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Apple releases an event to introduce new iPads on May 7
Apple announced on Tuesday that the company will hold an event on May 7, following reports that the much-anticipated updated iPad Pro and iPad Air models will be released the following month. Information about event This is an online-only reveal. Everyone has to wait until next month for a splashy i…
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Apple announced on Tuesday that the company will hold an event on May 7, following reports that the much-anticipated updated iPad Pro and iPad Air models will be released the following month. Information about event This is an online-only reveal. Everyone has to wait until next…
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Apple announced on Tuesday that the company will hold an event on May 7, following reports that the much-anticipated updated iPad Pro and iPad Air models will be released the following month. This is an online-only reveal. Everyone has to wait until next month for a splashy in-person event. But the Cupertino, California-based company did not disclose more details about the event that would kick off at 7 a.m. PT (2 p.m/ GMT). Watch live at apple.com/apple-events.
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Analysis
Apple ‘s foreign suppliers had increased production of the new iPads, with an early May launch scheduled, according to a Bloomberg News report in March. The new models would be the first lineup revamp by Apple since 2018. FaceTime cameras for the iPad Pro series have been suggested, which is a welcome addition. Based on other reports, the iPad Pro model may have OLED displays, which would bring its specifications closer to those of current tablets and potentially allow for a thinner chassis. The iPad may support MagSafe charging, which may necessitate the purchase of new, faster chargers. Regarding the iPad Air, a bigger screen—possibly measuring 12.9 inches—might be available. Given that the iPad Air is still on the M1, a newer processor is probably in order, and the camera might be moved to a more practical location.
Key Points
- The company Apple released on Tuesday that it will hold a special Apple event on May 7 to get ready for new Apple hardware—iPad Pro and iPad Air.
- The new models would represent Apple’s first overhaul of that lineup since 2018.
- Apple is also scheduled to hold its World Wide Developers Conference from June 10 to June 14.
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