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Here’s everything you need to watch Apple’s ‘Spring Forward’ event today

The promo graphic for Apple's "Spring Forward" event on March 9

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Today Apple is hosting its “Spring Forward” event in San Francisco, where it’s expected to unveil new details about the Apple Watch (and may even announce new products, like a Retina MacBook Air).

The event kicks off at 10 a.m. PDT. Click here to watch it live (or visit apple.com/live) and follow our live coverage on Twitter.

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Here’s a brief list of the event start time by time zone, accounting for daylight savings time in the U.S.:

  • Paris: 6 p.m.
  • London: 5 p.m.
  • New York: 1 p.m.
  • Chicago: 12 p.m.
  • San Francisco: 10 a.m.

What do I need to stream?

Apple’s official stream requires Safari on OS X 10.6.8 or later, Safari on iOS 6.0 or later, or a second or third-generation Apple TV (via the Apple Events channel). If you want to watch on a non-Apple device, drop this link straight into VLC.

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What’s launching today?

Above all else, we’re convinced today’s event will center on the Apple Watch. Apple is expected to answer a number of important questions, including when can I buy one, how long will the battery last, what apps will support it, and how much will the gold Apple Watch cost?

In addition, there’s speculation that Apple may unveil its long-rumored Retina MacBook Air. Apple is also expected to release its iOS 8.2 update soon–perhaps today. And for fun, here’s a list of 7 things Apple definitely won’t launch at its Apple Watch event today.

Stay tuned for more. We’ll update this post with context as news breaks during the event!

 

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