After a fairly quiet first two months of the yr, issues are lastly heating up in March. Initially, Apple is holding a particular occasion on March 8, the place it’s anticipated to disclose 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 of 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 exhibits and sequence coming to Apple TV+, together with thrilling new exhibits and anticipated second seasons. Right here’s the whole lot that’s coming from Apple in March 2022:

Spring occasion: Peek Efficiency

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The primary Apple occasion of 2022 is named “Peek Efficiency” and can happen on March 8. Like all current occasions, it is going to be totally on-line and start at 10am PT.

Among the many merchandise we’d count on 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 with an M2 processor, high-end Mac mini, and 27-inch iMac, any of which may additionally present up on the spring occasion.

Apple will seemingly additionally use the occasion to make a number of service-related bulletins. We not often hear a lot earlier than new providers are introduced, so it might 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 would possibly announce in March. We don’t count on to see all of those, thoughts you, however no less than two or three ought to be introduced.

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

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

27-inch iMac: This is perhaps a brand new iMac Professional, or it would simply carry the iMac title, but it surely ought to be an enormous step up from the 24-inch iMac. Rumors say to count on an HDR show with mini-LED backlighting and the M1 Professional and M1 Max processor.

MacBook Air: The MacBook Air is due for a serious design change, with flat edges and colours not not like the 24-inch iMac. It’s more likely 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 Professionals.

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 top 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 count on 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 celebration apps, new emojis, and extra.

iPadOS 15.4: Most of what’s new in iOS 15.4 is right here as effectively, 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 massive addition right here is Common Management, at the side of iPadOS 15.4.

We count on 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.

Companies

Apple TV+

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

Listed below are the exhibits, sequence, and flicks we count on 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 Drawback 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 sequence wherein well-known and influential folks 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 sequence 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 sequence lands on March 11.

WeCrashed: An 8-episode restricted sequence concerning the rise and fall of the firm WeWork. Premieres on March 18.

Servant (Season 3): The M. Night time Shyamalan thriller wraps up its third season on March 25.

Pachinko: The perfect-selling novel Pachinko follows 4 generations of a Korean immigrant household, following the road from Korea to Japan and eventually 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 recreation or vital replace. Test our Apple Arcade FAQ for a full listing of Apple Arcade video games and extra particulars on the service. Many video games are launched with no forewarning, however you’ll typically see a few tasks 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 adverts or microtransactions) in Apple Arcade. Listed below are the brand new video games coming this month:

Shadow Blade+: Information Kuro by way of difficult ranges on his quest to changing into a ninja. (Launched March 4)

Monument Valley 2+: Play a brand new chapter of the beautiful puzzle recreation. (Anticipated March 11)

Alto’s Journey: The Spirit of the Mountain (Remastered): The attractive snowboarding journey has an unique character and new targets to finish. (Anticipated March 25)