The Event 1x1 May 2026

Redesigned for the Pro models with a function row, an aluminum palm rest, and a larger trackpad with haptic feedback, making the iPad feel more like a laptop than ever before. Software and Pricing

Added a squeeze gesture for tool palettes, a gyroscope for "barrel roll" control, and haptic feedback. Crucially, it added Find My support. The Event 1x1

Apple teased the creative potential of these chips with updates to and Logic Pro 2 , featuring "Live Multicam" and AI-driven stem splitting. To make room for the new models, the base 10th-generation iPad saw a price drop to $349, while the iPad Mini remained unchanged. Conclusion Redesigned for the Pro models with a function

The "Let Loose" event was less about software revolution and more about . By debuting the M4 in an iPad rather than a Mac, Apple signaled that the iPad is no longer just a companion device, but the primary vehicle for their most advanced silicon and display technology. Apple teased the creative potential of these chips

The device also saw a radical physical redesign, becoming the thinnest Apple product ever made (5.1mm for the 13-inch model). By moving the front-facing camera to the landscape edge, Apple finally addressed a long-standing user complaint, optimizing the device for video calls and keyboard use. Expanding Choice: iPad Air

The undisputed centerpiece was the new iPad Pro. Skipping the M3 generation entirely, Apple introduced the , built on second-generation 3-nanometer technology. This jump was primarily driven by the "Tandem OLED" display—two OLED panels layered to achieve 1,000 nits of full-screen brightness. Apple branded this the Ultra Retina XDR display.

To complement the hardware, Apple refreshed its key peripherals: