Extremely likely
iPhone SE
- The new iPhone SE will be essentially unchanged, with the only difference being a faster processor, 5G support, and an updated camera, according to Mark Gurman (85.5% accurate)
- It could be called “iPhone SE+ 5G,” according to Ross Young (100% accurate)
iPad Air
- The new iPad Air will also look extremely similar if not identical to the current model
- The only significant changes are rumored to be an A15 chip and 5G support, according to Mark Gurman (85.5% accurate)
- But Center Stage support, a new 12-megapixel ultra-wide front camera, and lastly, a new Quad-LED flash True Tone flash could also make an appearance, according to Macotakara (59.9% accurate)
Very Likely
Mac mini
- The redeisgned Mac mini is expected to debut on March 8th with a second generation Apple Silicon chip, likely dubbed M2, according to Mark Gurman (85.5% Accurate)
- A major redesign with an extremely thin design with a “plexiglass-like top” is expected, according to Jon Prosser (69% accurate)
- Regulatory filings have revealed multiple Macs ahead of the event
New M2 MacBook Pro 13” (low-end model)
- The 13” MacBook Pro with M2 is expected to be revealed on March 8th, according to Mark Gurman (85.5% Accurate)
- The MacBook Pro 13-inch will have an unchanged design, with Touch Bar according to a previously accurate Weibo source
- It will not have a 120Hz ProMotion display or notch
- Regulatory filings specifically point to one laptop being released
Ian’s Take: I am very excited for this event. At first, it seemed like an event for the new iPhone SE and iPad Air with a small Mac upgrade on the side. Now that we have Mark Gurman confirming the release of 2 new Macs, it is becoming clear to me that this event is about M2 Macs with the iPhone SE and iPad Air being secondary.
