Apple announced that it will hold a special online event on May 7, 2024, to launch the 2024 iPad lineup, which will include the new iPad Air and iPad Pro models. Apple has officially sent invitations to the media, and the event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:30 pm (IST). The theme of the event was “Let Loose” and the Apple Pencil was featured prominently on the invitation.
How to watch and what to expect at the May 7, 2024 Apple event
Apple will broadcast the online event live on its website and YouTube channel. The event will also be available on the Apple TV app. For Indian viewers, the show will start at 7.30 pm IST.
The report emphasizes that this could be a major upgrade for the iPad Pro as it integrates the M1 chip in 2021. Apple may feature an OLED display, a slight increase in size to 13 inches for the larger model, and a much-anticipated repositioning of the front. Face the camera to improve the video conferencing experience. A few leaked reports mention a new Apple Pencil and a redesigned Magic Keyboard, with an aluminum build and a roomier trackpad.
Apple will introduce a new form factor for the iPad
Building on the 2020 redesign that launched with a 10.9-inch display and sleek flat-edge design, Apple is now expanding its iPad Air lineup with a larger 12.9-inch model. This would mark a departure from the hitherto single size, mirroring the split display options in the iPad Pro line.
While the iPad Pro is rumored to feature an improved Magic Keyboard with an aluminum design, the iPad Air will continue to support the existing Magic Keyboard. This difference may encourage users to consider purchasing the more expensive iPad Pro model.
The 2024 iPad may have a mini-LED display
The 12.9-inch iPad Air will feature a mini-LED display that offers higher contrast, brightness and power efficiency than traditional LCD panels. This technology upgrade is expected to lead to a more vibrant and energy-efficient viewing experience, differentiating the larger iPad Air from the 10.9-inch iPad Air.
The iPad 2024 series may have improved cameras
Leaked schematics hint at a redesigned camera bump on the new iPad Air models. A vertically oriented camera module is in the works, likely featuring new cameras and the much-anticipated flash housing. The change could indicate Apple’s plans to enhance the device’s photography capabilities.
The upcoming iPad Air is expected to move its front-facing FaceTime camera from the top bezel to the landscape side. This tweak is intended to improve camera alignment when the device is used in landscape mode or paired with the Magic Keyboard.
