Watch the Apple Event LIVE: Mac Studio, Studio Display, iPad Air & iPhone SE 2022

 iPhone SE 3: Everything we know about Apple's budget 5G phone

The mobile industry is poised for the arrival of a third-generation iPhone SE with 5G support, with reports now suggesting it could arrive as soon as March 8 at Apple's online launch. P Morgan analysts, according to Reuters, have said the new phone “has the potential to attract more than a billion non-premium Android users.” 

We are more likely to believe the imminent launch rumors now French site Consomac, via TechRadar, has spotted that a iPhone believed to be the iPhone SE 3 has been certified by the Eurasian Economic Commission – a Russian regulator. With invites now being sent out for the virtual press conference from Cupertino, we'd hope that the third-generation iPhone SE will be the headline product at the presentation. 

If you’re stuck thinking which generation is which, and how this new SE 3 could perform, take a look at our iPhone generations guide, which explains everything you need to know about iPhone and its models, new and old.

iPhone SE 3 rumored specs

The iPhone SE 3 is said to look much like its predecessor, featuring big bezels and a home button which houses a Touch ID fingerprint scanner.

Leaks point to the iPhone SE 3 featuring an A15 Bionic chipset, which makes sense as this is the same as the iPhone 13 range. Some reports tip the upcoming smartphone as having a 4.7-inch LCD screen, just like the last model, while others point towards a larger 5.7-6.1-inch display.

The general school of thought is that the new phone will feature the same 12MP camera as the iPhone SE (2020) – but that it could use a new sensor. We expect a battery similar to the 1,821mAh one in the iPhone SE (2020), too. 

Price will be a crucial factor in the iPhone SE 3 living up to JP Morgan's analysts thoughts that the iPhone SE 3 has the potential to attract “nearly 1.4 billion low-to mid-end Android phone and about 300 million older iPhone model users.”

Indeed, Loop Capital Markets analyst John Donovan (via Investor's Business Daily) has allegedly got hold of information suggesting the new phone could start at just $300 (£290 / €348)! 

iPad Air 5: here's everything we know so far

According to Techrader, We could see a new iPad Air 5 launch, there is a good chance, because leakers raised that the 8 March is a likely launch date, and what do you know here is the Apple Spring Event happening on 8 March! -  It makes sense, as the iPad Air 4 is getting a bit long in the tooth now.

The first three generations of iPad Air have all sported a fairly similar look, but the iPad Air 4 brought a design overhaul to the series, moving it from merely being a larger entry-level iPad into effectively a 'iPad Pro Lite' device. 

The 2020 iPad Air hit the shelves with a modern-looking design, generous processing power and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, but without some of the premium features that make the iPad Pro the top-dog tablet.

So what could the iPad Air 5 bring? Another design update? Improvements to the screen? An extra camera? 

We've heard that all of these and more might be in the works, and you can read full details of all the leaks and rumors below. We've also put forth a wish list of what we'd like Apple's next generation of tablet to look like.

This includes fixes to some of the iPad Air 4's niggles, some new features missing from the current edition, and plenty more.

Apple doesn't generally keep to a yearly release schedule for its iPad Air line, but one is likely due soon, as the iPad Air 4 had its first birthday in October 2021.

Price-wise, the iPad Air 4 costs $599/£579/AU$899 for a model with 64GB of storage, with prices going up for more storage or cellular connection. We could see prices for the iPad Air 5 in the same ballpark.

What we want to see on the iPad Air 5

1. Generous storage options

The iPad Air 4 is currently available with two storage options: 64GB, which is unlikely to be enough for most users; and 256GB, which quite expensive. 

Most tablets come with 128GB, because it caters well to the majority, and would work well with iCloud (or your cloud storage tool of choice) for those who require extra storage still.

We'd like to see the iPad Air 5 arrive with 128GB of storage, with Apple dropping the 64GB option entirely. The latter may be a suitable provision for entry-level iPads, but is unlikely to ever be sufficient for the types of power-users who would be investing in the iPad Air for photo and video editing on the go.

2. Improved selfie camera

The iPad Air 4's selfie camera  was a mere 7-megapixel unit, it wasn't great for video calling, taking selfies, or recording video of yourself, we would love to see Apple bumping up those numbers to at a 10- or 12-megapixel unit, which would make the selfie camera more useful. 

Better still would be the inclusion of iPhone selfie technology!

 3. Even more color choices

We were pleased to see Apple offer the iPad Air 4 in a range of color options. In particular, we liked the addition of the pastel shades.

We'd like to see more of the same with the iPad Air 5, with perhaps some new color options too. The iPhone XR  iPhone 12and iPhone 13 are available in some great, vibrant colors, so let's see them used more!

 4. Longer-lasting battery

The iPad Air 4's battery lasted around 10 hours of use, which was similar to that offered by the majority of iPads; 9-12 hours is the quoted figure for general use. If you're using your iPad to work in coffee shops from time-to-time, this is totally acceptable.

However, if you're a creative using your iPad  to edit 4K video or a series of photos you want to edit on a long-haul flight then you may struggle with that amount.

