On February 4, Bloomberg news, according to people familiar with the matter, Apple's goal is to launch a new low-cost iPhone and updated iPad on or near March 8, and Apple's 2022 is likely to be a record year for product launches.
Apple is setting higher targets for 2022. The March announcement and the usually large number of product news expected later in 2022 suggest that Apple will launch the most new devices it has ever made within a year. People familiar with the matter said that given that there is still more than a month to go before the planned time, the launch may be changed due to production delays or other changes. An Apple spokesperson declined to comment on the company's plans.
At apple's spring conference in 2022, we will usher in another update of the iPhone SE model in two years, and leaked news from many parties shows that the third-generation iPhone SE has increased support for 5G networks, upgraded camera modules and adopted faster processors as usual. However, in terms of the overall design of the fuselage, the machine is expected to be similar to the second-generation iPhone SE released in April 2020.
At the same time, we're expected to see the new iPad at the spring conference, which will be an upgraded version of the iPad Air model, with a faster processor and support for 5G. Apple also plans to launch a new Mac device with a self-developed chip, which could be launched as early as March.
In addition to releasing new devices, Apple also plans to release iOS 15.4 in the first half of March, people familiar with the matter said. The software update will add Face ID support to users wearing masks in iPhone devices, making it easier for users to unlock their devices. It also features new emojis and universal controls that allow customers to use a single keyboard and trackpad on multiple iPads and Macs.
Previous reports suggest that Apple's 2022 lineup could include new iMac and Mac Pro desktops, a redesigned MacBook Air, an updated low-end MacBook Pro, three Apple Watches, four iPhone 14s and new AirPods. The company also plans to launch new services, such as the ability to have iPhones support credit card payments. In addition, Apple is also developing a high-end AR/VR headset device, but now it seems that the device is more likely to be released in 2023. Apple had planned to release the device by the end of 2022, but the challenges of development have delayed the time.