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Apple Suppliers Say New iPads Have Been 'Repeatedly Postponed'
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There is hardly anything your 3 years old iPad could do that the 2018 iPad Pro could not have done either being almost three years older.
Actually no iPad since 2018 could do more with regular tasks.
The iPad Pro 2024 will be the first iPad that will have:
• highest possible image quality
• most efficient performance
• 4 TB storage
• ray tracing, mesh shading, AV1 hardware decoding and dynamic caching => more efficient 3D rendering in gaming and 3D modelling
I guess it is safe to say that the new iPP 2024 will be a game changer in the iPad history and the raw model for future developments.
Not everyone needs 4 TB but for me it's THE singular feature I am longing for the most - the iPad can act as a real LapTop emergency backup - even though I'd prefer 8 TB like in my MBP ;-)
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Aka we were wrong yet again so we'll keep guessing![]()
It has been nearly 18 months since Apple last updated its iPad lineup, and customers are anxiously waiting for new models to be announced. For months, there have been rumors about new iPad Pro and iPad Air models, but the estimated timeframe for their release has been repeatedly pushed back from March to April to May.
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In defense of these rumors, it does sound like Apple has experienced delays with the new iPads. DigiTimes this week cited sources at Taiwanese suppliers who said mass production of camera lenses for the upcoming iPads has been "repeatedly postponed," and the report vaguely mentions that a "production launch" will likely take place in May.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman last week reported that Apple is currently aiming to launch the new iPad Pro and iPad Air models in "early May," and he said production of the devices has already been ramping up in Asia. He said Apple was still finishing iPadOS software development for the new iPads, and added that advanced OLED display manufacturing techniques have also contributed to the delayed launch.
Apple is expected to announce the following products:
Apple last updated the iPad Pro and iPad Air in October 2022 and March 2022, respectively, so new versions of the devices are much anticipated.
- Two new iPad Pro models with the M3 chip, OLED displays, a thinner enclosure, thinner bezels, a matte screen option, a landscape-oriented front camera, other design changes, and possibly MagSafe wireless charging.
- Two new iPad Air models with the M2 chip and a landscape-oriented front camera, including a first-ever 12.9-inch iPad Air.
- A new Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro with an aluminum enclosure, larger trackpad, and other design tweaks.
- A new Apple Pencil, which may have a new "squeeze" gesture for certain actions and support visionOS eventually.
Article Link: Apple Suppliers Say New iPads Have Been 'Repeatedly Postponed'
If you have an iPhone you have no need for the iPad other than a bigger display lol
I honestly prefer miniLED that'll last me at least 10 years than OLED that gets you maybe 2 years tops before colors degrade, brightness falls, and it starts to look cheap. As long as they make them OLED I won't buy an iPad again
You mean like all that screen degradation plaguing all those OLED iPhones?
If you compare a 12.9 Mini LED with Samsung OLED displays side by side, you will notice that the Mini LED display displays colours much more natural and accurately. It is also brighter and shows more detail in the shadows. As long as you don't read white text on a black background in the dark, you have no image quality advantage. So far, no OLED tablet display has been able to convince me.
Yes, so far. But we’ll soon find out if Apple has come up with some wizardry to make OLED as good as, or even better than miniLED.
OLED screen for sure. Also agreed on battery being prioritized over performance. No to smaller bezels though. It sounds great in theory but in practice it is terrible to have a device larger than a phone with tiny bezels because you can't wrap your whole hand around it (or at least most people can't). I'm actually looking forward to LARGER side bezels on the ipad mini 7 compared to the ipad mini 5 which is a pain to hold in portrait mode (how I usually use it for ebook reading).
I'd happily spend more on a premium iPad mini pro (maybe they could include an OLED screen on only the upper tier model with the higher storage or something like that).
I think right now Apple may just delay the new iPad Air and iPad Pro models so they can be rolled out in June 2024 as part of the WWDC presentation.
I have my doubts about 4TB. That's going to be hella-expensive.
you have doubts about 4 TB or your ability to afford it?
I have almost no doubt - since it will be an easy cash cow for Apple and that's why I am strongly believing that this will happen. For me it is a key factor.
Apple will probably also add a nano texture option for the screen.
My educated guessing is following:
- € 1500 .. 1700 - iPad Pro 11.1" OLED with cellular with 256 GB
- € 1500 .. 1700 - additional charge for 4 TB
- € 350 .. 500 - additional charge for nano texture screen
I dedicate all my fun gear at my tax declaration and get 45 % back since I am using it for my job.
Needless to say that most gear gets eventually sold or handed down to my mother or friends - normally such gear lasts for a decade or more - considering the longevity of the gear its almost a steal IMHO
( I don't consider € 4 k as expensive ( fro that kind of devices - the AVP will probably cost around € 5 k and I will buy it day one too when it'll be available in Europe )
you have doubts about 4 TB or your ability to afford it?
I have almost no doubt - since it will be an easy cash cow for Apple and that's why I am strongly believing that this will happen. For me it is a key factor.
