New iPad Pro and MacBook Air – Release news and one vital thing UK Apple fans should know

fans have a thrilling day ahead with the US technology firm expected to reveal a raft of new devices.

Although nothing has yet been confirmed, it seems Apple could unveil new iPad Pro tablets and a .

Rumours are rife that the new iPads will include an edge-to-edge screen, more power via a new processor and faster charging with USB-C replacing the Lightning port.

With the screen filling more space on the front the device Apple may also ditch the home button and replace it with Face ID.

Facial recognition has become a huge success since it launched on the iPhone X last year and it seems this way of unlocking Apple’s gadgets will now come to the iPad.

New colours, improved camera and longer battery may also feature on this 2018 tablet.

Alongside these refreshed iPads we could get a glimpse of a rebooted MacBook Air.

This iconic laptop first launched back in 2008 and now would seem like a good time to bring new features to this device.

If Apple does lift the lid on a new Air it could get a better 13-inch display, faster processor and new keyboard.

And the Air might not be the only Mac getting shown to the world with an update to the super slim MacBook and Mac Mini also a possibility.

Other products that could get a grand unveiling include a new Apple Pencil, updated AirPods and there could be news on when the next update to iOS 12 will be released to the public,

Full details will be revealed at Apple’s keynote which is taking place in New York at 10am local time.

Now, here’s why UK Apple fans should take note.

New York spends almost all year exactly five hours behind the UK but this week there is only a four hour time difference as, unlike the UK, the US city hasn’t turned the clocks back just yet.

This means if you want to watch all the action live you’ll need to tune in from 2pm in the UK and not 3pm.

Apple will be live streaming the keynote via its website.

Express.co.uk is also in New York and will be bringing you all the news live as it happens.