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Apple Begins Three-Day Launch Push as Reports Point to Budget MacBook

The company is skipping a livestream in favor of daily releases ahead of March 4 hands-on sessions in three cities.

Overview

  • Apple’s staggered rollout starts today and runs through March 4, with announcements expected via press releases and product videos rather than a keynote.
  • Invite-only “Special Apple Experience” hands-on sessions are scheduled for March 4 in New York, London and Shanghai.
  • Tim Cook teased the cadence on X, calling it “a big week ahead” and saying “it all starts Monday morning.”
  • Reporting from multiple outlets centers on a new entry-level MacBook expected to use an A-series chip, come in colorful finishes and target sub-$1,000 pricing to court students and Chromebook/Windows switchers.
  • Bloomberg-sourced reports say Apple warned retail staff to expect a “major rush,” as additional expected reveals include an iPhone 17e with an A19 chip and MagSafe plus updates across iPad and M5 MacBook lines.