Apple will probably also add a nano texture option for the screen.
My educated guessing is following:
In total some € 3500 .. 4000 - which is totally fine for me considering how good my iPP 2018 is still working - I bought that also maxed out with 1 TB and got 6 GB RAM - a unique feature from iOS devices for a long time.
- € 1500 .. 1700 - iPad Pro 11.1" OLED with cellular with 256 GB
- € 1500 .. 1700 - additional charge for 4 TB
- € 350 .. 500 - additional charge for nano texture screen
I dedicate all my fun gear at my tax declaration and get 45 % back since I am using it for my job.
Needless to say that most gear gets eventually sold or handed down to my mother or friends - normally such gear lasts for a decade or more - considering the longevity of the gear its almost a steal IMHO
( I don't consider € 4 k as expensive ( fro that kind of devices - the AVP will probably cost around € 5 k and I will buy it day one too when it'll be available in Europe )
Doubts about 4TB as a necessary thing, 2TB are a tiny tiny percentage of sales already. I saw no one predicting 4TB or nano textured screens. Sounds more like wishful thinking than reality, And honestly, the "oh, you don't want it because you can't afford it" blast is tired.
you have details about the take rate? Link?
you should watch the Mac rumors shows 🤣
I am happy to revisit my quoted claims when the iPP 2024 gets released - and I am willing to vote with my own money immediately 🤭
Talking about stereotypes mentioning price and value is an utterly individual thing and does not add value for others other than self-revelation
Just avoid pricing which is a subjective thing.
I have the 2TB 12.9 6th, but I'm a freak, according to he manager of my local store, who said they don't sell too many 2TB models, compared to the others. iPad sales have dropped the last few years, I would be surprised to see 4TB. Maybe some day.
Anecdotal ‚wisdom‘ - according to my car dealer not many of my engine configurations have been sold. Looking at the statistics from the KBA ( our governmental institution ) it is however quite a lot compare to other engines. I was hoping for some tangible statistics.
The MBP, Mini & Studio can be ordered with 8 TB and my iPP 2018 had already 1 TB - just typing on it. I‘d be unpleasantly surprised to see them releasing the new one with less than 4 TB - we’ll see soon.
Let’s revisit this discussion in a few days when we have facts and my order will be placed with anger or joy - I desperately need a M3 iPP for my job and I am just an ordinary user that wants to have a real emergency backup for my LapTop with 8 TB - 8 TB would be the better option but that’s coming eventually in 5 .. 6 years from now
People don't use iPads the same way they use MacBooks or laptops. And even anecdotal evidence isn't needed, to know that 2TB models with a limited OS that cost $2500 with tax are not going to fly off shelves.
And you are listing wishes, not reality. The vast number of people aren't doing what you need to do. I would love a Mini Pro with 2TB of storage. But Apple isn't going to do it because the marget for it isn't there. There could be a 4TB, but I think more likely you will be disappointed.
correct and that's why we have different mobile categories of devices.
I am pretty sur that more 2 TB devices are selling than 1 TB devices and the price is the reason why Apple is doing it - Apple has a history of selling nice features for a premium surcharge - and I like it to have the ability to buy such things - I bought my iPP 2028 with 1 Tb and received 6 GB RAM for free as the only iOS device for a long time to have such a massive RAM configuration - so for certain users this makes utterly sense and I don't care about the price since it levels out over years of using a device - my 2028 iPP still generates what I want it today and probably for another four years to come - the extra price for a useful configuration levels to a marginal amount of money per month in use.
we are a MacRumors - aren't we? It's about RUMORS and I quote the rumors I've heard - some may be true - some don't but that's the nature of this page - right?
Yes - that's why I am in a different position in life than vast number of people ;-)
Irony off - I guess you can cluster users in power users and casual users - I am more the kind of the first incarnation but I am by far not the only one and mobile computing becomes a massive thing now with ever shrinking cluster nodes and thus more efficiency. An ultra power iPP combined with a AVP will be a very powerful mobile setup - don't you think?
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So may it be but I read at several rumors about the 4 TB option as well as the nano texture screen - that would be an awesome combination and I'll pay whatever Apple charges me - cost is no aspect I am worrying - I am worrying about options to buy more. I did not upgrade my 2018 iPP due to the lackluster offerings of the two successors - just not encouraged and forward looking.
Whatever Apple brings with ultra high end features I will buy in case it makes sense for my current and future daily tasks. I do not understand why people buy anything else than the maxed out version. E.g. my maxed out MBP 14" with the M1 Max is still capable of doing everything the latest PRO version can.
There will be no new iPP for the upcoming 2 years - let's see how the guys from Cupertino will prepare for that? Can't wait to order mine.
I hope I am not going to be disappointed - let's revisit this thread and see how close I came to reality - with the M1 MAX MBP I was spot on with all my predictions in a different forum and people defeating their positions as well. There is nothing to win but a good device and the specs have been freezes a long time ago - lean back and relax ;-)