Apple has set May 7 as the date for its next hardware reveal event. The primary focus of this show will be on the iPad, particularly a new tablet with an OLED display. Apple posted the event details on its website on Tuesday, and the Apple Pencil took center stage in the featured image. The event will commence at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT on May 7 and will be streamed live on Apple’s website and the Apple TV app. This event marks Apple’s first hardware showcase of 2024, and there are high expectations for the company to unveil the rumored iPad Pro OLED. The new tablets are anticipated to feature 11.1-inch and 13-inch displays, making them 1mm thinner than the current iPad Pros. Rumors also suggest that the new iPad Pro OLED will be powered by Apple’s M3 chip, which is currently found in its Mac lineup. Additionally, there are whispers of significant changes coming to the Apple Pencil. A hint of an impending upgrade to the iPad stylus was discovered in Apple’s event invitation. While specific details about the upcoming changes to the stylus are still unknown, the current Apple Pencil lacks certain desired features, such as pressure sensitivity. It is likely that the May 7 event will also showcase the rest of Apple’s refreshed iPad lineup, including updated versions of the iPad Air and potentially new accessories like a Magic Keyboard. This event marks the beginning of Apple’s annual hardware and software reveal schedule. In June, Apple will hold its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), where it will unveil the latest updates coming to its operating systems. Then, most likely in September, the company will hold its grand reveal of the new iPhone lineup.
Apple’s Hardware Reveal Event on May 7: Focus on New iPads and iPad Pro OLED