We'd like to see the iPad Air 5 boost battery life, or at least include software optimizations that keep the device ticking over for longer so your not looking for that charging cable in your hand luggage.

5. Better iPad widget handling

This is more a problem with iPadOS 14 and Apple's software, than iPad hardware, but it's a change we'd welcome.

One of the key features of iOS 14 is the ability to create widgets based on your apps, and leave them on the home screen for easy use. In iPadOS, you can only add these widgets to a carousel on the 'main' home page, making them difficult to find if you have lots of apps, and therefore much less useful.

We'd like to see iPadOS 14 improved or this brought into iPadOS 15 so you can add widgets to your home menu wherever you like, not just in the same position.

6. Thinner bezels

The iPad Air 4 and iPad Pro designs don't sport the huge bezels of the entry-level iPad and iPad Mini, but there remains a pretty chunky border separating the screen from the edge of the tablet.

A thinner bezel around the iPad Air 5 would offer an improvement to the design, making the tablet's body size more closely match its screen size. This isn't a deal-breaking demand, which is the reason it sits last on this, but thinner bezels always look better – and this is a wish-list, after all.

New Macs

Three new Mac model numbers have been registered in the Eurasian Economic Database ahead this 'Spring' event, adding additional weight to existing rumors that the next generation of Apple silicon will be launched at the Apple Event.

The filing was spotted by Consomac, which notes that the registration doesn't give us much information about the products, though a few speculations can be made. The numbers being registered are A2615, A2686 and A2681 respectively, with the latter being described as a laptop. 

We don't have any official confirmation that these new devices will be powered by the anticipated M2 chipset, but all of the M1-powered devices which have been registered with numbers starting with A24. 

As these new Macs break the trend, it's likely we will at least see some new variation of the existing M1 even if the M2 silicon isn't introduced.

As with all rumors, don't take any of this as gospel until an official statement is made or we actually see the products paraded around in the livestream launch. Apple does occasionally register its product many months ahead of their planned release.

Evidence of M2 Apple Silicon Chip Spotted Ahead of Apple Event

According to Macrumors, evidence that Apple is testing the M2 Apple silicon chip, expected to debut first in a new MacBook Air and refreshed 13-inch MacBook Pro, has been spotted by a developer ahead of the "Peek performance" Apple event.

As reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter, a "developer source" has informed him that in recent weeks, Apple has been testing a chip with an eight-core CPU and a 10-core GPU across multiple Macs on the latest macOS beta.

I'm told from a developer source that Apple has been testing multiple Macs with a new chip in recent weeks that includes an eight-core CPU (four efficiency cores and four high-performance cores) and 10 GPU cores. Those are exactly the specifications of the M2 chip I detailed last year.

Apple has been testing this new chip on machines running macOS 12.3 (which should be released in the next week or two and run on the new Macs) and a future macOS 12.4, as well as macOS 13, which will be previewed in June at WWDC 2022.

A similar story played out ahead of Apple's Mac-focused event in October, in which the M1 Pro and M1 Max chip names were spotted in app logs.

Apple's ‌M2‌ Apple silicon chip will be the first significant upgrade for Apple's custom silicon on the Mac since Apple unveiled its M1 architecture in November 2020. Apple has since introduced more powerful iterations of the ‌M1‌ chip, including the M1 Pro and M1 Max.

The ‌M2‌ chip is thought to make its way first to an updated 13-inch MacBook Pro and a completely redesigned ‌MacBook Air‌. Gurman said today that a new Mac mini, expected to feature ‌M1 Pro‌ and ‌M1 Max‌ chips, is "ready to go" and could launch next week. A new 13-inch MacBook Pro and a new iMac could launch "as soon as the first half of the year," Gurman added.

Gurman reiterated his expectations for Apple's "Peek performance" event on Tuesday. As widely reported by previous rumors and leaks, a new iPhone SE with the same 4.7-inch design as the previous model is expected to be announced, but with the addition of 5G connectivity and a new chip.

A new iPad Air is also rumored to make its debut at the event, featuring the A15 chip, Center Stage, and 5G connectivity. Alongside the new iPhone, iPad, and at least one new Apple silicon Mac, Gurman said that a fourth "wildcard" announcement is possible.

The first big event from Apple is happening very soon, as the company has confirmed that it will be holding an Apple Event on 8 March at 10am Pacific Time or 6pm UK, where we’re expecting to see all sorts of new products from the Mac, iPhone and iPad family.

This event will be Apple’s spring event, and it’s one the company holds every year. We have a good idea of what we might see there too, as leaks and rumors have shed a lot of light on likely announcements such as an iPhone SE 3 - but more on these soon!

Whatever Apple has up its sleeves, it's sure to make a big impact, but don't just take our word for it, below we have the livestream below so you can watch the announcement along with us: 

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iOS 15.4

As well as new hardware we could also see new software, in the form of iOS 15.4. This is already in beta, with the finished release expected to land any time now, so this Apple event would be an ideal launch venue. That said, while the timing lines up, no leaks have specifically said it will land there, so its a wait and see scenario. 

