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Apple is believed to have planned a "special Apple experience" event for the beginning of March, sparking rumors about the launch of a new non-Pro iPhone model. Sources indicate that the tech company from Cupertino might hold the event in at least three different places, even though they have not confirmed this publicly. Among the anticipated announcements are the iPhone 17e, an M5-powered MacBook Air, MacBook Pro models using the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and possibly Apple's first budget-friendly MacBook. A press invitation received by 9toMac mentions that the Apple event is scheduled for March 4 at 9 am EST (7:30 pm IST) in New York. Additional reports on social media suggest that similar events will occur in Shanghai at 10 am CST and in London. While Apple has not disclosed many details, the event is referred to as a "special Apple experience. "
According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, the invitation has a 3D Apple logo made of yellow, green, and blue discs, which are thought to be the colors for the company's first low-cost MacBook. This hints that the new laptop may be revealed during the March 4 event. It is expected to cost under $1,000 (around Rs. 90,700), making it the cheapest MacBook available. To keep it affordable, Apple is reportedly using the A18 Pro chipset, the same one that powers the iPhone 16 Pro models. Additionally, it is anticipated to have a slightly smaller screen, just under 13 inches, compared to the Air and Pro models. Apple is moving away from its usual muted colors for this device and is testing brighter options like light yellow, light green, blue, pink, classic silver, and dark gray.
Another product that is eagerly awaited is the iPhone 17e. It was previously thought to come out in February as Apple's next budget iPhone, but it might debut at the event instead. The iPhone 17e is expected to have a design similar to its predecessor, and earlier rumors about Dynamic Island replacing the notch have been disregarded. For upgrades, it might include the C1X modem for better connectivity. Apple is also expected to introduce MagSafe charging for this new iPhone, which would finally allow for quicker wireless charging. Other rumored announcements include the new M5-powered MacBook Air and new MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chipsets. We can look forward to more information being shared in the coming days.
