Apple Event 2022 Highlights: Check everything that Apple announced during its March event

Apple has wrapped the Peek Performance event. In the event, the company launched four new devices, namely the new iPhone SE, new iPad Air, Mac Studio and Studio Display. One can watch the complete event here. 

Apple is all set to host its hotly buzzed Spring event on Tuesday, March 8. Fans across the globe are eagerly waiting to witness the launch of some anticipated products such as the Apple iPhone SE 3 and the iPad Air 5th Gen along with its highly optimized specifications. The virtual event will be reportedly held from the Steve Jobs Theatre and will be available for streaming on Apple's official YouTube channel as well as on its official website. 

Ahead of the highly anticipated Apple event, 2022, tech-savvy enthusiasts predicted some of the products that can be launched today. A few rumours and leaks strongly hinted towards the tech giant introducing the new iPhone SE with loaded specifications like an edge-to-edge display, 5G connectivity along with improved cameras, the latest A15 Bionic chip, 5G with millimeter wave, 64GB base storage with 128GB / 256GB options and much more. 

On the other hand, Apple is expected to launch the new iPad Air, the fifth generation of the product. The product is expected to be loaded with the latest A15 Bionic processor.

Moreover, many rumours suggest that Apple might launch a MacBook Air with a new M2 chip. Additionally, as per 9to5Mac, the tech giant might also announce Mac Studio which is said to be a  Mac Mini / Mac Pro hybrid device. Also, Apple can also reportedly introduce a new 27-inch 5K monitor for its Mac Studio desktop computer.

Interesting netizens from India can tune in at 11:30 PM IST on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, to catch the Apple Peek Performance 2022. The LIVE streaming will be available to watch on Apple's official YouTube channel. It will be available on YouTube's mobile application, website or even via smart TVs that support YouTube.

People who wish for an alternate streaming platform can check Apple's official website to catch the LIVE stream. It will available on iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple TV.

Apple is adding one last chip to the Apple family called M1 Ultra. Up until now, Apple M1 Max is the most powerful processor by the company to date. However, Apple is implementing UltraFusion technology to increase the performance of its chip further.

With Apple M1 Ultra, the company brings low latency, massive bandwidth and power efficiency and performs eight times faster than the original M1 chip. It has a powerful 20 core CPU and a huge 64 core GPU. M1 Ultra delivers more power than fellow 16 core CPUs while using 90% less power.

M1 Ultra will be combined with the capability of MacOS in a new device with breakthrough performance and connectivity. It is called Apple Mac Studio, which is accompanied by Studio Display. The Mac Studio reimagines what a high-performance desktop looks like. Basically, Apple has integrated the performance of the M1 Ultra in the form factor of Mac Mini. This portable CPU can be used with the Studio Display that can connect with it seamlessly. 

Mac Studio comes with multiple ports for connectivity as well and it can connect with up to four displays at the same time. The Mac Studio will come with multiple M1 chips, including the M1 Max which outperforms the Mac Pro as well. Additionally, the Mac Studio with M1 Ultra offers 60% faster performance than Mac Pro with a 26 core CPU. The M1 Max Mac Studio comes with 64GB of unified memory and the M1 Ultra Max Studio comes with a whopping 128GB unified memory. 

Studio Display features an all-display design with an aluminium chassis. Users will also be able to purchase tilt and height-adjustable options. The Studio Display features a 27-inch display, that can go up to 600 nits of brightness and supports over a billion colours. It also supports Apple True Tone and comes with an anti-reflective coating.

The Studio Display has an A13 Bionic chip inside it. Additionally, the top bezel of the display features a 12MP ultrawide camera and supports Centre Stage, which has been introduced for the Mac for the very first time. The display also has studio-quality microphones and features a six-speaker system for delivering a balanced sound, along with support for Spatial Audio. Apple has also released two new Magic Keyboards and Mouse for the new Studio Display. 

Apple announces a new iPhone SE with A15 Bionic. Apple says that the A15 Bionic is much faster than all smartphones at all prices. The graphics performance on the new iPhone SE will be at par with that of the latest iPhone 13 series. The new iPhone SE features glass and aluminium design in three colours including white, red and black.

Apple says that iPhone SE includes the toughest glass on a smartphone, the same as that on the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro. The smartphone retains the home button from previous designs. Apple says that the battery life on the smartphone is improved. Additionally, users will be able to take advantage of the 5G network on the new iPhone SE. 

The company has included Deep Fusion, Smart HDR and photographic styles in the new iPhone SE, along with the features of iOS 15. Apple has removed the outer plastic packaging from the smartphone's pack. The new iPhone starts $429 and it will be available from March 18, 2022. 

Apple is bringing the new M1 chip to iPad Air lineup. Users will be able to handle heavy ProCreate projects and run demanding games on the device as well. The front camera on the iPad Air has been upgraded with the latest 12MP ultrawide camera, which supports Apple’s Centre Stage technology.

The new iPad Air will support 5G connectivity as well. Apple says that the new device will be compatible with the Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil 2^nd Gen. iPad users will be able to use the new iPad OS 15 features as well. The new iPad will be available at the starting price of $599 and the product will be available from March 18, 2022.

Along with the expected iPhone SE 5G and the new iPad Air, Apple might launch a new colour variant of the iPhone 13 at the Peek Performance event. According to Luke Maini, a technology YouTuber, Apple is planning to reveal a new variant for iPhone 13 which will be dark green in colour. As of now, the iPhone 13 series is available in five colours – White, Black, Red, Blue and Pink. Previously, Apple released a new colour variant of the iPhone 12 at the Spring Event conducted in 2021.

