Apple to launch new iPad models on May 7

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Apple has announced the date on which it is expected to launch its new lineup of iPads — May 7. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Apple CEO Tim Cook said, “Pencil us in for May 7”, with an animated, hand-drawn Apple logo, hinting at a possible third-generation Apple Pencil.

Pencil us in for May 7! ✏️ #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/1tvyB7h450

— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) April 23, 2024

Rumours are buzzing about significant upgrades coming to the iPad Pro, marking some of the most substantial improvements since the 2021 M1 overhaul. These upgrades are said to include an OLED display (with a slight size increase to 13 inches for the larger model), an updated M3 chipset, and the long-awaited horizontal repositioning of the front-facing camera. Additionally, there’s speculation about a revamped Magic Keyboard with an aluminium design and a larger trackpad.

This event will bring an end to the longest wait for new iPad models since Apple entered the product category.

In addition to the iPad Pro updates, it’s expected that we’ll also see refreshed iPad Air models, possibly including a larger 12.9-inch size. A recent report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman notes that inventory of the current iPad Air is dwindling at Apple’s retail stores, suggesting an upgraded model is on the horizon.

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KV Prasad Journo follow politics, process in Parliament and US Congress. Former Congressional APSA-Fulbright Fellow