Apple announced a May 7 livestream event, giving us a strong indication that the Cupertino-based tech giant is set to reveal a new iPad Pro and iPad Air — and a few other accessories to go along with them.
As someone who has been keeping a sharp eye on rumors and leaks regarding the iPad Pro and iPad Air, I’ve got a pretty good idea what Apple purportedly plans on revealing at the May 7 event.
May 7 event: What will Apple reveal?
As mentioned, Apple is reportedly planning on releasing a new iPad Pro. According to scuttlebutt from Apple bean spillers like Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, it will have the following new features:
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New OLED display for a sharper, brighter screen
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New location for the webcam (moving to landscape orientation)
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New M3 chip
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Slimmer chassis
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Thinner bezels
For a more in-depth look at what to expect from the next-generation top-tier Apple tablet, check out our oft-updated iPad Pro 2024 rumor hub.
We’re also expecting a new iPad Air. Here’s what the rumor mill is saying:
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New miniLED display
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Two sizes as opposed to one: the traditional 10.9-inch variant and a new 12.9-inch size
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New webcam location
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New M2 chip
If you crave more information, sink your teeth into all the leaks and rumors surrounding the cheaper Apple tablet in our iPad Air 2024 rumor hub.
Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil
Along with new iPads, Apple is reportedly planning on unleashing a new Magic Keyboard as well as a new Apple Pencil with a new “squeeze gesture” perk.
Mashable will be covering the highly anticipated livestream event, so stay tuned for our coverage on the rumored new iPads.