Reports: Apple to Unveil Next-Gen iPad Lineup on Oct. 16

Exciting news on the iPad front, Apple fans. If you're eager to hear to find out about Cupertino's next-gen tablet lineup, you might want to go ahead and mark your calendar for Oct. 16.

That's the date being reported by The Wall Street Journal and Re/Code, which has a reliable track record with Apple event rumors.

In addition to the new iPad lineup, Apple is likely to show off some new Macs and share news about OS X Yosemite and Apple Pay, both of which are expected to drop this month.

Re/code reckons the event will take place at the company's Town Hall Auditorium in Cupertino instead of the Flint Center for the Performing Arts at De Anza College in Cupertino, where Apple unveiled the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. It's also expected to be a more low-key event (no U2 concerts this time).

Apple itself has yet to send invitations to the event, but as the Journal noted, the company usually emails them out about nine to 10 days before the event.

So what can we expect from the new iPad lineup? We haven't heard too many rumors, but word has it that Apple is planning to add a gold color option for its next-gen 9.7-inch tablet, bringing it in line with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, as well as iPhone 5s, which come in silver, space gray, and gold.

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Angela Moscaritolo

Managing Editor, Consumer Electronics

My Experience

I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an experienced team of analysts covering smart home, home entertainment, wearables, fitness and health tech, and various other product categories. I have been with PCMag for more than 10 years, and in that time have written more than 6,000 articles and reviews for the site. I previously served as an analyst focused on smart home and wearable devices, and before that I was a reporter covering consumer tech news. I'm also a yoga instructor, and have been actively teaching group and private classes for nearly a decade.

Prior to joining PCMag, I was a reporter for SC Magazine, focusing on hackers and computer security. I earned a BS in journalism from West Virginia University, and started my career writing for newspapers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

The Technology I Use

My little Florida beach bungalow is brimming with smart home tech. I have a smart speaker or display in every room, allowing me to control other connected devices by voice. The Nest Hub on my bedside table lets me set wake-up alarms, control my smart light bulbs, and set the temperature on my smart thermostat. I use the Amazon Echo Show 8 on my kitchen counter to browse recipes, reorder protein powder, check the weather, and watch the news while I do dishes.

Because I suffer from allergies, air purifiers are essential. My favorite model is the Dyson Purifier Cool TP07, which doubles as a fan and continuously sends indoor pollution data to its companion mobile app.

My pitbull Bradley sheds, so a good robot vacuum is a must. I currently use a premium Ecovacs Deebot that can both vacuum and mop, empty its own dustbin, and wash its own mop cloth.

For fitness, I like to mix up my routine with cycling, indoor rowing, running, and strength training in addition to yoga. I take classes on the Tonal 2 smart strength training machine, I row indoors on an Aviron machine, and track my beach runs with an Apple Watch while listening to music on my Apple AirPods Pro. On the weekends, I love riding e-bikes like the rugged, beach-friendly Aventon Aventure for fun and fitness.

My job involves a lot of virtual meetings, so a quality webcam, microphone, and ring light are important. I use the Jabra PanaCast 20 webcam, the Elgato Wave: 3 microphone, and a Yesker tripod ring light.

As for my preferred phone platform, I'm an iPhone person, but I've also extensively used Android for product testing.

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