Apple has announced a special event scheduled for May 7, with the invitation artwork indicating a focus on the iPad, featuring an Apple Pencil. CEO Tim Cook hinted at the unveiling of a new Pencil during a recent post, further fueled by a leak on Apple’s website mentioning “Apple Pencil Pro.”
The last update to the Apple Pencil was in 2018, with improvements including a matte design, enhanced grip, double-tap gesture, and magnetic charging. What enhancements can we expect from the upcoming Apple Pencil 3?
Rumors suggest potential features such as Find My integration for tracking, interchangeable magnetic tips, and support for a “Squeeze” gesture to enable quick actions like adding text or signatures.
Apple’s website also teased the event with an interactive element allowing users to erase the artwork, hinting at the name “Apple Pencil Pro” hidden in the website’s code. Will this signify the introduction of a premium version of the accessory?
The event is anticipated to unveil new iPad Air and iPad Pro models, with the former featuring the M2 chip and a 12.9-inch variant for the first time. The new iPad Pro is rumored to boast OLED displays, a slimmer design, and a mysterious new chip, possibly named M4, geared towards AI tasks.
Additionally, reports suggest a redesigned Magic Keyboard that aligns the iPad with a traditional laptop aesthetic, departing from the current floating design.
Apple’s special event will be livestreamed online at 7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET.