Whenever iOS 15.4 does land, you can look forward to full support for Face ID while wearing a mask, the launch of Apple’s Universal Control feature, a whole bunch of new emoji, anti-stalking measures for AirTag, and a variety of other features and improvements.

Apple Glasses

Okay, saying we expect to see these is really pushing it! – we’re actually not at all sure whether we will or not, and until very recently we’d have been surprised to see them.

But in a teaser for the event, Greg Joswiak (Apple’s SVP of marketing) posted a short video that appears to show an augmented reality Apple logo – one which could perhaps be seen from the perspective of someone wearing Apple’s long-rumored AR glasses.

It's a stretch, but it’s not outside the realms of possibility tomorrow 8 March could be our first official look at Apple Glasses.

Faster Mini Mac 

In 2020, Apple unveiled its Mac Mini with the M1 chip. But now that the tech giant has taken the wraps off its M1 Pro and M1 Max processors, when will we see a faster Mac Mini? there are speculations that a new, more powerful Mac Mini model could be coming in the near future. Versions with Apple's M1 Pro and rumored M2 chips are rumored to either at the Apple event tomorrow, or later in May or June.... let hope its tomorrow!

Apple may also be working on a more affordable version of its Pro Display XDR, which was originally released in 2019 for just under $5,000 (not including the $1,000 stand). Bloomberg reported in January that a cheaper Apple monitor was in "early development." 

MacBook Pro M2

It's looking very likely that Apple will launch the M2 chip at this event – the successor to the chip powering the MacBook Air (M1, 2020) and MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020). It doesn't sound like a replacement for the MacBook Air will arrive at this event, but a MacBook Pro with M2 chip looks very likely. 

The M2 will apparently feature 8 cores of processing power, just like its predecessor, but will include 10 graphics cores, providing a performance boost of around 25%. We're sure there will be other tweaks as well.

The first big event from Apple is happening very soon, as the company has confirmed that it will be holding an Apple Event on 8 March at 10am EST or 6pm UK, where we’re expecting to see all sorts of new products from the Mac, iPhone and iPad family.

This event will be Apple’s spring event, and it’s one the company holds every year. We have a good idea of what we might see there too, as leaks and rumors have shed a lot of light on likely announcements such as an iPhone SE 3 - but more on these soon!

Whatever Apple has up its sleeves, it's sure to make a big impact, but don't just take our word for it, below we have the livestream below so you can watch the announcement along with us: 

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It the Apple Event today!!

The first big event from Apple is happening TODAY! As the company has confirmed that it will be holding an Apple Event on 8 March at 10am EST or 6pm UK, where we’re expecting to see all sorts of new products from the Mac, iPhone and iPad family.

This event will be Apple’s spring event, and it’s one the company holds every year. We have a good idea of what we might see there too, as leaks and rumors have shed a lot of light on likely announcements such as an iPhone SE 3 - but more on these soon!

Whatever Apple has up its sleeves, it's sure to make a big impact, but don't just take our word for it, below we have the livestream so you can watch the announcement along with us: 

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We hope you are all as excited as we are for the Apple Event, the first big event from Apple in 2022, and it's sure to be a good one with lots of rumors already flying round about what Apple might showcase at this event, such as a new iPhone SE or even iPad Air 5.

But what I have just heard about now might make you even more excited..

Mac Studio 

Renders alleged to be the "Mac Studio," described as a hybrid between a Mac Pro and Mac mini, have surfaced online before Apple it to hold its "Peek Performance" event today, where at least one new Mac is expected to be announced.

The renders were shared by YouTuber Luke Miani, and shows a design similar to the ‌Mac mini‌, with a very similar footprint, but approximately four-inches taller when compared to the ‌Mac mini‌ at 1.4 inches.

The Mac Studio, according to the renders, will feature an LED light on the front and a thermal design on the bottom for heat. The renders do not include details on the types of ports on the Mac Studio, although Miani says in an accompanying post on AppleTrack it will feature a "wide array of IO" with more USB-C ports than the current M1 ‌Mac mini‌, which only includes two ports.

Other specifications, including what chips the machine will run, are also not included in the newly leaked information, but Miani says Apple will "unequivocally" announce the Mac Studio during its event tomorrow.

With all rumors they need taking with a pinch of salt, but having a Mac Mini that could rival it's already amazing design, function and add more power, and port-ability, see what I did there! 

OK, no more jokes, for now.... It would be an amazing product that I can see many photographers and cinematographers jump on to get the best back for the buck in a "smaller" package.

According to a last minute confirmation from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In a tweet, Gurman says that the Mac Studio and a "new monitor running iOS are "ready to go" and will likely be debuting tomorrow.

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the Apple Event logo evolution.... 

Also on social media platform, Twitter if you like certain tweet that features the #AppleEvent the heart will light up into the multi-color forms to the new Apple Event logo.... that's quite cool!

Take a look at it below:

Yesterday, renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said on Macrumors he expects Apple to release a consumer-level display in a 27-inch size without mini-LED this year, and if this rumor turns out to be true, it could lunch today! This rumor sheds no light on the potential price of the display, but a price tag around $1,000 seems reasonable given its rumored specifications.

