After a reasonably quiet first two months of the yr, issues are lastly heating up in March. The newest rumors level to Apple holding a particular occasion on March 8, the place it would reveal a number of new merchandise. However that’s not all March has in retailer for us.

The final two iOS and macOS releases have been a bit boring, however iOS 15.4 is loaded with options and refinements, and macOS 12.3 lastly brings Common Management. Each OS updates ought to launch in March. Lastly, there are a number of reveals and collection coming to Apple TV+, together with thrilling new reveals and anticipated second seasons. Right here’s all the things that’s coming from Apple in March 2022:

Spring occasion

The primary Apple occasion of 2022 is rumored to occur on Tuesday, March 8. Consistent with earlier current occasions, it needs to be a streaming-only affair relatively than in-person, and we anticipate it to happen at 10 a.m. pacific time.

Among the many merchandise we would anticipate Apple to announce are a brand new third-generation iPhone SE, and a refreshed iPad Air. Additionally rumored for the primary half of the yr is a radically redesigned MacBook Air, high-end Mac mini, and 27-inch iMac, any of which might additionally present up on the spring occasion.

Apple will seemingly additionally use the occasion to make a couple of service-related bulletins. We not often hear a lot earlier than new companies are introduced, so it could possibly be something, from Apple TV+ to Apple Health and even Apple Card.

Rumored new merchandise

A giant spring showcase occasion means lastly, some new Apple merchandise to speak about! Right here’s what Apple may announce in March. We don’t anticipate to see all of those, thoughts you, however not less than two or three needs to be introduced.

iPhone SE (third technology): The newest rumors say this could nonetheless appear to be an iPhone 8, however with an improved digicam and the brand new A15 processor. It will likely be Apple’s most reasonably priced 5G iPhone, by far.

iPad Air (fifth technology): Doubtless the identical wonderful design as the present iPad Air, with an improve to the A15 processor, the 12 megapixel ultra-wide entrance digicam with Middle Stage, and naturally 5G within the cellular-equipped mannequin.

27-inch iMac: This could be a brand new iMac Professional, or it would simply carry the iMac identify, nevertheless it needs to be a giant step up from the 24-inch iMac. Rumors say to anticipate an HDR show with mini-LED backlighting and the M1 Professional and M1 Max processor.

MacBook Air: The MacBook Air is due for a significant design change, with flat edges and colours not not like the 24-inch iMac. It’s prone to debut with the M2 processor, and will produce other enhancements like an HDR show, extra ports, or MagSafe charging like the brand new MacBook Execs.

Mac mini: The Mac mini already helps the M1, however a brand new higher-end mannequin with an up to date design, extra ports, and an M1 Professional/Max processor. Additionally anticipated this yr is an replace to the M1 mannequin with an M2 processor.

Apps and software program updates

Apple launched iOS/iPadOS 15.3 and macOS 12.2 close to the tip of January, after which began the beta-test course of for iOS 15.4 and macOS 12.3. Beta testing ran all through February, and we anticipate a launch in March.

iOS 15.4: This launch is full of goodies. Use Face ID with a masks, new AirTags privateness and security measures, a brand new less-gendered Siri voice, Faucet to Pay, a repair for ProMotion 120Hz animations in third occasion apps, new emojis, and extra.

iPadOS 15.4: Most of what’s new in iOS 15.4 is right here as properly, however the big-ticket merchandise is the addition of Common Management, which helps you to simply use your mouse and keyboard between each your Mac and iPad and drag and drop content material between them.

macOS 12.3: The large addition right here is Common Management, along with iPadOS 15.4.

We anticipate watchOS 8.5 and tvOS 15.4 along with these above, however there’s not a lot new apart from the addition of recent emojis.

Providers

Apple TV+

Apple is anticipated to premiere a number of new movies and reveals at SXSW in mid-March, however that is like when films debut at a movie competition—they’re tweaked a bit and launched to bigger audiences some months later.

Listed below are the reveals, collection, and films we anticipate to launch on Apple TV+ in March. If you wish to know what’s coming later, verify our full information to imminent Apple TV+ content material.

The Downside with Jon Stewart: Jon’s present points present is again with a brand new weekly format on March 3.

Central Park (season 2 returns): After a half yr break, this animated musical comedy returns for extra episodes of season 2 on March 4.

Pricey… (season 2): One other season of this biography collection by which well-known and influential individuals learn letters from these whose lives they’ve impressed. Season 2 begins on March 4.

The Final Days of Ptolemy Gray: A six-episode restricted collection based mostly on the novel by Walter Mosley, starring Samual L. Jackson. Premieres on March 11.

The Snoopy Present (season 2): The second season of this Peanuts animated collection lands on March 11.

WeCrashed: An 8-episode restricted collection in regards to the rise and fall of the firm WeWork. Premieres on March 18.

Pachinko: The perfect-selling novel Pachinko follows 4 generations of a Korean immigrant household, following the road from Korea to Japan and at last America. Premieres on March 25.

Apple Arcade

Apple releases new video games to Apple Arcade on Fridays, however not each Friday is marked by a brand new sport or vital replace. Verify our Apple Arcade FAQ for a full checklist of Apple Arcade video games and extra particulars on the service. Many video games are launched with no forewarning, however you’ll usually see a few initiatives listed within the Coming Quickly part. Some have launch dates, however most appear to launch abruptly. Video games with a “+” on the finish are titles which have already been launched within the App Retailer however are simply getting a brand new model (with out advertisements or microtransactions) in Apple Arcade.

The App Retailer usually has not less than a couple of video games listed as “Coming Quickly,” however as March begins there are not any such titles listed. The identical was true at first of February, however we nonetheless acquired common weekly releases, so there’s no actual trigger for concern. It’s potential Apple simply doesn’t have apps lined up and able to go that far upfront, or it could possibly be planning one other massive push because it did final yr when it added 30 new video games to the library and adjusted the foundations about which titles might high quality for Apple Arcade.

Regardless of the purpose, maintain an eye fixed out on Fridays for brand spanking new Apple Arcade releases.