Apple is just days away from hosting its March 4 “special Apple Experience”, with Tim Cook teasing that there is “a big week ahead”.
As early as tomorrow, Apple is expected to begin unveiling new hardware through a three-day run of announcements, all leading up to the in-person Apple Experience on March 4.
One of the headline products tipped for the week is a brand-new low-cost MacBook. The machine is widely expected to be powered by an iPhone-class A18 Pro chip, feature a 12.9-inch display, and launch in a range of colourful finishes. Pricing is rumoured to come in below $700, positioning the device as a lightweight, affordable Mac aimed at everyday tasks such as web browsing, streaming, school or college work and travel.
Another major launch expected next week is the iPhone 17e, which would replace the iPhone 16e introduced a year ago. The updated model is tipped to adopt the A19 chip from the main iPhone 17 lineup and bring back MagSafe charging, following criticism that the 16e lacked the feature.
The iPhone 17e is also expected to gain upgraded wireless components, likely including Apple’s newer C1X modem and N1 networking chip already seen in recent devices. Pricing is believed to remain unchanged at $599, allowing Apple to pitch the phone as offering more features at the same price. It remains unclear whether Apple will increase base storage from 128GB to 256GB, as it has done across the rest of the iPhone 17 range.
Beyond those two headline products, Apple is also expected to refresh the MacBook Pro lineup with new models powered by M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. Current MacBook Pro configurations have remained in tight supply, often a sign that updates are close.
Two new iPads are also expected early this year, though it is not yet confirmed whether they will be part of next week’s announcements. The base iPad is tipped to move from the A16 chip to the A18, bringing support for Apple Intelligence for the first time, while the iPad Air is expected to jump from the M3 to the M4 chip.
Apple has not confirmed any of these launches, but with multiple reports aligning and a rare three-day announcement window ahead, next week is shaping up to be one of Apple’s busiest early-year product rollouts in recent memory.
