Apple will reportedly unveil a new iPhone and iPad in March


Apple is reportedly holding its first major livestream extravaganza of 2016 on March 15, sources told 9to5Mac and BuzzFeed News.
The tech giant is expected to introduce a smaller iPhone to replace the 5s, with a 4-inch display and faster chip, and an iPad Air. Expect a new line of Apple Watch bands, as well.
Apple has declined to comment on the news.
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Julie Kliegman is a freelance writer based in New York. Her work has appeared in BuzzFeed, Vox, Mental Floss, Paste, the Tampa Bay Times and PolitiFact. Her cats can do somersaults.
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