Report: Five Things Apple Won't Announce at Its Event Next Week

[MacRumors]

Apple is holding at least five announcements for later in the year that will not arrive at the company's "Let loose" special event next week, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

In a report detailing his expectations for Apple's upcoming event, Gurman noted that there are a total of five things that the company is holding for later in the year:

• AI features: While Apple may tease new AI capabilities with the next-generation iPad Pro, Apple will not "formally unveil" the features until WWDC in June where iPadOS 18 will be previewed.
• Lower-cost entry-level iPad: Apple is apparently working on a version of the 10th-generation iPad introduced in 2022 with a lower price. The current model is $449, sitting in the lineup above the $329 ninth-generation iPad that remains in the lineup. The company is likely to phase out this older model and bring the price down of the redesigned model, but Gurman says this "isn't expected until the end of the year at the earliest."
• Seventh-generation iPad mini: A refreshed iPad mini is said to be in the works featuring improved performance thanks to a faster chip, but it is not due to be announced next week.
• New Macs: While the new iPad Pro models may contain the M4 chip, a processor that will later come to the Mac, Apple is not planning to unveil any new Mac models at the "Let loose" event.
• Fourth-generation AirPods: Apple is said to be nearing production of the fourth-generation AirPods, but these will not launch until the fall alongside the iPhone 16 lineup.

Apple's "Let loose" event is expected to focus on the unveiling of redesigned iPad Pro models with OLED displays, two new iPad Air models, a high-end Magic Keyboard accessory, and a new Apple Pencil. It will take place on Tuesday, May 7 at 7 a.m. Pacific Time (10 a.m. Eastern Time), with a live stream to be available on Apple.com and on YouTube as usual.

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[Newgoblin49]

Let’s see how bad we’ve been Gurman’d after the event

 

[Squirrrrel]

I always love Gurman’s liberal use of the word may. Apple may do this. Apple may do that. Apple may or may not do a lot of things. It’s a great way to make predictions without being at fault when he’s inevitably wrong. Then he changes what he said to deflect.

 

[DMG35]

I mean these are kind of a given. Why not throw in "Iphone 16, M4 MacBook Pro, and AVP II."

 

[apocalyarts]

I suspect we'll get a small Apple TV segment along with the new iPads.

 

[Plutonius]

I also expect Apple to do the usual mention of MacOS games (although little actually changes).

 

[gsmornot]

A new iPad Pro may be nicer than my M1 Pro but I’m waiting for the updated mini.

 

[brofkand]

Nobody really knows what they're doing with AI yet. I really doubt Apple will have it figured out either.

 

[anakin44011]

I mean these are kind of a given. Why not throw in "Iphone 16, M4 iPad Pro, and AVP II."

And the next Homepod
The 12" MacBook
The 16" iPad
The Apple Car
The Apple Robot
The Apple Personal Protection Drone
Apple's acquisition of all major sports leagues
Apple's annexation of various small countries
The Apple Elevator to Mars
...there's A LOT they won't announce

 

[trip1ex]

does this mean an Android phone is coming?

 

[shadowboi]

Judging by the artwork the event will be focused around education/schools.

So yeah, we can expect new cheap iPad with old processor, new Apple Pencil, announce of some new education-focused features for AVP that will probably be available after WWDC (yeah they gotta sell this thing, I am more than sure they will at least try to push it into education market).

Also maybe there will be some minuscule updates to Freeform and Notes apps.

What I am more than sure about the event is that it is going to be boring prerecorded stuff, same as fifth year in a row. Back in the days I always tuned in for every Apple keynote/event. Now I would probably rather watch some movie instead (and read Macrumors article after)

 

[JohnRckr]

Makes me think we will see M4 Max and M4 Ultra straight away in Mac Studio later this year.

 

[Theodore24]

Airpods Max 2?

 

[steve09090]

Nobody really knows what they're doing with AI yet. I really doubt Apple will have it figured out either.

I think they'll have a different direction on it. Cook said "we believe we have advantages that will differentiate us in this new era"

 

[Massy1989]

AirPods Pro fit is poor for me, so recently switched to Beats Solo 4.

Waiting to see what the next base AirPods have in store. That design has always fit me better.

 

[newyorksole]

Airpods Max 2?

man… I WISH.

everyone should literally just expect iPad Pro, iPad Air and cases/accessories.

nothing more lol.

 

[jb310]

Seventh-generation iPad mini: A refreshed iPad mini is said to be in the works featuring improved performance thanks to a faster chip, but it is not due to be announced next week.

It's been 962 days since the last update, according to the MacRumors Buyer's Guide... in the world of consumer tech, this update speed is starting to reach levels that can only be described as George RR Martin-esque.

 

[DesertNomad]

Really just waiting for a new mini... the only iPad that makes sense in aviation.

 

[H.E. Pennypacker]

Why do some people on this thread get so bent out of shape about what Gurman says?

Isn’t this site called Mac RUMORS? Would you honestly think an Apple insider has ALL the right predictions. Stop complaining.

 

[Fuzzball84]

Really just waiting for a new mini... the only iPad that makes sense in aviation.

Yeah, Ive seen some aircraft try to take off with the iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard. Not gonna happen...

They went through the passenger list seeing who was, a bit hefty. But in he end they just asked if anyone was carrying iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard.

 

[maerz001]

Is the ipad mini going the way of the iphone mini?

 

[H.E. Pennypacker]

I always love Gurman’s liberal use of the word may. Apple may do this. Apple may do that. Apple may or may not do a lot of things. It’s a great way to make predictions without being at fault when he’s inevitably wrong. Then he changes what he said to deflect.

I mean who cares right? Is this negatively affecting you? It’s a rumors site buddy. That’s what he does. Do you get angry at Mel Kiper when he is wrong about what team drafts a player. It’s part of the gig.

 

[satchmo]

It'll be interesting to hear how many times 'M4' will be said.

I suspect this will be the primary focus of the event.
Other than repositioning of camera, the iPads will essentially be the same but with a M4 chip on the Pro models.

For me, the wild card is the Apple Pencil.
It's new capabilities can be the showstopper and make a 'meh' event into a really interesting one.

 

[BarrettF77]

Please new keyboards and mice with usb c! I’m so over lightning for sooooo many reasons. There really is no excuse at this point other than the usual Apple greed in delaying

 

[Ray2]

Another stock buyback, maybe a higher dividend, trendy programs like AI and reduced new product investment to fund it all. Tim deserves more comp.