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Apple’s upcoming Let Loose event will take place on May 7 at 7.30 pm IST. The event will be livestreamed online on the Apple’s official global website. Here are some of the products that are expected to debut at the global launch event
Apple iPad Pro is likely to be launched in two size options: 12.9-inch and 11-inch. These models are expected to come with OLED displays to offer improved brightness and significant boosts in contrast, including much darker black levels. The bigger model is expected to shrink by 20 per cent while the smaller one might shrink by 15 per cent
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple might surprise everyone and introduce the first iPad Pro model with the M4 chip. There is also a chance that the new iPad Pro models are powered by M3 chip. Either way, the upcoming models are expected to introduce an improved chipset in the new tabs.
Apple is likely to launch iPad Air in two size options: 12.9-inch and 10.9-inch. They are likely to be powered by M2 chipset. Apple is also expected to launch the upcoming iPad Air in new colour variants. Notably, it will not get the new Magic Keyboard, unlike the Pro models and support for Apple Pencil is still unknown
The rumoured third-gen Apple Pencil is expected to look like its predecessor except for the tip that might come with a glossy texture. For the first time ever, it is expected to come with haptic touch functionality. It is rumoured that a “squeeze” option in Apple Pencil 3 is likely to open a few apps. It might also come with interchangeable magnetic tips
The rumoured Apple Magic Keyboard is expected to come with a unique design and an aluminum base so that it looks more true to its form when used in iPad Pro models. It is also expected that the upcoming Magic Keyboard trackpad will be bigger as compared to the current one.
The prices of the upcoming iPad Pro models are likely to increase this year. This is because of the new chipset, new Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil. Reports suggest that the models might witness a bump of $100 (approx Rs 8,000) globally.
Apple CEO, Tim Cook, is describing the ‘Let Loose’ event as a ‘different kind of event’. As per the Washington Post, Cook is likely to drop hint at new artificial intelligence features at the event tomorrow and unveil them at the World Wide Developers Conference in June