Apple’s March 4 event may unveil the iPhone 17e, M5 MacBook upgrades, a new budget MacBook, and refreshed iPads with AI-powered chips.
Apple’s March 4th Event: What’s Actually Happening?
Instead of their usual massive, theatrical keynote, Apple is throwing what they’re calling a “special Apple Experience” on March 4. They’re setting up smaller, hands-on events in New York, London, and Shanghai. It feels like they want people to actually play with the new tech rather than just stare at a screen. Plus, the press invites feature this cool 3D logo made of yellow, green, and blue discs, which has everyone guessing we’re about to see some colourful new gear.
Here is what the rumour mill says is coming:
A Budget-Friendly iPhone 17e
If you want the newest iPhone without emptying your wallet, this is the one to watch. It’s stepping in for last year’s 16e and keeping the exact same $599 (about ₹59,900) price tag. But here is the kicker: it’s supposed to have the exact same A19 chip as the flagship iPhone 17. The daily performance might feel similar to older models, but the graphics upgrade is massive—meaning way better gaming and smoother AI features. They’re also finally throwing in MagSafe, some new custom wireless chips, and an 18MP front camera that automatically keeps everyone in the frame during group selfies.
The M5 MacBook Upgrade
For the laptop crowd, the MacBook Air and the heavier-duty MacBook Pros are getting bumped up to the brand-new M5 processor. Don’t look for any crazy redesigns on the outside; this is all about making the machines faster and more efficient on the inside. The Air is also supposed to get a new custom networking chip from Apple to make your Wi-Fi noticeably faster and more reliable.
A Brand-New, Cheap MacBook
This is honestly the most interesting rumour on the board. Apple might drop a brand-new, sub-13-inch laptop aimed squarely at taking down Chromebooks and cheap Windows PCs. To keep the price super low, they’ll supposedly use an iPhone-style chip instead of a standard Mac processor. Remember those yellow, green, and blue discs on the invite? People are betting those are the colour options for this fun, entry-level laptop.
Upgraded iPads
Finally, the tablets are getting some love. The basic, entry-level iPad is reportedly jumping to the A18 chip, meaning even the absolute cheapest iPad will now be able to handle Apple’s new AI features. Moving up the line, the iPad Air is getting the powerhouse M4 chip, and the highly portable iPad mini might finally get a massive screen upgrade with a vibrant, high-contrast OLED display.