Apple's event will kick off at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time or 6pm today (8 March). In addition to being streamed on YouTube, the event can also be watched through the events webpage and in the Apple TV app.

Green:

So here's another rumor going out regarding the iPhone 13could be coming in a new colorway, green according to website AppleTrack.

"...think somewhere between the Mint iPhone 12 and Midnight Green iPhone 11 Pro", according to 'sources familiar with the matter'.

The leaker also suggested a lighter-purple version of the iPad Air 5 that's expected to debut today - if that comes in place of a purple MacBook, Techradar's writer John Loeffler is going to be pretty unhappy.

These color leaks are not confirmed at all, but it's an interesting concept - somewhere between 'mint and midnight' green could look quite classy... from the the above render we think it looks rather sophisticated, what do you think? 

 iPhone SE 3: Everything we know about Apple's budget 5G phone

The mobile industry is poised for the arrival of a third-generation iPhone SE with 5G support, with reports now suggesting it could arrive at Apple's online launch today. P J Morgan analysts, according to Reuters, have said the new phone “has the potential to attract more than a billion non-premium Android users.” 

We are more likely to believe the imminent launch rumors now French site Consomac, via TechRadar, has spotted that a iPhone believed to be the iPhone SE 3 has been certified by the Eurasian Economic Commission – a Russian regulator. With invites now being sent out for the virtual press conference from Cupertino, we'd hope that the third-generation iPhone SE will be the headline product at the presentation. 

If you’re stuck thinking which generation is which, and how this new SE 3 could perform, take a look at our iPhone generations guide, which explains everything you need to know about iPhone and its models, new and old.

iPhone SE 3 rumored specs

The iPhone SE 3 is said to look much like its predecessor, featuring big bezels and a home button which houses a Touch ID fingerprint scanner.

Leaks point to the iPhone SE 3 featuring an A15 Bionic chipset, which makes sense as this is the same as the iPhone 13 range. Some reports tip the upcoming smartphone as having a 4.7-inch LCD screen, just like the last model, while others point towards a larger 5.7-6.1-inch display.

The general school of thought is that the new phone will feature the same 12MP camera as the iPhone SE (2020) – but that it could use a new sensor. We expect a battery similar to the 1,821mAh one in the iPhone SE (2020), too. 

Price will be a crucial factor in the iPhone SE 3 living up to JP Morgan's analysts thoughts that the iPhone SE 3 has the potential to attract “nearly 1.4 billion low-to mid-end Android phone and about 300 million older iPhone model users.”

Indeed, Loop Capital Markets analyst John Donovan (via Investor's Business Daily) has allegedly got hold of information suggesting the new phone could start at just $300 (£290 / €348)! 

iPad Air 5: here's everything we know so far

According to Techrader, We could see a new iPad Air 5 launch, there is a good chance, because leakers raised that the 8 March is a likely launch date, and what do you know here is the Apple Spring Event happening on 8 March! -  It makes sense, as the iPad Air 4 is getting a bit long in the tooth now.

The first three generations of iPad Air have all sported a fairly similar look, but the iPad Air 4 brought a design overhaul to the series, moving it from merely being a larger entry-level iPad into effectively a 'iPad Pro Lite' device. 

The 2020 iPad Air hit the shelves with a modern-looking design, generous processing power and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, but without some of the premium features that make the iPad Pro the top-dog tablet.

So what could the iPad Air 5 bring? Another design update? Improvements to the screen? An extra camera? 

We've heard that all of these and more might be in the works, and you can read full details of all the leaks and rumors below. We've also put forth a wish list of what we'd like Apple's next generation of tablet to look like.

This includes fixes to some of the iPad Air 4's niggles, some new features missing from the current edition, and plenty more.

Apple doesn't generally keep to a yearly release schedule for its iPad Air line, but one is likely due soon, as the iPad Air 4 had its first birthday in October 2021.

Price-wise, the iPad Air 4 costs $599/£579/AU$899 for a model with 64GB of storage, with prices going up for more storage or cellular connection. We could see prices for the iPad Air 5 in the same ballpark.

What we want to see on the iPad Air 5

1. Generous storage options

The iPad Air 4 is currently available with two storage options: 64GB, which is unlikely to be enough for most users; and 256GB, which quite expensive. 

Most tablets come with 128GB, because it caters well to the majority, and would work well with iCloud (or your cloud storage tool of choice) for those who require extra storage still.

We'd like to see the iPad Air 5 arrive with 128GB of storage, with Apple dropping the 64GB option entirely. The latter may be a suitable provision for entry-level iPads, but is unlikely to ever be sufficient for the types of power-users who would be investing in the iPad Air for photo and video editing on the go.

2. Improved selfie camera

The iPad Air 4's selfie camera  was a mere 7-megapixel unit, it wasn't great for video calling, taking selfies, or recording video of yourself, we would love to see Apple bumping up those numbers to at a 10- or 12-megapixel unit, which would make the selfie camera more useful. 

