Apple announces spring event, expected to unveil iPhone SE, iPad Air
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Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) announced on Wednesday its first product event of the year, taking place on March 8, where it is expected to show off a new iPhone SE and more.
The event, entitled, "Peak performance," is expected to see the tech giant show off the iPhone SE with 5G capabilities, bringing its entire smartphone lineup into the 5G-era.

In addition, the Tim Cook-led Apple (AAPL) is widely believed to show off a new iPad Air, new Macs that use Apple's M-series of chips and perhaps more.
The virtual event will start at 1 p.m. EST and will be streamed on Apple's website, its YouTube channel and the AppleTV app.
Apple (AAPL) shares were higher in mid-Wednesday trading, gaining slightly more than 1.5% to $165.83.
On Tuesday, Apple (AAPL) said it was cutting off online sales and product exports to Russia, amid the country's invasion of Ukraine.