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Apple iPhone SE event today: Apple is holding an event at the company’s Cupertino headquarters in California today at 10.30 pm IST where it is expected to launch its new 4-inch iPhone 5SE or iPhone SE, the new iPad Air, an update to the Apple Watch, iOS 9.3 and more. New iPhone and iPad models likely to be unveiled today are aimed at helping Apple keep momentum in the fast-evolving mobile device market. The media gathering at the company’s intimate Town Hall auditorium in Silicon Valley will also give Apple a chance to restate its case for fighting a US government demand that it break into an attacker’s iPhone. Here are top 5 things to expect from this launch: (Source: IE)
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1. Apple iPhone SE: The Apple iPhone SE is expected to be the star attraction of Apple’s March 21 launch event at its 1, Infinite Loop headquarters in Cupertino, California today. The return of the 4-inch screen iPhone is expected at the event. Initially rumours had claimed this would be called the iPhone 6C (reminder of the iPhone 5C which was the plastic, slightly cheaper version of the iPhone 5), but then it was reported that the name would iPhone SE or iPhone 5SE. (Source: IE)
2. Apple 9.7-inch iPad Pro or iPad Air 3: Apple is expected to introduce a new 9.7-inch iPad Air 3, with features of the iPad Pro. According to 9to5Mac, the iPad with 9.7-inch display will have support for Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard like the iPad Pro. Additionally 9to5Mac says that Apple will remove the ‘Air’ title in the iPad lineups, and the iPad Air 1 will be discontinued. Plus the report says, that the new iPad will start at $599 price tag for 32GB storage, going up all the way to 128GB. (Source: IE) -
3. Apple Watch: Apple Watch is not expected at this event, but it is expected that Apple could introduce newer bands, and perhaps new additions like a FaceTime camera. Rumours suggest Apple may introduce a new fashion partner like it did with Hermes at September iPhone 6s launch. (Source: IE)
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Apple iPhone SE launch: The tech company's dispute with the U.S. government has become a lightning rod for a broader debate on data privacy in the United States. The company is set to square off against the U.S. government at a court hearing on Tuesday, likely the first round in a long legal fight to avoid being forced to decrypt the iPhone. (Source: IE)
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5. Apple Macbooks update: There are chances of Apple updating its Macbooks. In fact, all the three Macbooks – Macbook, Macbook Air and Macbook Pro – are due for an upgrade. Though ew MacBooks will not be showcased at the event as the rumours suggest. (Source: IE)
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