New iPad Pro and iPad Air tipped to land imminently in low-key launch heres what to expect

Date:
Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:49:02 +0000

Description:
Apple could announce new iPads as soon as this week, but don't expect a whole event.

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Apple could be about to launch its first iPads in over a year, and when we
say about to, we really mean it, with the announcement possibly planned for this week or next.

This theory is based on a couple of different leaks, one of which comes from MacRumors , which claims that a proven source familiar with the matter has said that Apple will announce new products on its site this week, unveiling them through press releases rather than dedicated events.

Now, they didnt say which products these would be, but previous leaks have said to expect both the iPad Pro 2024 and the iPad Air 6 in March, so theyre obvious candidates though notably there has also been talk of new Macs and new accessories launching soon, so any or all of those are possibilities too.

The other recent leak comes from Mark Gurman (who has a great track record
for Apple leaks) in his latest Power On newsletter for Bloomberg that new iPad, new Apple Pencil, new Magic Keyboard , and new Mac products will be announced via press releases in the next few weeks.

However, Gurman added that a special version of iOS 17.4 with support for the new hardware is apparently scheduled for the end of the month, meaning any
new iPads probably wouldnt ship before late March to line up with that. A few additional points: retail stores are low on MacBook Airs and iPad Pros;
Stores are planning a minor refresh for this week (I think it's a new accessory rather than a new product); Stores are planning a larger refresh early next week (which sounds more product-related). https://t.co/kUkeYjT4rK March 4, 2024 See more

That doesnt mean they wont be announced earlier though, and indeed posting on X, Gurman claimed that retail stores are low on MacBook Airs and iPad Pros; Stores are planning a minor refresh for this week. However, he added that
this is likely an accessory (so perhaps a new Apple Pencil or Magic
Keyboard).

Gurman doesnt think well be waiting too much longer for actual new iPads though, additionally saying that stores are planning a larger refresh early next week (which sounds more product-related). And of course, even if the stores dont get stock until next week, that doesnt rule out an announcement this week.

So theres a high chance well at least hear about the iPad Pro 2024 and the iPad Air 6 sometime between now and two weeks from now. An OLED iPad Pro and
a larger iPad Air

These updates should be worth the wait too, with previous leaks suggesting
the iPad Pro 2024 could have an OLED screen , which would be a first for an iPad.

The iPad Pro 2024 might get revamped in other ways too, with talk of the front-facing camera being moved to one of the long edges, so it works better in landscape orientation, and the iPad Pro 2024 might also support wireless charging via MagSafe .

As for the iPad Air 6, that might come in a larger 12.9-inch size , making this the first time youd be able to get a mid-range iPad that large. Though a smaller 10.9-inch model would reportedly also be available, and both would probably be more powerful than their predecessors, with talk of an M2
chipset.

None of this is confirmed just yet of course, but if the release date leaks above prove accurate then well know all the official specs very soon. You might also like iPad Pro 2024 : what we know so far iPad Air 6 : latest news, rumors and everything we know so far Best iPad : top Apple tablets to
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Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/tablets/ipad/new-ipad-pro-and-ipad-air-tipped-to-lan d-imminently-in-low-key-launch-heres-what-to-expect


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