Better still would be the inclusion of iPhone selfie technology!

3. Even more color choices

We were pleased to see Apple offer the iPad Air 4 in a range of color options. In particular, we liked the addition of the pastel shades.

We'd like to see more of the same with the iPad Air 5, with perhaps some new color options too. The iPhone XR  iPhone 12and iPhone 13 are available in some great, vibrant colors, so let's see them used more!

4. Longer-lasting battery

The iPad Air 4's battery lasted around 10 hours of use, which was similar to that offered by the majority of iPads; 9-12 hours is the quoted figure for general use. If you're using your iPad to work in coffee shops from time-to-time, this is totally acceptable.

However, if you're a creative using your iPad  to edit 4K video or a series of photos you want to edit on a long-haul flight then you may struggle with that amount.

We'd like to see the iPad Air 5 boost battery life, or at least include software optimizations that keep the device ticking over for longer so your not looking for that charging cable in your hand luggage.

5. Better iPad widget handling

This is more a problem with iPadOS 14 and Apple's software, than iPad hardware, but it's a change we'd welcome.

One of the key features of iOS 14 is the ability to create widgets based on your apps, and leave them on the home screen for easy use. In iPadOS, you can only add these widgets to a carousel on the 'main' home page, making them difficult to find if you have lots of apps, and therefore much less useful.

We'd like to see iPadOS 14 improved or this brought into iPadOS 15 so you can add widgets to your home menu wherever you like, not just in the same position.

We are nearly 5 hours away from the launch of the 2022 Apple Event, is anyone else just a little bit excited? - I know we are!!!

*insert Tim Cook gif*

Apple March event start time

The Apple Event is set to get started today (8th March) at 10am PST/ 6pm UK, It normally lasts around 90 minutes, though this one could push the two-hour mark if, as expected, Apple has a lot to get through.

See below for a list of Apple event start times around the globe.

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THE APPLE STORE IS DOWN, THE APPLE STORE IS DOWN!!!

- Don't manic, this just means they are getting it ready for orders of the new and exciting offerings that they are going to reveal at today's event.

As TechRader points out, this move does stop anyone from buying an iPad Air for $799 and then finding out that it's been upgraded in under half a day - that's a helpful thing and also a very good reason to hold off buying any Apple product until the event is over.

This is also a great time for me to get some lunch, have a coffee and sit back and relax... and by relax I mean think about all the new Apple products that might be announced and surf the web to find you guys and girls even more juicy rumors to talk about !

While you wait, why not take a look at everything we know so far about the 5G iPhone SE and where it might sit within iPhone generations.

Who wants to play Apple Event bingo?

This is the best thing I have seen all day, made by app developer DylanMcD8 on Twitter, an Apple Bingo sheet filled with things that might happen at todays event, but Dylan has been generous and offered us one for free - the customary "good monring" from Tim Cook.

Cross that off the sheet people!

Sorry, the last images was rather on the small side, lets try this one instead!

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Evidence of M2 Apple Silicon Chip Spotted Ahead of Apple Event

According to Macrumors, evidence that Apple is testing the M2 Apple silicon chip, expected to debut first in a new MacBook Air and refreshed 13-inch MacBook Pro, has been spotted by a developer ahead of the "Peek performance" Apple event.

As reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter, a "developer source" has informed him that in recent weeks, Apple has been testing a chip with an eight-core CPU and a 10-core GPU across multiple Macs on the latest macOS beta.

I'm told from a developer source that Apple has been testing multiple Macs with a new chip in recent weeks that includes an eight-core CPU (four efficiency cores and four high-performance cores) and 10 GPU cores. Those are exactly the specifications of the M2 chip I detailed last year.

Apple has been testing this new chip on machines running macOS 12.3 (which should be released in the next week or two and run on the new Macs) and a future macOS 12.4, as well as macOS 13, which will be previewed in June at WWDC 2022.

A similar story played out ahead of Apple's Mac-focused event in October, in which the M1 Pro and M1 Max chip names were spotted in app logs.

Apple's ‌M2‌ Apple silicon chip will be the first significant upgrade for Apple's custom silicon on the Mac since Apple unveiled its M1architecture in November 2020. Apple has since introduced more powerful iterations of the ‌M1‌ chip, including the M1 Proand M1 Max.

The ‌M2‌ chip is thought to make its way first to an updated 13-inch MacBook Pro and a completely redesigned ‌MacBook Air‌. Gurman said today that a new Mac mini, expected to feature ‌M1 Pro‌ and ‌M1 Max‌ chips, is "ready to go" and could launch next week. A new 13-inch MacBook Pro and a new iMac could launch "as soon as the first half of the year," Gurman added.

Gurman reiterated his expectations for Apple's "Peek performance" event on Tuesday. As widely reported by previous rumors and leaks, a new iPhone SE with the same 4.7-inch design as the previous model is expected to be announced, but with the addition of 5G connectivity and a new chip.

