Apple event – as it happened: New iPhone, iPad and ‘monster’ Mac chip unveiled at ‘Peek Performance’ event

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Apple has hosted its first event of the year, unveiling a whole host of new products.

The company unveiled a brand new iPhone SE, an updated iPad Air, as well as a new Mac Studio and Display that features its latest “monster” M1 Ultra chip.

There was no announcements surrounding the Mac Pro, which Apple said was “for another day”.

All the latest products featured significant improvements in terms of specs, with both the iPhone SE and iPad Air featuring 5G capabilities.

The ‘Peek Performance’ event was live streamed on Apple’s website, which you can view at the top of our live coverage below.

Key points

• Russia blocked from streaming
• M1 Ultra is ‘monster’ chip
• Apple Mac Studio is ‘breakthrough in personal computing'
• Everything announced at Apple event

[8 March 2022 18:59 · Anthony Cuthbertson]

First Apple event of the year comes to a close

Yep, that’s it. Tim Cook is back, but only to say goodbye.

Bye Tim.

[8 March 2022 20:05 · Anthony Cuthbertson]

Apple event: Everything announced

Thanks for joining us for today’s event. You can read more about all the announcements through the links below.

Mac Studio and Display: Apple reveals its most powerful computer in new form

Apple reveals M1 Ultra, a ‘monster’ chip that is its most powerful processor yet

Apple unveils updated iPad Air

iPhone SE gets huge boost with new chip and 5G support