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Costco highlights four iPad accessories to boost productivity: Apple Pencil Pro for precise input; AirTag 2 for tracking with longer range and Ultra Wideband; Acer PM1 Portable Monitor for a true secondary display; and Apple’s Magic Keyboard for a laptop-like typing experience, with notes on pricing and compatibility.
MacRumors’ rumor roundup predicts Apple will roll out 15+ new products later this year across iPhone, iPad, Mac, wearables, and home devices. Highlights reportedly include a foldable iPhone and iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max with upgraded chips, a major OLED MacBook Pro (potentially called MacBook Ultra), redesigned iPad lines (including an OLED iPad mini), refreshed Macs (Mac Studio, Mac mini, iMac) with M5-era chips, and a revamped Home ecosystem featuring a more personalized Siri, a new Home Hub, updated Apple TV and HomePod lineup, plus related accessories. All items are rumors and not officially confirmed.
Best Buy has cut prices on Apple staples from iPads and AirPods to the Apple Watch, even price-matching Amazon’s deals. The sale features discounts like the 11-inch iPad at $299, AirPods Pro 3 around $200, and Apple Watch Series 11 near $300. In addition, buyers can snag two free months of Apple TV+ with an iPad and four free months of Apple Fitness+ with an Apple Watch, plus the option to order online and pick up in-store.
Amazon's Big Spring Sale runs through March 31 with Prime-like discounts on Apple devices and more, featuring AirPods Pro 3 at $199 (a record low), AirPods 4 for $99, AirTag 4-Pack at $59.99 (new low), Apple Watch Series 11 from $299, M4 iPad Air discounts up to $100 off, iPad mini 7 from $399.99, M5 MacBook Air starting at $1,049, and Studio Display discounts to $1,499; some deals require Prime and prices reflect all-time lows tracked so far.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says the entry-level iPad 12 with an A18 chip for Apple Intelligence is ready and still coming this year, with no major redesign expected; Apple Intelligence already exists on other iPad models, and while Macworld has floated an A19 chip rumor, the report suggests the upcoming iPad 12 will align with the current design.
A Washington Post feature examines how many baby boomers are glued to smartphones and tablets, doomscrolling for hours and shaping family life, dinners, and social outings, while exploring why older adults cling to devices and the broader implications for intergenerational dynamics.
Amazon's March iPad sale lowers prices across Apple's tablet lineup, including the 128GB Wi‑Fi iPad 11 at $299 (a $50 discount) with similar $50 cuts on higher storage, plus up to $500 off closeout M4 iPad Pro models and up to 26% off Apple Pencil accessories.
Apple and the Sydney Opera House revealed a yearlong collaboration to inspire young Australian creators, with Apple as founder of a new international children’s festival and support for the Opera House’s Centre for Creativity, plus exploring tech-enhanced programming. From March 25–27, the eastern sails will be illuminated with Procreate artworks by 10 emerging Australian artists, and free Today at Apple sessions will invite the public to create and submit artwork for potential illumination.
Apple wrapped up a seven‑product week by unveiling the budget MacBook Neo at $599 powered by the A18 Pro, the iPhone 17e with A19 and 256GB base storage, an updated iPad Air with an M4 chip, refreshed MacBook Pro and MacBook Air lines powered by M5 Pro/Max, and Studio Display updates including XDR and Thunderbolt 5. Pre‑orders are live ahead of a March 11 launch, with trade‑in value changes and other accessories rolling out.
Apple’s March announcements delivered a lineup including the MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, an updated iPad Air, and refreshed Studio Displays, but the entry-level iPad refresh and the iPad 12 were missing. The iPad 12 is expected to gain Apple Intelligence and a faster chip (A18 or potentially A19) while keeping the current design; Apple Intelligence already powers other iPad models. The iPad 11 launched with an A16 in 2025, with U.S. pricing starting around $349.
A tech columnist argues Apple has boosted its high-end iPads (iPad Pro with M5 and iPad Air with M4) while the entry-level iPad sticks with an aging A16 chip, delaying access to Apple Intelligence and suggesting a price-forward strategy that leaves the most affordable model behind as AI features roll out and the product lineup shifts.
Apple launches a wave of new products to start March: the iPhone 17E at $599 with MagSafe and 256GB, a new iPad Air with the M4 chip, MacBook Pro models powered by the M5 Pro/Max and an updated M5 MacBook Air, plus a Studio Display XDR with Mini LED. Rumors persist about a low-cost MacBook Neo powered by an iPhone chip. Preorders begin March 4 with devices in stores around March 11, as Apple hosts a “special Apple experience” in NYC, London, and Shanghai.
Apple is set for a multi-city “big week” of announcements with events in New York, Shanghai, and London. The lineup reportedly includes the iPhone 17e, a new low-cost MacBook using an A18 Pro chip in a colorful, thinner chassis, and refreshed iPad lines (iPad Air with the M4 and a budget iPad with A18/A19), along with potential updates to the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air lines using M5. Design changes are not expected for most devices, and pricing for budget devices is anticipated to stay below flagship models; a Siri-related refresh could also bring updates to HomePod mini and Apple TV, though details remain uncertain.
Apple is signaling a busy week beginning March 4 with multiple days of product announcements, likely via press releases and a media hands‑on session. Expect a budget MacBook that sticks with the 2018‑era design and uses an A18/A19 chip, an entry iPad getting an Apple Intelligence upgrade with more RAM, a possible iPhone 17e with A19 and MagSafe, and refreshes across iPad Air and Mac lines (potentially M4/M5 silicon) with minimal exterior design changes. A newer Apple TV is rumored but not confirmed. In short, Apple appears to refresh internal hardware across several devices rather than introducing major exterior design changes.
NATO has certified the iPhone and iPad for NATO-restricted classified use after extensive testing by Germany's BSI, with Apple noting no special software or settings are needed for devices running iOS 26.