Apple's May event: New iPads and what else to expect 🎉

                                                                                                                                              Plus -- 5 things to know about the new Sonos app [Pocket-lint Logo](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202404231557%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018f0c8b605a-c76407d9-2157-43d4-b993-d26af92b30ee-000000/xKjmIbXwZhyU97GyLoZLg15uFlg=371) April 23, 2024 Share our newsletter with friends [here](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fpage%2Fnewsletter%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202404231557%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018f0c8b605a-c76407d9-2157-43d4-b993-d26af92b30ee-000000/DvNefIxCVGhtLfYK_gYqvkIPiOw=371)! It's happening, Apple is ready to announce a new lineup of iPads in just two weeks. Apple announced a special May 7th event focusing on the long-expected new iPads. We expect a new Apple Pencil, iPad Pro, and iPad Air. Roger Fingas covers what we know so far, and brings you the insider press information you need to know. 🍎🥳🥂🍾 Plus -- May 7th is a big day for new devices and app drops. The other May 7th announcement we're most excited about is the Sonos app update. John Kanellakos has the story and the five biggest takeaways to look for come May. 📲🔈🔉🔊 Be sure to check back tomorrow for fresh, hot takes from our back pocket to yours for more device, entertainment, lifestyle, and audio tech coverage. 😉 [Apple's May event: New iPads and what else to expect](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fwhat-to-expect-apple-let-loose%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202404231557%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018f0c8b605a-c76407d9-2157-43d4-b993-d26af92b30ee-000000/4T2WsFmDJLaKWnwr9nnwzPMLVbE=371) Apple is finally ready to make some serious upgrades to its iPad lineup. [apple Let loos event promo image PL (4)](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fwhat-to-expect-apple-let-loose%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202404231557%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018f0c8b605a-c76407d9-2157-43d4-b993-d26af92b30ee-000000/6JKpSKaLskXM4isBViSbvEvGgMY=371) Apple's holding a long-awaited special event where it'll announce new [iPads](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-ipad%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202404231557%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018f0c8b605a-c76407d9-2157-43d4-b993-d26af92b30ee-000000/GmOjGbpzU9apJiDJp7uA9q_1ye4=371) on May 7. An invitation to the "[Let Loose" event](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fapple-let-loose-ipad-event-may-7%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202404231557%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018f0c8b605a-c76407d9-2157-43d4-b993-d26af92b30ee-000000/gzF4_wpCQv9fsdce8Aul5INGqOM=371) was sent out to members of the press, complete with a subtle hint that the topic would include the Apple Pencil in the invite's artwork (as seen above.) The announcement will be streamed live on Apple's website at 7AM Pacific time, 10AM Eastern. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fwhat-to-expect-apple-let-loose%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202404231557%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/3/0100018f0c8b605a-c76407d9-2157-43d4-b993-d26af92b30ee-000000/g1P4149RvNP3ksBX-_o8MysxRaM=371) [5 things to know about the new Sonos app](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fwhat-to-know-about-the-new-sonos-app%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202404231557%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018f0c8b605a-c76407d9-2157-43d4-b993-d26af92b30ee-000000/T-A-YT-WrLo9Y4v1sqiH7BCgcvo=371) The redesigned Sonos app arrives to simplify music navigation. [Untitled design (29)](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fwhat-to-know-about-the-new-sonos-app%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202404231557%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018f0c8b605a-c76407d9-2157-43d4-b993-d26af92b30ee-000000/YC8Af4FaLHrioNhl2H6EjQFq2M8=371) Sonos has taken the wraps off of its newly redesigned mobile app, which is set to launch on May 7. In [a new blog post](%2F%2Fwww.businesswire.com%2Fnews%2Fhome%2F20240423695150%2Fen%2FSonos-Unveils-Completely-Reimagined-Sonos-App-Bringing-Services-Content-and-System-Controls-to-One-Customizable-Home-Screen/1/0100018f0c8b605a-c76407d9-2157-43d4-b993-d26af92b30ee-000000/CSMNHbOifH0Umy8Pl6EYv3CPHHs=371), the company has outlined its extensive efforts to overhaul the entire experience from start to finish. 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