Apple plans to unveil iPhone SE with 5G in March, the seventh day

Apple is targeting a date on or around March 8 to unveil a new low-cost iPhone and an updated iPad, ushering in a year in which it is likely to set record product launches, according to a report by the Arab Gateway for Technology News.

The announcement marks the company's first major event since the new MacBook Pro debuted in October. It is expected to be an online presentation rather than in person, like the company's other launches.

The company's holiday quarter sales beat Wall Street expectations, helping allay fears that supply chain problems could hurt sales.

The company is now focused on 2022, and March announcements suggest the company may offer the largest selection of new devices in a single year.

Given that the planned time is still more than a month away, the company's plans may change in the face of production delays or other changes.

The new phone is the first update to the iPhone SE model in two years, adding 5G network capabilities, an improved camera and a faster processor.

But the design itself is expected to be similar to the current version that debuted in April 2020.

Apple plans to launch a new iPad 5G

Meanwhile, the new iPad is an update to the iPad Air model that features a faster processor and 5G. Apple is also planning to release a new Mac with chips of its own design, which could also come in March.

In addition to announcing new devices, the company plans to release iOS 15.4 in the first half of March.

The update adds support for Face ID for iPhone and iPad users who wear masks, making it easier to unlock the device.

iOS 15.4 also includes new emoji and Universal Control, which allows customers to use a single keyboard and control panel across multiple iPads and Macs.

After the March event, the company will likely hold its annual developer conference in June to announce software updates for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.

Several major events are also expected in the fall to launch the iPhone 14 lineup and new Mac devices.

The 2022 lineup is likely to include the new iMac and Mac Pro desktop computers, the redesigned MacBook Air, the updated low-end MacBook Pro, three Apple Watches, four new iPhone 14 models and AirPods.

The company is also planning new services, such as a feature that will allow the iPhone to accept payments with a single tap on a credit card.

Apple is also developing a high-end mixed reality headset, but it is now likely to be released in 2023. The company had aimed to announce the device as early as the end of 2022. But development challenges have delayed the timing.