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Apple has announced a slew of new accessibility features coming to iPhone and iPad later this year. These include Eye Tracking, which allows users to interact with the interface using their eyes, and Music Haptics, which provides vibrations in sync with music playback for users with hearing challenges. Other features include Atypical Speech recognition, Vocal Shortcuts, and Personal Voice for users with speech difficulties, and Vehicle Motion Cues to reduce sensory conflict for users experiencing motion sickness in vehicles.

Apple’s recent hardware upgrades for the iPad Air and iPad Pro models are impressive, featuring the latest M2 and M4 chips, larger screen sizes, and advanced OLED displays. However, the excitement is dampened by the limitations of iPadOS, which remains inadequate for serious productivity work. Despite the powerful hardware, multitasking and file management on the iPad remain tedious compared to a traditional computer. While iPadOS 18 may bring some improvements, the current version falls short in utilizing the full potential of the new iPads. This leaves many users questioning whether the hardware upgrades justify the investment when the software experience remains subpar.

Alongside the launch of the iPad Pro 2024 models, Apple has introduced two new accessories: an upgraded Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro. The Magic Keyboard boasts a slimmer design, new colors, and enhanced features like a function row with screen brightness controls and a larger trackpad with haptic feedback. The Apple Pencil Pro introduces a sensor for tool palette activation, a haptic engine for feedback, and improved precision thanks to an internal gyroscope.

Apple is finally holding an iPad-focused press event on Tuesday, May 7th. The “Let Loose” event is expected to reveal new iPad Pro and iPad Air models, as well as tablet accessories, including a new Apple Pencil. Here’s how you can watch the event and what to expect.

Apple is expected to unveil new iPads on May 7, with the biggest change being the introduction of two new iPad Air models, including a larger 12.9-inch option. The new iPad Pro models are expected to debut OLED technology for the first time, while the new iPad Air models will either include less expensive LCD or mini-LED. The iPad Air lineup might feature the M3 chip, while the iPad Pros could introduce an all-new M4 chip. Apple is also expected to increase the prices of the new iPad Pro models, which could create a significant price gap between the new iPad Pro and iPad Air models.

Apple’s Q2 fiscal results reveal a 10% decline in iPhone sales, attributed to a slowdown in China and increased competition from the likes of Google and Microsoft in the AI space. Despite hardware setbacks, Apple outperformed Wall Street expectations, driven by a surge in services revenue and a share buyback program. The company plans to unveil new iPads and tease future AI advancements at upcoming events.

Following the EU’s decision to designate Apple’s iPadOS as a digital ‘gatekeeper,’ Epic Games has announced that its popular battle royale game, Fortnite, will be making a comeback on iPads later this year. The company’s decision comes in response to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which compels Apple to allow alternative app stores, such as Epic’s Game Store, to compete on its platform.

This week’s Apple Loop includes news on the iPhone 16’s camera upgrade, the new iPhone 16 Pro’s button designs, the upcoming iPad launch event, Apple Vision Pro demand, Apple’s open-sourcing of iPhone AI, a critical app coming to the iPad, and more.

Rumors suggest that Apple’s upcoming iPad lineup will feature a powerful AI-centric M4 chip. This chip, paired with iPadOS 18, will introduce a range of AI-powered features, including enhanced transcription, on-device text summarization, and improved image editing capabilities. While these features may not be available in the iPad lineup unveiled at the Let Loose event in May, they are expected to debut in future models released in the fall. The M4-series chips are said to be optimized for running AI workloads on the device, making iPads compelling AI devices even in their current generation. Despite these advancements, Apple’s vision for a true AI tablet may not be fully realized until later releases, as the company continues to improve its AI capabilities through chip upgrades, software advancements, and API integrations.

Apple is reportedly planning to bring the Calculator app to its tablets with the release of iPadOS 18. This will address one of the long-standing omissions in the iPad lineup, providing users with a dedicated tool for performing calculations on their devices. The Calculator app is expected to be available on iPads running iPadOS 18, including all models that are currently compatible with iOS 17. In addition, the Calculator app itself is said to be receiving an upgrade, with a new ‘Math Notes’ feature in the Notes app that will allow for quick calculations.