I can’t do those things on my iPhone or espresso machine, but I bought those devices for different purposes.
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What to Expect From the May 7 Apple Event
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Someone’s upset…. Also are people really still upset about the notch? I thought people got over it at most a week after using it. And they should keep slimming bezels. Do you remember how heavy the original iPad was?
The Logitech keyboard folio is half the price of the Magic Keyboard and is much nicer feeling and looking. The iPad is still awkward to use on your lap with either the Magic Keyboard or Logitech, though. The iPad simply weighs too much compared to the rather light-weight keyboard.
I think people expect the iPad to be able to do with iOS what the Surface does for Windows.
But it shouldn't be more problematic than an iphone 13 screen lets say...am i wrong? I'm more worried about burning issues.
When Apple makes a Pencil that works on iPhone as well, then I will be impressed!
Apple is set to hold its first event of the year next Tuesday, and the focus will be on the iPad. The iPad Pro and iPad Air models are set to be updated, and Apple also plans to refresh some of its iPad accessories.
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This guide features details on everything that we're expecting to see at the "Let Loose" event that will take place on May 7.
iPad Pro
The iPad Pro models will be the star of Apple's event, featuring the first larger form factor OLED displays. OLED display technology will bring deeper blacks, better contrast, more vibrant colors, and better power efficiency.
Apple is said to be using the "best OLED panels on the market" with higher brightness, extended battery life, 120Hz ProMotion refresh rates, and a long lifetime for the OLED technology. OLED displays have pixels that can be controlled individually, so high dynamic range content looks more realistic and true-to-life.
The iPad Pro models will be available in 11.1-inch and 12.9-inch sizes, and both models will be thinner with slimmed down bezels. The 11.1-inch iPad Pro is expected to be 5.1mm thick, down from 5.9mm, while the 12.9-inch model will be 5mm thick, down from 6.4mm. The tablets will be roughly the same size as the current models, with small changes to the length and width.
It's not entirely clear which M-series chip the iPad Pro models will use, and there is a possibility that these will be the first devices equipped with the AI-focused next-generation M4 chip. If that doesn't happen, Apple will use the M3 that's in the iMac and MacBook Air. Either way, it'll mark a massive improvement.
Along with slimmed down bezels, the iPad Pro's front-facing camera is expected to be relocated to the side of the device rather than the top, so the camera will be upright when the iPad is in a landscape orientation. That makes more sense for video calls and filming done when the iPad is used with a keyboard.
There have been rumors of possible MagSafe charging support and up to 4TB of storage, and we could also see prices go up. Multiple sources have said that the OLED technology will make the 2024 iPad Pro models more expensive, but just how much more expensive remains to be seen. Rumors have ranged from $160 more to $700 more.
For more on the rumors that we've heard so far about the iPad Pro, we have a dedicated 2024 iPad Pro guide.
iPad Air
The iPad Air will get a refresh alongside the iPad Pro, and for the first time, Apple is splitting the Air lineup and introducing two models. The first iPad Air will be a direct successor to the current version, measuring in at 10.9 inches. The second model will come in at 12.9 inches, similar to the iPad Pro.
Offering the iPad Air in two screen sizes will allow customers who want a large screen at a more affordable price than the iPad Pro to have that option. The 10.9 and 12.9-inch iPad Air models will not have the same OLED screen technology Apple is bringing to the iPad Pro, instead using LCD, and that will keep costs lower.
We are not expecting design changes to the iPad Air, except for the new, larger size. Both models will look like the iPad Air 4, featuring an edge-to-edge display with slim bezels and an aluminum chassis with flat, rounded edges. The iPad Air will be thicker than the iPad Pro, and it will have thicker bezels.
Leaked iPad Air images point to a rear camera with a protruding pill-shaped camera bump that's similar to the design we're expecting to see with the iPhone 16. The front camera could be repositioned so that it will be at the top of the iPad Air when it's in landscape mode, allowing it to be in the right orientation for video calls when it's used with a keyboard. The current version has the camera at the top when it is in portrait mode.
