Apple March 2016 launch event as it happened: We got to see New iPhone SE, 9.7in iPad Air Pro, iOS 9.3, Apple Watch straps confirmed - but no Macs. Here's all the details as they happened.
1. Apple 'iPhone SE' Event as it Happened
at the Apple Campus in Cupertino on March 21
2. Key Announcements:
1. A new smaller 4-inch iPhone SE
2. New Apple watch wristbands.
3. A new 9.7 inch iPad Pro.
4. iOS 9.3
5. Siri search on Apple tv
6. Environmental Renewal
3. 4-inch iPhone SE
After experimenting with the phablet-style iPhone 6, Apple appears to be heading in the opposite direction, with
a new 4-inch model. Recent links also suggests that the volume and power keys may be repositioned slightly.
4. Apple Watch Wristbands
Prices for the Apple Watch have
been slashed by retailers–a move
that fueled speculation an Apple
Watch 2 could be in the works. The
Apple Store, however, has held its
own prices steady. While next-gen
device could be debuted, it’s more
likely Apple Watch-lovers will just get
some more bling in the form of new
wristbands.
5. iPad Pro
Leaks from an iPad case suggest there could be a 9.7-inch iPad Pro with up to four speakers. There’s a new,
smaller cutout under the camera, possibly for an LED flash, and the same-old headphone jack is still there.
6. iOS 9.3
This isn't a major OS update, but it still comes with some cool new features and at least one critical security
fix. Updated iPhones and iPads will adjust their lighting depending on the time of day; Apple’s calling it Night
Shift.
7. Siri search on Apple
tv
Starting today users can download the latest version of Apple's tv software, tvOS 9.2, and the most important
part of the update is definitely the addition of dictation.
8. Environmental Renewal
Apple gave an update to its ambitious goal of running all its facilities on 100 percent renewable energy.
Currently 93 percent of its facilities run on renewable power, and 100 percent of US facilities are
environmental-friendly.