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What to expect at Apple's March 8 event

#102・ Mar 5, 2022

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Next Tuesday’s Apple event is almost certain to bring a new iPhone SE and an updated iPad Air. But there are other possibilities as well.

If you don’t mind spoilers, our lead story will give you a decent idea about what to expect. (Don’t worry, Tim Cook will definitely pull out a surprise or two.)

Beyond that, your weekend reading list includes:

Several stories on the tech world’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (with ways you can help out, too).
More Apple rumors, including one about a possible “Mac Studio” desktop machine.
Reviews and recaps of the latest Apple TV+ shows. (The second season of Dear… sounds positively inspirational.)

Enjoy your weekend,

Lewis Wallace, managing editor

News and opinion

What to expect at Apple's March 8 event

Spring 2022 will bring an array of new Apple products, if the rumor mill proves correct, and we’ll get our first look next week. Numerous leaks point to an improved 5G iPhone SE and iPad Air coming soon. And there might be more.

Apple puts its own embargo on Russia (and you can help Ukraine, too)

Apple stops selling its products in Russia as the country’s war on Ukraine stretches on. The Mac-maker is taking other steps as well.

Plus, more on the war in Ukraine:

In-person ‘Today at Apple’ events resume after 2-year COVID-19 stoppage

Beginning March 7, customers will be able to visit their local Apple Store to “explore the art of remixing with GarageBand” — and Lady Gaga.

Apple preps midrange ‘Mac Studio’ desktop to bridge gap between mini and Pro

Apple is reportedly working on a new class of desktop computers. In addition, an Apple Studio Display is allegedly in development.

Plus, more Apple leaks and rumors:

Apple Arcade boasts growing collection of classic games

Shadow Blade+ launches on Apple Arcade, and the platformer is just the latest classic game to make its way to the subscription service. More are coming soon.

4 takeaways from Apple’s 2022 shareholders meeting

Apple CEO Tim Cook met this week with his many bosses: Apple shareholders. He answered questions about dividends, COVID-19 and more.

This M1 Mac mini is just as speedy as the real thing — but 78% smaller!

Apple could make the Mac mini, its smallest desktop, even smaller if it really wanted to. One YouTuber proved that by taking the machine’s internals and packing them into a compact custom shell.

How-tos

How to see the AR Easter egg hidden in Apple’s spring event invite

Concealed in Wednesday’s invite to the Apple spring event is an augmented reality Easter egg. It’s a bonus to make the invite seem cool, and perhaps get Mac fans excited about what’s coming.

Pro tip: Turn your Wi-Fi password into a QR code for easy sharing

Don’t you just hate having to give visitors your long and complicated Wi-Fi password? Instead, turn it into a QR code.

Deals

Get 10TB of cloud storage for less than $100 for life

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Learn everything you need to know about crypto for $25

Cryptocurrency is growing every day, but learning how to personally benefit from the digital revolution is difficult if you don’t have a well-informed source. The 2022 Blockchain Development Fundamentals Bundle will teach you how to mine crypto, create NFTs and more.

Take $100 off world’s leading language app, get a chance to win 2 flights to anywhere

Ready to see the world — and speak confidently in different languages while doing it? Right now, you can score a lifetime subscription to Babbel, the world’s leading language app, at a special price drop of just $199 for all languages, forever. And the bonus giveaway is extremely tempting.

Generate articles using this AI writing software, now less than $40 for life

Whether you write for work, need SEO-targeted product descriptions, or want to drive more traffic to your website, turning around top-quality content quickly is essential.

Reviews

'Dear...' returns with more gut-wrenching stories to inspire you [Apple TV+ review]

The Apple TV+ show about public figures who inspire millions unleashes an even better second season, with a new roster of celebs and a renewed purpose.

Plus, more Apple TV+ recaps:

This might be the coolest AirPods case money can buy [Review]

This AirPods case is like carrying a tiny little Macintosh with you wherever you go. And it can be yours for as little as $11.99.

Take your iPhone’s MagSafe charger on the road with this slim case and stand combo [Review]

Apple’s iPhone MagSafe charger is one of the best ways to juice up a handset, but it’s not really a travel accessory. That’s where the Speck Presidio Pro Folio for MagSafe comes in.

Step into spring with colorful Apple Watch bands

Get set for warmer weather with these delightfully colorful, insanely comfortable Apple Watch bands from Nyloon for just $40

Setups

Is a computer workstation ever really finished?

People love to put the finishing touches on their computer setups. And some love it so much they just keep doing it.

A place for everything and everything in its place

Not all “before and after” posts showcasing computer setups on social media are created equal.

Can a 16-inch M1 MacBook Pro setup be ‘budget-friendly?’

Is there such a thing as a Lamborghini economy car? How about a thrift-store Faberge egg or a bargain-basement superyacht? OK, we exaggerate … slightly.

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