Breaking news: The Apple announcement event is from 2:00 am on the 9th.New product forecasts such as new iPhone SE and "M2" MacBook Pro
Apple announced the special event.The schedule is 10:00 am on March 8 on March 8, and Japan time starts at 2:00 am on the 9th.Like the iPhone 13 series last fall and the announcement of the new MacBook Pro, it will be a virtual event without spectators in the venue, and will be distributed all over the world online.
Earlier last month, BLOOMBERG reported that an event was intended to be "March 8 or near it", but it is almost in the middle.The event of the spring 2021 will be held on April 20 and will be more than a month ahead.
As a new product announced at this event, the third -generation iPhone SE is considered to be the best candidate.The current second -generation iPhone SE will appear in April 2020, and if it is realized, it will be less than two years.
In addition, the possibility of the new iPad Air, the 5th generation model, has been rapidly emerging from the beginning of this year.The latest iPad mini (6th generation) has evolved significantly, such as the A15 Bionic processor, and is expected to have a "counterattack" for the next generation AIR.
In addition, there is a series of expectations that the new Mac of "at least one" will appear and to support it.At the moment, there is a feeling that the interest is moving to "how many new models will appear" rather than whether the new Mac will appear.
What kind of rumors and expectations have been conveyed to each unpublished product?Let's take a look back at the information so far.
■ 3rd generation iPhone SE
The current second -generation iPhone SE appeared in April 2020.This is the first time in four years since 2016 when the first SE was released, and it became larger from 4 inches that inherited the iPhone 5s to 4.7 inches, an iPhone 8 -based.Although there were voices that regretted the palm size of the predecessor, the same A13 Bionic, which was the flagship iPhone 11 series at the time, became powerful, and the ease of use of the Touch ID was popular.
By the way, what will happen to the third generation SE is the iPhone 8 based after the second generation, and the 4.7 -inch LCD screen and the home button with a built -in Touch ID are the same.In other words, it is expected that the appearance, operation system, and buttons have no change, and they cannot be distinguished from the predecessor.
On the other hand, rumors about the "new processor" and 5G compatible rumors have been reported by multiple analysts and leakers (people who send out influential information on unreleased products).
At one point, the screen size was 5.5 inches or 6.1 inches, and some said that the Touch ID would be integrated into the side power button, but the theory released after 2023 as "iPhone SE PLUS" has become influential.I have.
The next iPhone SE is 5G compatible with a new processor and released in the first half of 2022
Is the 3rd generation iPhone SE a 4.7 -inch liquid crystal?"SE PLUS" with a large screen may be after 2023
In addition, although the mounted processor will be the same A15 Bionic as the iPhone 13 series, it is expected that the RAM capacity will take over 3GB from the second generation.
In a word, "The design is the same as the second generation, the contents are powered up."There were rumors that the price would be less than the 2nd generation $ 399 (44,800 yen in Japan).It may be that the impression of the model change is thinned by the bargain.
■ 5th generation iPad Air
Rumors of the next iPad Air, the fifth generation model, appeared earlier this year (2022).First of all, as a story from the Chinese information line, the prediction that "appeared in the spring" was conveyed, followed by "registered in a public database" and "3rd generation iPhone SE, unpublished products that are unpublished to India."Rumor has been delivered in a row.
5th generation iPad Air, appeared in the spring of 2022?Rumors about A15 chips, 5G, center frame compatible
The next iPhone SE and iPad Air products are registered in a public database.Is it announced in March or April?
Is the 3rd generation iPhone SE and the 5th generation iPad Air, an unpublished product that seems to be a new iPad imports to India?
The housing design is the same as the fourth generation, but it is updated to the latest A15 Bionic processor and a 12MP ultra -wide -angle front camera that supports the center frame.
In short, it seems that it will be updated in the same direction as the third -generation iPhone SE because it is "the same as the current model, the contents are powered up".
■ 13 inch MacBook Pro equipped with "M2"
The "M2" chip here is a tentative name for a processor that is considered an improved M1 chip.The CPU core is the same as the M1, and the GPU cores are increased from 7 to 8 to 9 to 10, and it is a common practice.
It was rumored that the successor model of the 13 -inch MacBook Pro equipped with M1 at the beginning was that the design will be renewed without a display with a touch panel.On the other hand, it was thought to be differentiated from 14 -inch/16 -inch MacBook Pro (2021) as a inferior display (not adopting a mini LED backlight screen) as a inferior.
The next low -priced MacBook Pro is the "M2" chip abolished Touch Bar, and the mini LED screen is not installed.
Following that, the Taiwanese supply chain muscle was also delivered to be "already mass -produced", and the possibility of announcing in March was even stronger.
However, at the same time, it was said that most parts other than the processor are almost the same specifications as existing models with M1 chips, "the forecast of design renewal has become suspicious.
The rumor that MacBook Pro with "M2" appears in March.Is it during mass production to return the Lunar New Year holiday?
Furthermore, as a sources of information that "I have a close relationship with Apple's supply chain and can be trusted for a long time," the next model was conveyed to the same appearance as the current model, including Touch Bar.
For this reason, the next 13 -inch MacBook Pro is the most prominent theory that "the current model processor only replaces M1 to M2".
MacBook Pro equipped with "M2", the previous model is the same, the rumor released in March
■ High -end Mac mini
The high -end Mac mini, which has been a more powerful candidate following the 13 -inch MacBook Pro with the above "M2", is a higher -end Mac mini.
First, the mounted processor is M1 PRO or M1 MAX, like 14 inches/16 -inch MacBook Pro (2021).In other words, it is expected to be a higher model of M1 Mac mini (2020).
In the current model, the design that has not changed from Intel Mac mini is still renewed.In other words, the housing is thin and a prexiglass material is used at the top.There are also rumors that the USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 ports will be increased to four as external ports, and a magnet-type charging terminal will be installed.
There were other expectations that the new iMac Pro would appear at the March event, but a number of proven analyst Ross Young said, "Mini LED -related parts will be in June due to lack of supply."I am.
Even if the model expected in March is not announced, it is expected that more than 7 new Mac will be introduced in 2022, so it seems good to wait for the model that suits the application.