Apple will hold its “Let Loose” event next Tuesday (7), where it is expected to announce new models of the iPad Pro, iPad Air and a new Apple Pencil. In the promotional image, it is possible to see, highlighted, the Stylus pen.
None of the aforementioned launches have been confirmed. For several months now, rumors have been citing a renewal of the iPad Pro and iPad Air lines. Meanwhile, the iPad and iPad Mini appear as remote possibilities for an update.
The Apple ‘Let loose” event features the new Apple Pencil as its cover.Source: Apple/Reproduction
Apple’s event announcements should be focused on the hardware presentation, as the company has confirmed the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) for June 10th. It is worth noting that Let Loose starts at 11am (Brasília time) and can be watched via Apple’s YouTube channel, or on the TecMundo channel, where there will be a live broadcast with simultaneous translation.
What products should be announced at the Apple event?
New iPad Pro
The latest iPad Pro models were released in 2022, and are equipped with the Apple M2 chip. It was believed that Apple’s new tablet models would arrive with the M3 chip, but some analysts began to assume the possibility of launching with the M4 processor, due to the focus on artificial intelligence (AI) resources.
The iPad Pro has 11 and 12.9 inch versions. The latter could be a little bigger, with a 13-inch display. Another rumor is that both models have an OLED panel screen, and are therefore thinner than the current models.
The camera positioning should also be changed to better suit the device when used horizontally along with the keyboard.
New iPad Air
The iPad Air should be launched with the Apple M2 chip. In addition to the 11-inch version, a 12.9-inch version is expected to be announced. This way, the line could offer a larger model, but cheaper than the Pro line version. The iPad Air’s camera must also be repositioned.
New Magic Keyboard
The Magic Keyboard has not been updated since 2020. There is a possibility that Apple will introduce a new version of the keyboard for its tablets. This time, the accessory would have a frame made of aluminum, as the current model is made of plastic, and was criticized for not matching the premium iPad models.
Current Magic Keyboard model.Source: Apple/Disclosure
New Apple Pencil
The new Apple Pencil should arrive with several improvements. There are no details yet on the new features, but the accessory is expected to have haptic feedback, a new pressure detection feature and be compatible with the “Find My” feature.
Additionally, the new Apple Pencil can come with different interchangeable tips to offer different types of writing.