A new iPad Air is also rumored to make its debut at the event, featuring the A15 chip, Center Stage, and 5G connectivity. Alongside the new iPhone, iPad, and at least one new Apple silicon Mac, Gurman said that a fourth "wildcard" announcement is possible.

iPad Air 5 rumored to have 8GB RAM, 128GB storage

According to a source over at appleinsider a new leak says that the forthcoming iPad Air 5 will retain a $599 price tag, but will have 8GB RAM and start at 128GB storage, and use the M1 processor.

It has previously been reported that the new iPad Air will use the Apple Silicon M1 processor, as found in the iPad Pro. It's also common for Apple to keep the price of a new model the same as the old.

The claims of these specifications, and the $599 starting price, come from Korean leaker Lanzuk, who has a mixed track record regarding leaks, so don't take this as gospel, but has said they expect the iPad Air 5 is expected to be revealed at todays event.

This time, the leaker claims that the information about the new iPad Air comes from an unspecified US developer.

Separately, multiple previous reports have said that the 'iPad Air 5' is likely to feature a 5G option, and Center Stage. "Lanzuk" does not mention either of these.

Web video producer, AKA Youtuber, Margues Brownlee has commented that he misses the "old days" of not knowing what Apple might actually come out with, oh how technology and reporting has changed.... for the better and for worse in some cases maybe?

Either way while leaks might ruin the event for others, it also builds the excitement up too.. Maybe all news in good news?

Marques also points out that hitting the link button of an #AppleEvent tweet will show you the special animation, and questions why don't other brands work with Twitter like this.... Maybe because they don't have as deep pockets as Apple do? 

For those that don't know what I am on about... firstly, where have you been! Tt's all over social media, but I will let you off if you are just waking up to your coffee and scrambled eggs Los Angeles. 

                                                       "Good morning"

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How to watch Apple Event LIVE:

The Apple March Event is set to get started today (8th March) at 10am PST/ 6pm UK, It normally lasts around 90 minutes, though this one could push the two-hour mark if, as expected, Apple has a lot to get through.

See below for a list of Apple event start times around the globe and the livestream ready to showcase all what Apple as to offer as soon as they hit LIVE! You can tune in to the Apple Event via the live stream on the Apple website or using the Apple TV app.

a new leak has laid bare some new 'facts' about the iPhone SE now, please take this info with a pinch of salt that is deserves, this leaker is still somewhat unproven (and it's from a 'Taiwan supply chain source' - but we're hearing a lot of things that corroborate what we've already heard. 

Apparently, a 4.7-inch screen is present, but the A15 chipset, combined with a larger battery, could be a real winner - especially if, as suggested, MagSafe appears. That's a long-lasting iPhone, especially without a huge, high-power screen.

There's also a tip reported by Techradar for a Ceramic Shield on the front of the phone to help with drops - and the price is reportedly staying at $399.

iOS 15.4

As well as new hardware we could also see new software, in the form of iOS 15.4. This is already in beta, with the finished release expected to land any time now, so this Apple event would be an ideal launch venue. That said, while the timing lines up, no leaks have specifically said it will land there, so its a wait and see scenario. 

Whenever iOS 15.4 does land, you can look forward to full support for Face ID while wearing a mask, the launch of Apple’s Universal Control feature, a whole bunch of new emoji, anti-stalking measures for AirTag, and a variety of other features and improvements.

New Macs

Three new Mac model numbers have been registered in the Eurasian Economic Database ahead this 'Spring' event, adding additional weight to existing rumors that the next generation of Apple silicon will be launched at the Apple Event.

The filing was spotted by Consomac, which notes that the registration doesn't give us much information about the products, though a few speculations can be made. The numbers being registered are A2615, A2686 and A2681 respectively, with the latter being described as a laptop. 

We don't have any official confirmation that these new devices will be powered by the anticipated M2 chipset, but all of the M1-powered devices which have been registered with numbers starting with A24. 

As these new Macs break the trend, it's likely we will at least see some new variation of the existing M1 even if the M2 silicon isn't introduced.

Mac Studio 

Renders alleged to be the "Mac Studio," described as a hybrid between a Mac Pro and Mac mini, have surfaced online before Apple it to hold its "Peek Performance" event today, where at least one new Mac is expected to be announced.

The renders were shared by YouTuber Luke Miani, and shows a design similar to the ‌Mac mini‌, with a very similar footprint, but approximately four-inches taller when compared to the ‌Mac mini‌ at 1.4 inches.

The Mac Studio, according to the renders, will feature an LED light on the front and a thermal design on the bottom for heat. The renders do not include details on the types of ports on the Mac Studio, although Miani says in an accompanying post on AppleTrack it will feature a "wide array of IO" with more USB-C ports than the current M1 ‌Mac mini‌, which only includes two ports.

Other specifications, including what chips the machine will run, are also not included in the newly leaked information, but Miani says Apple will "unequivocally" announce the Mac Studio during its event tomorrow.

With all rumors they need taking with a pinch of salt, but having a Mac Mini that could rival it's already amazing design, function and add more power, and port-ability, see what I did there! 

