have been plenty of hot takes on how the iPhone SE 3 will turn out, including a model with a similar design to the iPhone X. Recently, MacRumors spotted a rumor on Korean blog Naver, stating that the next-gen iPhone SE model will feature support for MagSafe, a Ceramic Shield, along with better battery life. We’d gladly welcome all these features, but we won’t know until it’s shown off.
For more, we’ve got you covered on all the latest iPhone SE 2022 rumors.
And we’re kicking off! The Cupertino tech giant’s virtual event is rumored to finally give us the low-down on its next-generation iPhone SE (2022) and fifth-gen iPad Air. However, we may also see one new Mac model. The invitation doesn’t offer too many clues as to what will be revealed with “Peek performance,” but this could suggest bringing an M1 Pro or M1 Max chip to another Mac. Better yet, it could mean the introduction of Apple’s M2 chips.
Apple CEO Tim Cook is sure to give us all the deets.
