On Tuesday, May 7, Apple is set to hold its highly anticipated 'Let Loose' product event, where it will unveil its newest lineup of iPad Pro and iPad Air tablets. According to reports by Mark Gurman, the event will feature a brisk video presentation of approximately 35 minutes, similar to the October 'Spooky Fast' event.

The upcoming iPad Pro will boast some exciting enhancements, including OLED displays and a slimmer chassis. It will also be powered by the M4 chip, promising improved performance and efficiency. On the other hand, the iPad Air will receive an upgrade with the M2 chip and will introduce a larger 12.9-inch display size for the first time.

In addition to the new tablet models, Apple is expected to showcase updated versions of the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil. Rumors suggest that the Apple Pencil will even feature a new squeeze gesture with haptic feedback, enhancing the user experience.

The adoption of the M4 chip in the iPad Pro signifies Apple's focus on on-device artificial intelligence capabilities, while delivering incremental improvements in CPU and GPU power. However, details about specific AI features will likely be revealed at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, where proactive AI features are expected to take center stage in iOS 18.

Surprisingly, the 'Let Loose' event is scheduled to commence at 7 AM Pacific Time, deviating from Apple's usual 10 AM time slot. Industry experts speculate that this change in timing is an experiment by Apple to optimize viewership in European and Asian time zones, allowing more users around the world to participate in the event.

Apple enthusiasts are advised to stay tuned to 9to5Mac for comprehensive coverage of all the announcements made during the event. While refreshes for other iPad models are anticipated later in the year, the 'Let Loose' event promises an exciting range of updates and innovations from Apple.

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