Apple aims to debut a new low-cost 5G iPhone and iPad in early March

Apple aims to release a new low-cost iPhone and an updated iPad in March 2022. — Dreamstime/TNS

Apple Inc is targeting a date on or near March 8 to unveil a new low-cost iPhone and an updated iPad, according to people with knowledge of the matter, kicking off a potentially record-setting year for product launches.

The announcement will mark Apple’s first major event since a new MacBook Pro debuted in October. Like the company’s other recent launches, it’s expected to be an online presentation rather than in-person, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the deliberations are private.