Apple to Announce New iPads on March 26, Rumors Claim

[David1964]

Yeah I keep hearing that. I don’t see the reason to release an iPad mini along side an iPhone with a 7” screen.

There is a big difference between a 7” iPhone and 8.3” of the iPad mini though because of the aspect ratio.

 

[akbadwolf]

Still holding out hope iPad mini is coming with these…

I agree. I like the Mini. I look forward to a new model. Good handy size. Great reading device, road trip device. iPad Pro's don't make much sense. At the cost of a iPad Pro and the additional cost of accessories and mostly the limitation of the iPad operating system, why not just get a MacBook Air that can do everything.

 

[LAS011519]

Apple is widely expected to release new iPad Air and OLED iPad Pro models in the next few weeks. According to new rumors coming out of Asia, the company will announce its new iPads on Tuesday, March 26.

Chinese leaker Instant Digital on Weibo this morning claimed that the date will see some sort of announcement from Apple related to new iPads, but stopped short of calling it an official launch date. Instead, Apple could announce pre-order availability, with shipping dates to follow.

Separately, Chinese website IT Home claimed that March 26 will see Apple release new iPads. However, the outlet appears to have interpreted this as a launch date based on when several Amazon listings for third-party protective cases for the new iPads go live, rather than specific information from a trusted source.

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple plans to release new iPad Pro and iPad Air models around the end of March or in April. That said, the well-connected reporter now seems to be leaning more towards the possibility of an April release.

Writing in the latest subscriber edition of his Power On newsletter, Gurman said he wanted to clear up confusion about when he believed Apple would release new iPads (specifically new iPad Pro models).

Gurman reiterated that a new variant of iPadOS 17.4 designed for the updated models won't be complete until the end of March or even sometime in April. "Once the OS is finished, Apple needs to send it off to the factories to be installed on the new hardware. That process could last a couple weeks, probably taking us deeper into next month," he wrote.

Two new iPad Pro models are expected to feature a new M3 chip, OLED displays, a thinner enclosure, a landscape-oriented front camera, a redesigned camera bump, and possibly MagSafe wireless charging.

The two new iPad Air models are expected to feature Apple's M2 chip and a landscape-oriented front camera, including a first-ever 12.9-inch model.

Other announcements expected in the March-April window include a new Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro with a larger trackpad, and a new Apple Pencil.

Gurman previously ruled out an Apple Event for the new iPads. Instead, he believes they will be announced in a press release on the Apple Newsroom website, like the new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models were earlier this month.

Article Link: Apple to Announce New iPads on March 26, Rumors Claim

”…expected to feature Apple’s M2 chip…”

Key word: EXPECTED!

We may also “expect” Apple to add the M3 chip to the iPad Air. I mean… both the MacBook Pro and Air have M3; it’s not like the MB Pro has M3 while the MB Air has M2 today (so why can’t the iPad Pro and Air both have M3 too?) and the 24” iMac jumped from M1 to M3, skipping an M2 model. Plus, M3 is all about AI. So I’m gonna be the lone wolf in this discussion and say that Apple is gonna launch the iPad Air with M3, not M2. I will happily take the L if it does come with M2… but I’ll be happy if Apple surprises us and comes with M3.

 

[Kargo]

Bugger I just bought a 10th gen iPad today as my previous 7th gen died at the weekend.

 

[camelphat2019]

Gonna sell my M2 iPad Pro this weekend before it devalues.

ha. I'm gonna return my ipad air to costco since i've had it almost 3 months

 

[newyorksole]

let’s gooooooo!!!

 

[TJFDenver]

Powerbeats Pro 2’s are eminent/imminent

 

[SFjohn]

I wish my eyes didn’t strain when using OLED displays, because the 11” M2 iPad Pro is currently my most used device. So I would buy this M3 or even the upcoming M4 iPad Pro in a heartbeat. But my ocular health comes first.

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[smulji]

It feels like 2012/2013 again when people were excited about the new iPads.

Happens about once every 10 years.

 

[smulji]

I guess Apple Hates all of its products with mini in their name

except the Mac mini

 

[turbineseaplane]

I wish we could see some insight into sales for the respective models. It sounds like they're going to update the ones that are strategically important (Air, Pro), but not the ones people actually buy (base, Mini).

Which is so frustrating, particularly the Mini

 

[turbineseaplane]

except the Mac mini

I just wish they'd design a different case that doesn't still have WiFi/BT reception issues for many users

I've been plagued by that on every Mini I've ever had

 

[svish]

Very possible with shipping beginning the week after. Excited to see the new iPads.

 

[Tsepz]

Okay then, this is wild…

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1770662077449093624

 

[t0rus]

It's March 26. Number of iPads released:

 

[Matrix1776]

March 26th has entered the chat…congrats! Nothing. Just an email on WWDC.

 

[off3nc3]

The hype train ran off , cya next time apple