OK, no more jokes, for now.... It would be an amazing product that I can see many photographers and cinematographers jump on to get the best back for the buck in a "smaller" package.

Can you believe we are under 2 hours away until the Apple Event!!

What are you most excited about? - I think it would have to be the rumoured Mac Studio or perhaps the new iPad Air, both would be a fantastic edition to any setup or used solely as video and photo editing, yes the iPad has it on portability, but the Mac Studio will have more ports - don't worry I wasn't going to use the same joke thrice

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the Apple Event logo evolution....

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A few more claimed details about the iPhone SE 5G have appeared (via 9to5Mac). Apparently, it might feature Apple's MagSafe wireless charging system, its Ceramic Shield glass, and better battery life.

The battery life feels like a given: the Apple A15 chip seems to have been one key part of the huge battery life improvements in the iPhone 13 over the iPhone 12, so some improvement here simply from its inclusion seems likely.

I think the inclusion of MagSafe charging also seems like a fair bet – we're not certain of it, but I think MagSafe has got off to a slow start in terms of popularity, and including it on the low-cost model seems like a good way to get more people into it.

1 hour to go!!!

Right who is ready for this? 35 until the Apple Event is LIVE.

I have KFC, my finger licking good dinner with me (other fast food is available , but not as tasty IMO)  

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Tim Cook CEO of Apple has taken the stage and welcoming everyone present and on the livestream with his signature "good morning"

"We have some great announcement to share that help you stay connected and keep you entertained - Tim is now talking about Apple TV+ and working with some great cinematographers from around the world!"

We are now taking a look at some amazing Apple films now out and soon to be released

I am loving this beat behind the reel!!

Welcome to the future of Apple Films on Apple TV+.. that was an amazing display of cinematography... que dramatic music and something exciting to share!

Sports come to Apple TV+ - Friday Night Baseball, only on Apple TV+ which you can watch across all Apple devices...

NOW iPhone!!

Its green!!!! Two new finishes for the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro! you can pre-order on Friday and will be available on 13 March!! 

Tim Cook is no explaining Apple Silicon..... is this a new chip incoming? 

A15 is now in the iPhone SE - its confirmed!!!

Francesca Sweet is now giving us more info, The iPhone SE will feature the A15 bionic ship at the hear of the new iPhone SE

This CPU is faster than all the competition at any price range - that's a bold statement!

This cpu is 26x faster than iPhone 8, and it now features 4.7 retina display, with ip67 and home button with built-in touch ID

iPhone SE has even better battery life and it now includes 5G!

12 MP camera, create a new computational photography, smart HDR4 applies smart color adjustments to all your images and it also brings incredible clear video that Apple claim is the best on any phone in the price bracket.

and it start at $429!!! Available to pre-order on Friday

Tom Cook is now talking about iPad

it's the iPad Air !!!

we are now going to Angellina who is talking about the new performance on iPad Air, the new Air take a massive leap in performance, it will have the M1 chip - the same they used in the iPad pro which bring a 60% better performance and 2x graphic performance.

Apple are really going for the market comparing them to PC equivalents and other market sectors - Apple want all of the pie! 

It also now features a 12mp wide camera that will also feature Apple Center stage, and that's not all 5G is also now included!!

a new version on iMovie has been produced that will be out next month via a firmware update that will help all filmmakers of all skills to use the iPad Air to edit their latest features on the go.

The new iPad Air is now priced at $599  64 and 256GB models and is available to pre-order this Friday and will be able to buy it on 18 March and it comes in a array of colours featuring purple and a new green.

Wow Apple are not hanging around... we are now talking about the Mac with Apple CEO Tim Cook

We are now over to Jon to see how Apple are going to take Mac even further - they are now adding a new chip the the M1 family - The M1 Ultra

M1 Ultra is the next break-through for Apple Silicon, OMG the M1 chip had a hidden secret - a hidden diode that is capable of joining two chips together with a new feature called Fusion and this new chip will support 128GB of memory with 20-corse and 64-core GPU - this M1 Ultra chip is a beast!

M1 Ultra can use 100 Watts less power compared to PC based CPUs

we are now hearing from many developers about how the M1 Ultra is revolutionizing the industry 

We are now talking about the Studio... a place in which you work with your Mac

more Studio.... Studio...Studio 

It lives!!! 

The Mac Studio is here

and screen!!!

Mac Studio and Studio Display are real!!

The Mac Studio will use the M1 Max and M1 Ultra chipsets - this is a great time to be a Mac user!

The M1 Ultra is up to 3.8x fater than the 27" iMAc and theStudio also is up to 26X fater with a Mac Pro with up to 28-core - The Mac Studio is here to shake the world and I want it now!!

With the M1 Ultra chip, the Mac Studio can play 18 streams of 8K ProRes at the same time!! - it is also 80% faster than the highest ever Mac Pro - this is a computer for power users!

Super-charge the workspace

Photographers can capture gigapixel images and transfer them in a flash thanks to the new M1 Ultra chip and Mac Studio combined.

This is the new Studio display and wow, it looks amazing.

