Apple’s big ‘Peek Performance’ event takes tomorrow: Everything we expect
05:59AM Mon 7 Mar, 2022

A successor to the 2020 iPhone SE is almost guaranteed at this moment. The second-generation iPhone SE was announced around the same time the Covid-19 entered our lives and the $399 device was a surprise hit. During its Spring event next week, Apple will most likely launch the third-generation, which won’t be drastically different from the previous model with exception of an ultra-fast 5G connectivity and a powerful A15 Bionic processor. Expect the iPhone SE 3 to look exactly like the iPhone 8, featuring a 4.7-inch LCD display with thick top and bottom bezels and a Touch ID home button. The iPhone SE 3 will be pitched as Apple’s most affordable 5G smartphone and will likely cost $399. Since it’s going to be a budget iPhone, it’s unlikely to be a replacement for the iPhone XR.
iPad Air will gain 5G
There will also be an updated iPad Air at Apple’s hyped March 8 event. This iPad, traditionally a mid-range option in Apple’s tablet lineup, will have a similar design as the last-gen model but is believed to get 5G connectivity support, either A15 or M1 processor, and the Center Stage camera feature which keeps you and anyone else with you in a frame on your video calls. The next-generation iPad Air will continue to feature a side-mounted Touch ID and an LCD display. The iPad Air 4, updated in 2020, was praised for its great performance, premium design and compatibility with the Magic keyboard made the tablet so productive.

What not to expect at the Apple event
13-inch MacBook Pro with M2
Rumour has it that Apple is also planning to launch a new 13-inch MacBook Pro, but it’s unclear if the device will get the upcoming M2 chipset. At this point, it is hard to predict if Apple is ready to show off the M2 processor at its Spring event. Apple’s in-house processor is expected to make its debut in a completely redesigned MacBook Air, a brand new Mac mini and 24-inch iMac, according to a recent Bloomberg report. With the new MacBook Air not coming before the holidays, it’s hard to believe that Apple would introduce the 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 chip at this point. Apple launched its first in-house Apple silicon for Mac in November 2020, a move that helped Cupertino ditch the Intel-branded chips from its computers.