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About an hour before the Peek Performance event, Apple Store is down for maintenance. The message on the website reads "Be right back. We're making updates to the Apple Store. Check back soon." The Apple Store will be back online soon with the new products that will be announced at the event. As of now, the most anticipated devices remain to be the iPhone SE 3 5G and the new iPad Air (5th Gen). 

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At the Peek Performance event, Apple is expected to reveal the new iPad Air (5th Gen).

• The iPad Air (5th Gen) could come with a 10.9-inch True Tone LCD display
• Under the hood, the iPad Air (5th Gen) may feature Apple's M1 chip
• Apple may include the 12MP ultrawide front camera on the device (launched with iPad 9th Gen in 2021)

At the Peek Performance event, Apple might release a new iPad Air (5th Gen). Along with improved specifications, the iPad Air could come in a new colour as well. As per technology YouTuber Luke Maini, the iPad maker could launch the new iPad in purple colour, same as that of the iPhone 12 released last year. As of now, the iPad Air (4th Gen) is available in five colours including Green, Rose Gold, Silver, Sky Blue and Space Grey. 

Tim Cook addresses Apple fans as the event begins. The first update is about the Apple TV+ where Tim Cook says that Apple is working with some of the most popular creators in the world. The CEO is talking about Apple's original films and the ones that will be coming soon including Spirited, Luck, Agylle and other movies that will feature popular Hollywood stars like Tom Holland and Ryan Renolds. Tim Cook says that movies bring "drama, suspense and joy to our lives." Apple introduces Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+.

Apple launched two new colours for iPhone 13 - bold green for iPhone 13 and alpine green for iPhone 13 Pro. 

Known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has recently shared some predictions for the rumoured iPhone SE 3 that is about to launch at Apple's upcoming event. For those catching up, Apple has been working on a new iPhone SE for a long time now and it is being highly anticipated that the smartphone will launch on 8 March 2022. Previously, Kuo had predicted the specifications and details about a lot of Apple products and more often than not, they turned out to be true. 

According to a tweet by Ming-Chi Kuo published on 4 March 2022, the upcoming iPhone SE will feature the Apple A15 Bionic chipset. The A15 Bionic was launched along with the iPhone 13 in October 2021. It is the second chipset from Apple that supports 5G connectivity. With the processor, the iPhone SE should support both mmW & Sub-6 GHz. Alongside, the iPhone SE is said to come in three storage variants, including 64GB, 128GB and 256GB. 

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According to several analysts, Apple has been planning to launch a slew of Mac devices in 2022. These Macs will be equipped with Apple's M1 or M2 (not announced yet) series of processors. While the new Macs are reported to come with a similar design as the Mac that was launched last year, they may come in different sizes and colour options. 

As per a report by 9To5Mac, Apple may be working on a new product called "Mac Studio." The report mentions that Apple could be developing a new Mac lineup that will be based on the Apple Mac Mini, with better hardware. As mentioned in the report, the codename of this is J375. Additionally, there is a possibility of two versions of this new lineup - one with the newly launched M1 Max chipset and the other with a chip that will be more powerful than the M1 Max chipset. 

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In the past, Mark Gurman has been one of the most reliable sources of leaks and predictions related to Apple products. According to a new prediction by Gurman, the iPhone SE 2020's price might fall under $200 after the Cupertino-based company launches the iPhone SE 5G. For those catching up, Apple is about to host its Spring event in a couple of hours. It will be the first major event after the iPhone 13 launch. 

In Bloomberg's report, Gurman mentions that "By expanding its user base with a $199 iPhone, Apple could create more long-term service revenue and add people to its ecosystem. Those people may then be more willing to try AirPods, an Apple Watch or - later on - a higher-end iPhone." For a company like Apple whose product portfolio contains a large number of premium technology devices, dropping the price of a product will encourage users to enter into the Apple ecosystem. 

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The Cupertino-based tech giant Apple has reportedly delayed its plans to launch a foldable iPhone until 2025. Instead, the company is exploring foldable notebooks or MacBooks. Foldable notebooks by Apple could be all-screen devices with a vertical hinge in the middle of the display that allows it to fold in half.

According to a new report by Display Supply Chain Consultants, Apple has pushed back its rumoured foldable device by at least three years. The report suggests that enthusiasts and fans around the world should not expect the company to foray into foldables before 2025. Previously, Apple was rumoured to release a foldable iPhone by 2024 at the latest. According to MacRumors, this update comes after discussion with various supply chain sources, which suggest that Apple is not jumping into the foldable market anytime soon. 

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According to the Power On newsletter by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is slated to enter the third phase of removing Intel's processors from its computers and replacing them with its own M-series of processors. While Apple has already launched the new M1 Pro and M1 Max processors with the MacBook Pros launched last year, it is expected to launch a new M2 chipset in more MacBooks, alongside a tweaked version of the M1 Max for even more powerful performance. 

Gurman expects Apple to launch new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini and iMac Pro models in 2022. With Gurman's latest update and other speculations, it looks like the Apple March event could provide a window for all these devices. Additionally, while the company is likely to launch a new iPhone SE 5G and an iPad at the event, enthusiasts might see at least one Mac model being launched as well. 

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In response to Moscow's unjustified invasion of Ukraine, American multinational electronics company Apple on Tuesday disabled Russian users from watching its spring presentation on the official website and on YouTube. This comes as the war between the two countries continues to escalate and entered its thirteenth day. Meanwhile, the delegations of Russia and Ukraine have also held three rounds of peace negotiations so far, but they have failed to produce the desired results. 

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