Apple has announced its first major event of 2026. In this, the company may introduce its cheapest MacBook to date, a new budget iPhone 17e, and a new iPad. The event will start on March 4, around 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time. 1. Cheapest MacBook: iPhone chip and bright colors According to reports, Apple may for the first time use the ‘A’ series chip, which is used in iPhones, instead of its ‘M’ series in the MacBook. It has been specially designed for students and office users. Its price could be between ₹70,000 and ₹80,000. The invitation cards sent by the company for this event in New York feature the Apple logo in yellow, green, and blue colors. This suggests that the new laptop will come in several bright colors. 2. iPhone 17e: New phone expected to launch in the budget segment Apple might launch the iPhone 17e in its budget iPhone lineup. It is expected to feature the same A19 chip as the iPhone 17, which will be significantly faster than older models. Also read: Foreign visitors can now use UPI during India AI Summit, scan any QR code pay instantly
3. New iPads and Display: Expected to be introduced with the M4 chip
There could be a lot for iPad lovers at this event, too. The company might update the iPad Air with the M4 chip. Additionally, the 12th-generation base model iPad might also be introduced, which is expected to get ‘Apple Intelligence’ (AI) support for the first time. Also, a new version of the long-pending ‘Studio Display’ might be introduced. 4. Apple Intelligence: Siri will be smarter than ever before The company may showcase a glimpse of Siri’s new AI avatar. It will be smarter and able to answer users’ questions better. Apple is promoting it under its ‘Apple Intelligence’ service, which will make using iPhones and Macs much easier. Also read: Bill Gates Foundation denies his exit, Microsoft co-founder to deliver keynote as scheduled
Event simultaneously held in New York, London, and Shanghai Apple has kept the format of this event a bit different this time. Along with the main event in New York, programs have also been arranged for the press in London and Shanghai. It has been named ‘Experience’ instead of ‘Event’. This means that those present will be able to test the new gadgets immediately. Knowledge Box: Did you know?
