Apple will launch a new model in March (Apple will launch a smaller and cheaper iPhone 9 at its March 31 launch)

Apple's next big launch may be over, but the rumored iPhone 9 (possibly iPhone SE 2) may arrive at the store later than we expected. In this week's Apple Core package, we are shortening the date of Apple's spring event and studying the impact on the company.

The date of Apple's event in March is tentative.

While we were waiting for the official news of Apple's spring launch, a source had already made a bet on a certain date. IPhone-Ticker, a German website, published a report this week claiming that Tuesday, March 31st, will be an event for Apple. The media quoted sources directly related to Apple. It is reported that Apple plans to release the long-awaited iPhone SE sequel at this event. As a result, the new phone may be smaller and cheaper than Apple's current phone, so it will go on sale on Friday, April 3.

Whether the report really depends on it remains to be seen, but according to Apple's recent history, the date doesn't seem to be long. Apple's last two spring events took place in the last week of March, in line with forecasts for March 31. As this week enters April, the week of March 23 is still under discussion.

IPhone 9 mentioned in the report may be the headline of the event, but iPad Pro should also be updated. Now, five years later, there are rumors that a three-camera module similar to iPhone 11 will be used. At the spring event, a new MacBook with a scissors keyboard and some wildcards that Apple might add is also possible. These may include high-end in-ear Bluetooth headsets, rumored air tag micro-tracking devices, and wireless charging pads such as the discontinued AirPower.

Apple has proven its influence.

For weeks, we've been hearing that some of Apple's 2020 product lineup may be delayed because of factory closures. The latest such report from the news website Nikkei specifically mentions iPhone 9. According to media reports, Apple may miss the production schedule and fail to arrive in time before the scheduled release date.

Apple has not yet confirmed whether its products will be delayed, but it will definitely have an impact. Apple issued a press release this week warning investors that it would not be able to meet its March quarterly revenue forecast.

Apple said top suppliers such as Foxconn were forced to shut down because of a health crisis. Although they are now resuming some production, their growth rate is lower than expected. Many Apple stores have been temporarily closed and a few have reduced their business hours.

The virus also led to the cancellation of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the biggest phone show this year, at which companies such as LG and Huawei will unveil their new devices.

Despite the potential effects, Apple is sensitive to the greater health impact of the virus. "our top priority now and forever is the health and safety of our employees, supply chain partners, customers and the communities in which we operate," the company said. " It also helps to support global health responses.