Live coverage: Apple unveils multi-color iMacs, new iPad Pro, purple iPhone 12, AirTags at 'Spring Loaded' event

The event will take place online from Apple's campus in Cupertino, California. The event starts at 1 p.m. ET. USA TODAY will provide live updates of the Apple event right here on this page. Apple will also stream the event from its website.

Apple formally confirms the new iPad Pro, which will use the same M1 processing chip as the new iMacs. The Pro will deliver 75% faster processing than the original iPad. The new iPad Pro will also support controllers from the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X for playing iPad games. The new iPad Pro will also support 5G. The next iPad will also feature new studio mics, motion tracking, and an upgraded camera system. It will also feature a TrueDepth front camera to support face ID and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera. The iPad will also boast a 12.9-inch liquid retina XDR display.

The updated iMacs start at $1,299 in four colors, or $1,499 in seven colors, says Apple. You can pre-order the new iMacs starting April 30. They ship out in May.

Apple boasts how quickly iMacs can open up apps, or move through browsers, or edit pictures and play games. The iMac's new graphics processing is up to 50% faster compared to older models. Users can also run iPhone and iPad apps directly on the iMac. Calls and texts from iPhone can also show up on iMac, and its universal clipboard lets a user copy something from their phone and paste from their iMac. The computers will also have two Thunderbird ports and a new power connector that connects magnetically. The iMac will also support fresh accessories including upgraded keyboards, a touch pad, and mouse.

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