Apple is gearing up to announce new products at a special event on Tuesday, May 7 at 7 a.m. Pacific, 10 a.m. Eastern, 3 p.m. U.K. The event will be held online and can be watched on Apple’s website, YouTube channel, or Apple TV. This event is significant as it marks the end of the longest period between iPad launches.
The most anticipated announcements are the new iPad Pro models, with new 11-inch and 12.9-inch versions expected. These models are rumored to feature a new design with slimmer bezels around the screen and a repositioning of the FaceTime camera. Both models are expected to have OLED displays for the first time, putting an end to the difference in display technology between Pro sizes. There are also reports of a possible launch of a new Apple processor, the M4, although there is skepticism around this detail.
In addition to the iPad Pro, Apple is also expected to unveil new models of the iPad Air. This will be the first time that new models of both the iPad Pro and iPad Air are launched together. The iPad Air is rumored to come in two sizes, with a 10.9-inch model and a larger 12.9-inch model expected. The larger model may use unsold inventory of 12.9-inch iPad Pro displays with miniLED technology. The release date for the new iPad Air models is expected to be on Friday, May 17 or Friday, May 24.
The event is also expected to feature the announcement of a new Apple Pencil with haptic feedback and a new way of interacting with it by squeezing the Pencil. The release date for the new Apple Pencil is also expected to be on Friday, May 17. While there have been rumors of a big AI component in the event, it is speculated that the major AI innovations will be saved for WWDC in June. There have also been rumors of the international release of Apple Vision Pro, but it is believed that WWDC will be the platform for any announcements regarding the headset.
Overall, the Apple event on Tuesday is highly anticipated for the potential unveiling of new iPad Pro and iPad Air models, as well as updates to the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard. While there are doubts surrounding the rumored launch of a new Apple processor and the international release of Apple Vision Pro, the event is expected to be an exciting moment for Apple fans and tech enthusiasts. Stay tuned for more updates on this event and the new products expected to be announced.
