Apple Unveils New Macs and iPads at March Event

Rumors point to updated MacBook, MacBook Air, and iPad models, but no touchscreen MacBook yet.

Feb. 18, 2026 at 4:55pm

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Apple has confirmed a March 4 event where the company is expected to unveil several new Mac and iPad models. Rumors suggest updates to the budget-friendly MacBook, MacBook Air with M5 chip, and MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max processors. On the iPad side, Apple is rumored to release a 12th-generation iPad with the A18 Bionic chip and an iPad Air with the M4 processor. While an iPhone 17e with Dynamic Island is also expected, it may not be announced at this event.

Why it matters

Apple's spring product launches are always highly anticipated, as they set the tone for the company's hardware lineup for the year. These new Macs and iPads are expected to bring performance and feature improvements that will appeal to a wide range of consumers, from students to creative professionals.

The details

According to the rumor mill, Apple's March 4 event will focus on updates to its Mac and iPad lineups. On the Mac side, the company is expected to introduce a new budget-friendly MacBook, a refreshed MacBook Air with the M5 chip, and updated MacBook Pro models featuring the M5 Pro and M5 Max processors. For iPads, Apple is rumored to release the 12th-generation iPad with the A18 Bionic chip, as well as an iPad Air with the M4 processor. While an iPhone 17e with the Dynamic Island feature is also expected, it may not be announced at this particular event.

  • Apple has confirmed the event will take place on March 4, 2026 at 9 am in New York.

The players

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What they’re saying

“While I'm aware that Apple is working on some kind of iPad and Mac launch this spring, there is finally a confirmation and, more importantly, a date.”

— Maria Diaz, Author (zdnet.com)

What’s next

Apple is expected to provide more details about the new products in the coming weeks leading up to the March 4 event.

The takeaway

Apple's spring product launch event is always a highly anticipated event, and this year's lineup of updated Macs and iPads is expected to bring significant performance and feature improvements across the company's hardware offerings.