How to watch Apple’s May 2024 iPad launch event

Get ready for the May 7 Apple ‘Let Loose’ livestream

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Apple’s ‘Let Loose’ event is taking place May 7, and you can follow ourApple event live blogfor a blow-by-blow account of the livestreamed showcase

The main image for the event features a hand twirling anApple Pencilamid a colorful Apple logo, so we expect there to be a focus on using iPads for creativity, likely with a new and enhanced Pencil. And rumors suggest that theApple Vision Prowill get Pencil support; if so, expect Apple to tout the creation of digital art with in a virtual and mixed reality environment.

So read on for details on how to watch May’sApple event, along with a quick overview on what to expect.

How to watch the Apple Let Loose livestream

Apple’s May event will take place in the form of a livestream. It kicks off on May 7 at 7am PT / 10am ET / 3pm BST, and on May 8 at 12am AEST.

The easiest way to watch the livestream will be onYouTube, where Apple currently has a holding page (see below) where you can set a reminder to get notified of when thesteamstarts. But you can also watch the May Apple event on thecompany’s websiteand on the Apple TV app.

We’ll be reporting on all the action so do keep an eye on TechRadar if you can’t' follow the livestream. And we’re sure to have some interesting videos and insights over on theTechRadar TikTok.

What to expect at the Apple May event

In short: iPads. Going by the rumors so far, we expect Apple to launch aniPad Air 6, which is tipped to potentially come with anOLEDdisplay, a new M-series chip – probably theM2 chipbut with scope for theM3 chipat a push – and come in a new 12.9-inch option for people who want a bigger tablet without needing to splash the cash on a high-end iPad Pro.

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Speaking of which, we’re expecting to see new iPad Pro models. The iPad Pro 2024 modes are tipped to carry on with the 11-inch and 12.9-inch models, but are likely todrop the LCD and mini-LED displays of their respective predecessors for OLED panels; these would likely promise better colors and contrast, a boon for digital artists and content creators. As ‘pro’ tablets we can expect the new iPad Pros to make use of the M3 chip, with the larger model potentially getting a more powerful M3 Pro slice of silicon.

There have beenmurmurs of a new Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil. The former could have a more laptop-like design, potentially being made out of aluminum and featuring a larger trackpad. The new Pencil could have various sensitivity improvements, more gesture options, and better compatibility with third-party apps; moreover it could also work with the Vision Pro.

We also wouldn’t be surprised if Apple touted more Vision Pro features and interconnectivity with the new iPads. And there’s scope for the likes of a new iPad AIr getting a gaming focus given how theiPhone 15 Pro’sA17 Prochip can run console-quality games andApple Arcadekeeps building out its library.

All in all, the May Apple event could be an interesting one. It’s not likely to shake things up like an iPhone launch; we’ll need to wait until September and the likely launch of theiPhone 16range go that. But May 7 could still host a livestream that Apple fans won’t want to miss.

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Roland Moore-Colyer is Managing Editor at TechRadar with a focus on phones and tablets, but a general interest in all things tech, especially those with a good story behind them. He can also be found writing about games, computers, and cars when the occasion arrives, and supports with the day-to-day running of TechRadar. When not at his desk Roland can be found wandering around London, often with a look of curiosity on his face and a nose for food markets.

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