It is built of aluminium and features a 27" screen with 14 million plus pixel, making it a 5K display and brings images and video to life along with true color, allowing for real-to-life viewing.

Inside the display is a 12MP camera =, the same as on the iPad and will support center Stage, the first time it has been implemented on Mac. It also features a 6-speaker sound system with 4 sub-foofers and 2 tweeter to give crystal clear audio. 

The Mac Studio is priced at: $ 1999/$3999

The Studio Display is priced at: $1599

You can order these two new product today and will be available March 18 

Wow... that was a blast.... let recap, because that was a roller coaster ride! 

Apple and Major League Baseball to offer “Friday Night Baseball”

Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) today announced “Friday Night Baseball,” a weekly doubleheader with live pre- and postgame shows that will be available to fans in eight countries exclusively on Apple TV+ as soon as the regular season begins.

In addition to “Friday Night Baseball,” fans in the US will be able to enjoy “MLB Big Inning,” a live show featuring highlights and look-ins airing every weeknight during the regular season. Baseball fans in the US and Canada will also have access to a new 24/7 livestream with MLB game replays, news and analysis, highlights, classic games, and more, as well as a full complement of on-demand programming, including highlights and MLB-themed original content.

Fans will be able to watch marquee games on Friday nights, free from local broadcast restrictions, across devices where Apple TV+ can be found, including on the Apple TV app on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV 4K and HD, and on tv.apple.com/gb, along with select smart TVs, gaming consoles, and cable set-top boxes. “Friday Night Baseball” will be available on Apple TV+ — and, for a limited time, without the need for a subscription.

Friday Night Baseball” will be available on Apple TV+ in the United States, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Korea, and the United Kingdom, and will expand to additional countries at a later date.

Apple introduces gorgeous new green finishes for the iPhone 13 lineup

Apple today announced two all-new beautiful colours for iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13, alpine green and green. The iPhone 13 lineup features sleek designs made even more durable with the Ceramic Shield front cover, and includes the breakthrough A15 Bionic chip, an advanced 5G experience, cutting-edge camera systems for stunning photos and videos, and a huge leap in battery life. iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini also offer a bright Super Retina XDR display, while iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max include a vibrant Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion featuring an adaptive refresh rate from 10Hz up to 120Hz. The new alpine green iPhone 13 Pro and green iPhone 13 will be available for pre-order this Friday, March 11, with availability starting Friday, March 18.

Apple announces the new iPhone SE: a powerful smartphone in an iconic design

Apple announced the iPhone SE, a powerful new iPhone in an iconic design, with exceptional capabilities and performance at an incredible price. 

iPhone SE comes in a compact and durable design, and together with iOS 15, delivers a seamless user experience. The new iPhone SE features impressive upgrades including the performance of A15 Bionic, which powers advanced camera capabilities and makes nearly every experience better, from photo editing to power-intensive operations like gaming and augmented reality. Along with 5G, longer battery life, and improved durability, iPhone SE comes in three stunning colours — midnight, starlight, and (Product) Red.

iPhone SE will be available for pre-order this Friday, March 11, with availability beginning Friday, March 18. iPhone SE will be available in 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB models in midnight, starlight, and (PRODUCT)RED starting at $419.

Apple unveils all-new Mac Studio and Studio Display

Apple introduced the Mac Studio and Studio Display, an entirely new Mac desktop and display designed to give users everything they need to build the studio of their dreams. A breakthrough in personal computing, Mac Studio is powered by M1 Max and the new M1 Ultra, the world’s most powerful chip for a personal computer. It is the first computer to deliver an unprecedented level of performance, an extensive array of connectivity, and completely new capabilities in an unbelievably compact design that sits within arm’s reach on the desk. 

Game-Changing Performance with M1 Max and M1 Ultra

Powered by either M1 Max or M1 Ultra, Mac Studio delivers extraordinary CPU and GPU performance, more unified memory than any other Mac, and new capabilities that no other desktop can achieve. With M1 Max, users can take their creative workflows to new levels, and for those requiring even more computing power, M1 Ultra is the next giant leap for Apple silicon, delivering breathtaking performance to Mac Studio. M1 Ultra builds on M1 Max and features the all-new UltraFusion architecture that interconnects the die of two M1 Max chips, creating a system on a chip (SoC) with unprecedented levels of performance and capabilities, and consisting of 114 billion transistors, the most ever in a personal computer chip.

With Mac Studio, users can do things that are not possible on any other desktop, such as rendering massive 3D environments and playing back 18 streams of ProRes video. Studio Display, the perfect complement to Mac Studio, also pairs beautifully with any Mac. It features an expansive 27-inch 5K Retina display, a 12MP Ultra Wide camera with Centre Stage, and a high-fidelity six-speaker sound system with spatial audio. Together, Mac Studio and Studio Display transform any workspace into a creative powerhouse. They join Apple’s strongest, most powerful Mac lineup ever, and are available to order today, arriving to customers beginning Friday, March 18.

The Mac Studio is priced at: $1999 / $3999

The Studio Display is priced at: $1599

and that is us all catch up on the Apple Event - we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!