Apple has confirmed their first event for 2022 and no, it is not an Apple iPhone event. Well, it could be, but no one knows for sure. They are dubbing the event the “Peek Performance” event which could be a hint of what they could be launching in the event.
Since the event is happening soon, there are already tonnes of speculations around what Apple is set to launch at the event. The biggest hint comes from the way they teased the event itself. “Peek” is not a typo; Apple hardly make typo mistakes like this. We can only assume that it is intentional, and that Apple is teasing a sneak peek to what they are working on for 2022. Then again, they never do that too.
Apple iPhone SE 2022
Rumours have pointed to the next generation Apple iPhone SE for the 2022 season. This is also because Apple did not make an announcement on a new Apple iPhone SE in their iPhone 13 series launch. The Apple iPhone SE for 2022 should be their new “budget” device champion moving forward.
The new Apple iPhone SE might also come with 5G connectivity, which also means that Apple is going all 5G in preparation for its availability. Of course, among other things, the Apple iPhone SE for 2022 will come with a slew of improvements in the camera and display department as well.
Apple iPad Air 5G
There are also reports that Apple will be announcing a new iPad Air 5G in March 2022 alongside the new Apple iPhone SE. As the name suggests, the new iPad Air will come with 5G connectivity at its most premium configuration. It is also supposed to come with a better CPU than before, which is sort of a given. It could also come with Apple’s very popular and useful Center Stage feature alongside a wide-angle front facing camera.
More Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max Goodness, Maybe Even M2
Apple made a breakthrough with their own silicon design with first introducing the M1 chips. Last year they pushed the boundaries of their M1 chips with the M1 Pro and M1 Max. They proved to be very popular with their new MacBook Pro line-up as well. The M1 Pro and M1 Max’s potential should not only be limited to the laptops though.
Reports points to an improved Mac Mini for the event with new designs. The new Mac Mini should also include options for the M1 Pro and M1 Max. Imagine a small form factor computer with the power that rivals modern desktop PCs, and you get the idea.
There are also rumours that Apple is ready to roll out their next generation silicon, the M2. The M1 replacement is supposed to be much more powerful than before and supposed to grace a new 13-inch MacBook Pro. There is not much information surrounding Apple’s upcoming silicon though.
More Likely Than Not, it Has to do With Vision
Apple does make an external display, a very expensive one at that. You might recall Apple launching their Pro Display XDR, an ultra-high-end display made for the professional working space. There is an optional stand that is worth US$ 999 that you can buy for it too. But what if the Pro Display XDR is a little too rich for the blood?
Most recent reports point to Apple working on an external display that does not pack Mini LEDs and is smaller in size compared to the Pro Display XDR. That also means that it could be a lot more affordable than the premium display that is about two years old now. The reports also point to a price point that is about half the Pro Display XDR at US$ 2,500.
Everything Will be Revealed Soon
As always, there is no 100% guarantees with Apple’s event. While we can make an educated guess to what they want to launch based on reports and rumours off the internet, Apple somehow keeps their lips tight on all their announcements. That also means that we will only find out or see their full launch list at their event which is happening soon. You can catch their event on the 8th of March 2022 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time (9th March 2022 at 2 a.m. Kuala Lumpur +0800 GMT time) on their website.