Don’t forget to mark your calendars for Apple’s upcoming May event, set for Tuesday, May 7th, at 7 a.m. Pacific Time (10 a.m. Eastern Time). Catch the live stream on both Apple.com and YouTube. The event’s theme, “Let Loose,” hints at an emphasis on iPads, evident from its artistic portrayal of the iconic Apple Pencil.
This event will be entirely virtual, inviting both the media and the general public to join online. Apple is expected to unveil new iPad Pro and iPad Air models, along with updates to the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard accessories.
Apple’s May Event: Rumored Highlights
- Expect the debut of two new iPad Pro models featuring the advanced M3 chip, stunning OLED displays, sleeker designs, thinner bezels, and possibly a matte screen option. Other rumored features include a landscape-oriented front camera and potential support for MagSafe wireless charging.
- The iPad Air lineup is set for an overhaul, with two new models equipped with the powerful M2 chip and featuring landscape-oriented front cameras. Notably, whispers of a groundbreaking 12.9-inch iPad Air with a revolutionary mini-LED display promise unparalleled visual experiences.
- Apple is rumored to introduce a revamped Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro, boasting an aluminum build for enhanced durability, a larger trackpad for improved usability, and various design refinements.
- Rounding out the lineup is a highly anticipated update to the Apple Pencil, rumored to introduce a new “squeeze” gesture for streamlined navigation and functionality. Additionally, speculation suggests eventual support for visionOS, further enhancing accessibility for users.
Apple enthusiasts have eagerly awaited this event, as the company has not released any new iPads since late 2022. The timing is perfect, just over a month before Apple’s annual developers conference WWDC, scheduled from June 10 to June 14.
