Apple Product Releases March 2020

Apple Annual Events

Apple Product Releases tend to come in cycles. In an average year, Apple holds three to four events. There’s usually a spring event in March, the Worldwide Developers Conference in June, a September event that’s focused on iPhone and Apple Watch, and sometimes an October event if there are iPads or Macs expected in the fall.

In this guide, we’re keeping track of all of the Apple events that are on the horizon and what we’re expecting to see at each one, so make sure to check back in regularly

Apple Product Releases Update So Far

Apple’s first event of each new year typically happens in the spring, usually in March. We were expecting an event in March, perhaps on March 31, but the coronavirus outbreak across the world has delayed the plans or many global organisations and this includes Apple. The County of Santa Clara, which includes the city of Cupertino where Apple’s headquarters are located, has banned all large events over 1,000 people, which means Apple is unlikely to hold a March event. This does not however mean that Apple have not been updating their product lines in March 2020.

Apple have introduced a new MacBook Air and new iPad Pro models using press release in March. It’s not clear if additional product announcements are coming in March or in the spring months. There is however a possibility. We will keep you updated with the latest Apple Product Releases as and when they become available.

“iPhone SE 2”

Apple is working on a low cost 4.7-inch device that’s said to feature an A13 processor and an iPhone 8-style design with a Touch ID Home button and a single-lens rear camera.

Pricing on the new iPhone could start at $399 and will probably hold the same price tag of £399 in the UK. Despite the “iPhone SE 2” name this device is likely to be more similar to an iPhone 8. Rumours suggest the new 4.7-inch iPhone will be launching during the first half of 2020.

AirTags

Apple is working on an “AirTag” that will compete with products like Tile. This offers up Bluetooth tracking for items like keys, wallets and cameras. AirTags will integrate into the Find My app and will take advantage of offline tracking capabilities. There’s no word on when AirTags will launch. Keeps your eyes peeled for these new items.

High-End Bluetooth Headphones

A credible source has suggested that Apple will release high-end Bluetooth headphones early in 2020.

There were also rumours that Apple was working on Apple-branded high-end over-ear headphones. These will compete with other companies like B&O, Sennheiser, Bower & Wilkins and Grado.

Powerbeats 4

Apple is working on updated Powerbeats 4 earbuds, which could be similar to the Powerbeats Pro. But the will have a wire between the two earbuds. Leaks suggest the Powerbeats 4 will look similar to the Powerbeats 3, but with the wire connecting to the earhooks instead of connecting to the other side of the earbuds.

Small Wireless Charging Mat

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has said Apple is working on a “smaller wireless charging mat”. No other context or information was provided on the upcoming product. Its therefore not clear if this wireless charging mat will be a scaled down version of the AirPower. This is a product that has previously been discontinued.

New MacBooks

Apple is also supposed;y working on a refresh for the MacBook Pro, which may come during the first half of 2020. Apple is rumoured to be working on a 13-inch version of the MacBook Pro with a scissor keyboard, so that could potentially launch in the first half of the year. According to MacRumours it was 412 days since the last Apple Product Releases of the MacBook Air.

WWDC

Apple has announced it will host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in June 2020. Now in its 31st year, WWDC 2020 will take on an entirely new online format packed with content for consumers, press and developers alike. Is this a necessary given the current global pandemic, or is this simply a sign of the times? The online event will be an opportunity for millions of creative and innovative developers to get early access to the future of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS, and engage with Apple engineers as they work to build app experiences that enrich the lives of Apple customers around the globe.

“We are delivering WWDC 2020 this June in an innovative way to millions of developers around the world, bringing the entire developer community together with a new experience,” said Phil Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “The current health situation has required that we create a new WWDC 2020 format that delivers a full program with an online keynote and sessions, offering a great learning experience for our entire developer community, all around the world. We will be sharing all of the details in the weeks ahead.” So Apple is now even adapting its most important annual events in line with the Coronavirus crisis.

“With all of the new products and technologies we’ve been working on, WWDC 2020 is going to be big,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering. “I look forward to our developers getting their hands on the new code and interacting in entirely new ways with the Apple engineers building the technologies and frameworks that will shape the future across all Apple platforms.”

The WWDC 2020 program will provide Apple’s entire global developer community — which now includes more than 23 million registered developers in more than 155 countries and regions — and the next generation of app developers with the insights and tools needed to turn their ideas into a reality. Additional program information will be shared between now and June by email, in the Apple Developer app and on the Apple Developer website.

2020 Apple Product Releases Updates So Far

Apple has published updates to the following product lines in 2020. Click the links to take a closer look.

March 2020 – Mac Pro
March 2020 – MacBook Air
March 2020 – Mac mini
March 2020 – iPad Pro
March 2020 – Smart Keyboard
March 2020 – AirPods Pro

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Apple Product Releases March 2020