Apple holds at least one event everywhere where they announce their new lineup of iPhones, Macs, Apple Watches, and much more. This year too, the first Apple Event is set to take place on May 7. This news comes before the much anticipated WWDC, where some of the cool Apple developer announcements will be made official for the public. The May 7 Apple Event is set to bring a new lineup of iPads. 

Let’s go ahead and take a look at the upcoming iPad launches that will take place at the event. 

Spring Apple Events: What have we seen previously?

Apple has previously launched some new colours of iPhones, new Macs, new iPads, and some home gadgets at Spring Apple events in the past. The 2024 Apple Event to be held on May 7 is being named “Let Loose,” which shows an image of a hand holding an Apple pencil. Most of the tech experts have expressed the new event as a curtain raiser for the next iPad lineup. 

As Apple is very good at hiding their upcoming phones and preventing any leaks, there could be another unexpected announcement at the event. It could probably be a new product or a major upgrade of an existing Apple product. As the event is not far away from happening, we are excited to see what Apple has kept for us in the box!

Expected Product Launches In Spring Apple Event on May 7th

We have compiled a list of the possible launches that could take place in the event. It includes the new iPad lineup, magic keyboard and Apple pencil series. 

iPad Air: Upgraded M2 Version

iPad air has been the sweet spot for the iPad lineup as it has most of the high-end processing power like the iPad Pro series. But it lags behind in certain areas, like the Pro-Motion display and faster USB-C port speeds. This Apple event is set to bring the latest iPad Air with the M2 chip, which will provide a significant boost to the processing power. This upgrade is long overdue, as the last iPad Air M1 was released in 2022. 

Other upgrades to the new iPad Air M2 will include the front-facing camera being brought to landscape mode. Plus, there are rumours that Apple is also planning to launch a 12.9-inch iPad Air, which will be the cheapest large-screen iPad. It will provide an option for those who don’t want to spend a lot of money on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. 

M3 iPad Pro: OLED Displays?

The iPad series has not been upgraded in the past 18 months and an update is long overdue. The iPad Pro 12.9 inch is set to get a big upgrade in terms of performance and display features. The iPad Pro is set to get the latest M3 chip, which has significantly improved GPU and neural engine performance compared to the previous M2 chip.

Plus, the display on the iPad Pro is all set for a big change, as Apple is going to use the first-ever OLED display on any iPad. For content creators and digital artists, this will be a huge update, as the blacks will be deep and the colors will be more saturated and contrasty. This will be the best display ever used on an iPad. The iPad Pro is also expected to be thinner with smaller bezels.

Will there be a new iPad Mini or iPad?

Most probably not. There is a very small chance that Apple will be refreshing the baseline iPad or iPad Mini, as they always prioritize the iPad Air and Pro series for the first update. You shouldn’t hope for a new model for any one of the two mainline products. Some unofficial rumours suggest that a new 11th generation iPad and 7th generation iPad mini are in the works but don’t expect them to be released by the end of this year. 

Conclusion 

The Apple event named “Let Loose” is set to take place on May 7th with the announcement of new iPad Air and iPad Pro models. The products will have upgraded M2 and M3 chipsets to enhance their performance and features. The iPad Pro is set to have the first-ever OLED display on an iPad. Plus, there will be an announcement of a new Apple pencil and a next generation smart keyboard.

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