While we won't see notable design updates, Apple may introduce new color options. The existing model comes in a range of pastel shades, so Apple could tweak the color selection.
We have more on what's expected for the iPad Air in our iPad Air guide.
Apple Pencil
The iPad Pro and iPad Air will be accompanied by an updated version of the Apple Pencil, which Apple might call the Apple Pencil 3. It isn't yet clear if there will be design changes, but it is expected to be the first Apple Pencil that supports haptic feedback.
How that haptic feedback will be used remains to be seen, but code in iOS 17.5 suggested there will be a "squeeze" gesture that could do things like activate different tools and settings in apps.
There were rumors of interchangeable magnetic tips at one point, but we don't know if that's actually a feature that's coming or an inaccurate rumor. Deeper integration with the Vision Pro is a possibility, and it could perhaps work with drawing apps that support visionOS. There's also a chance that we could see the Apple Pencil come in both black and white rather than just white.
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I’m not familiar with the Logitech but appreciate the insight. Honestly, I find laptops uncomfortable to use on the lap so wouldn’t use the iPad there. But all that aside, I think the Magic Keyboard makes the use of the 12.9 iPad very laptop-ish. And with your input it seems the Logitech does it as well or better. So I don’t understand the previous contributor’s experience.
You may be right. I tend to think the only tools some people carry in their toolbox is a one hammer, one screwdriver, and one vice grip.
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Did you check prices on Dell’s XPS lineup?Everything will be overpriced as usual from the event.😂
The narrative is that mac sales are increasing so I guess most customers do think 8 is enough or a paid upgrade is worth it
You are confusing your own wants and needs with what the majority want… and given their size, and in spite of all the negativity here, Apple are likely very good at knowing what the majority of customers want
Going to miss it live because I am in yoga class at that time, bummer. But at least apple does archive the stream,
I would miss my own funeral for the chance to watch a pre-recorded broadcast showcasing the latest and greatest best-of-breed products from Apple. I don't know how I would do this exactly, but I would try.
Who is “people”? Because iPads are much more successful in the market than the Surface. And just because you are “able to do” things doesn’t mean that you can really do them (no one* uses the Surface as a tablet).
Where to start… let’s just say that the menu bar (which is indirect control) on a touch device (which is direct control) is a terrible idea. And we know that since the iPhone/Android succeeded against Windows Phone/Symbian and the iPad succeeded against Windows tablets.
Then, you cannot just slap fullscreen mac windows: the targets would be very small, gestures would be very awkward (how do you hover or scroll?), etc. How do you want to implement overlapping windows? People already complain that SM is difficult to adjust, and it’s adapted to touch controls. Porting the macOS window management system would result in nightmare UX.
The iPad is already a useful device for many people, that’s a fact. The Mac is useful for some others. But the niche device, based on amount of users, is the Mac, and that’s also a fact.
Couldn’t be less excited for the new iPad if I tried. Apple still has this obsession that “Pro” means ever this has to get thinner and thinner. It makes a device less durable and reduces space for additional battery capacity. Apple needs a course correction, their products and services feel stagnant and lacking value, icloud being a the worst rip off.
I think your dictionary is a little outdated. In mine it says letting loose means doing a huge cocktail of drugs that “can’t” be mixed and then either dance or have sex for 9 hours straight.
I have such big expectations for this event. Show me some cool stuff, Tim👏👏
I'm shcoked at how gimped iPadOS is considering the poewr of the hardware. It's because of the OS that I got rid of my iPad as I just couldn't use it properly for work. I love macOS too much, and I need a proper desktop OS to be productive on. I know whey they are avoiding letting iPadOS get anywhere near its Mac counterpart, but it is hamerping the product.
These days I just do not understand why there is an Air, and 2 Pro models. With the value iPad existing, the Air just seems silly it's not like its feather light or gutless.
Ah, so you bemoan the cost of Apple devices but have no factual clue about pricing with competing vendors?