Not to be outdone, Google is said to be to show next Monday, and Microsoft is expected to showcase Windows Phone 8 the same day.

It's going to be a big seven days for tech fans and and will be live blogging events and covering the news from every angle to keep you informed. Here's a preview of what's coming and what's expected over the next seven days starting Tuesday.

The iPad maker has Tuesday, when most critics expect the company to unveil an iPad with a smaller screen.

The is expected to have a display sized between 7 and 8 inches with 1024-by-768-pixel resolution. The tablet should be priced somewhere around $250 to remain competitive with 7-inch class tablets like and . Apple may also reveal some additions to its MacBook and iMac lineups. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on Tuesday.