iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3 and iPad Pro launch live: Counting down to the Apple Special Event

Apple is expected to launch new tablets, OS and Macs at an event in Cupertino later today

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Apple is taking to the stage once more to unveil its latest gadgets. Although a leaked manual has confirmed that the company will be showing off a new iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 this certainly won't be all to the event.

We're also hoping to see updates to the iMac and possibly to Apple TV, as well as finally getting some firm release dates for Apple Pay and for OS X Yosemite - the latest version of Apple's desktop operating system.

For a full break-down of what we're expecting to see read this, or check the live blog below for a blow-by-blow account of the news as it happens.

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