March is a huge month for Apple fans–here’s what’s coming

Apple is kicking off March with a bang, releasing five or more products in the first week alone, including what is likely to be the first MacBook designed to address a more affordable market segment.

But that’s not all. The software releases are worth paying attention to as well, and there’s good content on Apple TV and Apple Arcade this month, too.

New Macs, iPads, iPhone 17e, and more

Apple will start off March with the release of a tranche of products—five or more, if the rumors are correct. There’s an “Apple Experience” for the press being held in three cities on the morning of March 4, but some of the products may be unveiled before that. Depending on when you read this, some may have already arrived, but here’s what we’ll probably see this week:

Low-cost MacBook: We’re not sure what Apple will call it, but the biggest release this week will be a new MacBook designed to be priced “well under $1,000.” It’s the most popular price segment and one that Apple has never competed in before. This MacBook is rumored to have a display around 13 inches, an A18 Pro or A19 chip, and a few other corners cut compared to the MacBook Air.

M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro: We got the M5 MacBook Pro last fall, but the higher-end models still contain M4 chips. This release will bring us the more powerful variants of the M5, but don’t expect much else to change.

iPhone 17e: Just like last year’s iPhone 16e, but with an A19 processor, MagSafe, and probably a C1X modem and N1 networking chips.

M5 MacBook Air: There’s a good chance that the MacBook Air will get its M5 upgrade as well. It’s time.

M5 Mac Studio: It’s more of a long shot at this time, but the Mac Studio is expected to get an upgrade to the M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips in the first quarter of the year.

M5 Mac mini: Also due for its M5 upgrade (to an M5 and M5 Pro) is the Mac mini. Rumors say it’s coming in the first half of 2026, but we’re not sure about the timing.

Studio Display: Apple is working on a new Studio Display (maybe two!) that will feature ProMotion, HDR, and other improvements. It’s expected in the first half of this year, but we’re not exactly sure when.

iPad Air: Due for an update to the M4. There shouldn’t be any other changes.

iPad: The current base-model iPad has an A16. It should get a bump to the A17 or A18 with support for Apple Intelligence.

Apps and software updates

Testing for the 26.4 OS releases is currently underway. There’s no new Siri, but there are some other nice features like new Apple Music full-page playlist and album art, a video podcast experience, and iPhone-style battery charge limits on MacBooks.

For the last several years, the x.4 updates have been released in mid-to-late March, and we expect that will be true again. If so, the 26.5 beta might start in March, and could give us a glimpse at the oft-delayed Siri update we were supposed to get in 26.4.

Services

Apple TV+

Here are the shows, series, and movies we expect to release on Apple TV+ in March. If you want to know what’s coming later, check our full guide to upcoming Apple TV+ content.

Imperfect Women: Imperfect Women examines a crime that shatters the lives of three women in a decades-long friendship. The unconventional thriller explores guilt and retribution, love and betrayal, and the compromises we make that irrevocably alter our lives. March 18

Wonder Pets: In the City: Wonder Pets: In the City introduces a trio of heroes: Izzy the Guinea Pig, Tate the Snake, and Zuri the Bunny. These heroic classroom pets live in a kindergarten in New York City and travel all around the globe in their amazing “Jetcar” to rescue animals in musical, mini-opera-themed adventures.  March 20

For All Mankind (season 5): The fifth and likely final season of the sci-fi epic that imagines an alternate reality where the Soviet Union beat the United States to the moon, and the decades of space race that follows. March 27

Apple Arcade

Apple releases most Apple Arcade games on the first Friday of each month. Check our Apple Arcade FAQ for a full list of Apple Arcade games and more details on the service. Occasionally, games are released with no forewarning, but you’ll usually see next month’s releases listed in the Coming Soon section.

Pocket Love+: Design your dream home, dress up your perfect couple, and adopt cute pets in this cozy sim. March 5

Flow Free+: Connect matching colors with pipes in this simple puzzle game. March 5

Oceanhorn 3: The last floating island of the Sky Realm has just landed in the Shadow Sea, ushering in a new era of exploration! March 5

Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story+: Run a sweets shop with the popular manga character Doraemon. March 5