Apple's new iPad Pro models are highly anticipated and are being described as the biggest device update since 2018. Over the past few weeks, we've received There are a lot of questions about when the new iPad Pros will actually be released. Here's everything we know…
When to expect the new iPad Pro
The new iPad Pro and iPad Air models were initially expected to appear sometime in March or April. However, Apple has reportedly encountered a number of development and manufacturing issues that have delayed that launch.
The launch of the new iPads has been “repeatedly delayed,” according to a supply chain report this week. .” The delays are reported to be caused by bottlenecks in both hardware and software. The new iPad Pro and iPad Air models will ship with iPadOS 17.4, and Apple has had difficulty finalizing this software update.
In addition, the new iPad Pros will feature OLED screens that are unlike anything Apple has ever made. These displays require new manufacturing techniques, which has reportedly led to the delays.
Most recently, Bloomberg reported that the new iPad Pro and iPad Air will arrive sometime in “early May.” Specifically, it expects to launch during the week of May 6th.
Analyst Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants said in a report that new iPad Pro models will begin shipping from Apple's supply chain. this month – in time for the May launch. According to Young, production of the 11-inch iPad Pro lags behind the 12.9-inch model, meaning it will be difficult to find when it hits the market.
Finally, several identifiers for new iPad models appeared in regulatory documents this month. This process usually occurs several weeks before a new product is released to the market.
9to5Mac's opinion
From all of the above, one thing is clear: there will be new iPad Pros, and they will appear soon, but not as soon as many had hoped. iPad fans may be waiting a little longer than they'd like, but all signs point to a launch in the next few weeks.
The new iPad Pro will feature OLED displays, a significantly thinner design, improved performance with the M3 chip, a new Magic Keyboard accessory, and more. Check out our full review to find out everything you can expect.
Are you planning to buy a new iPad Pro or iPad Air this year? If so, which model are you upgrading from? Let us know in the comments.
More about the new iPad Pro and iPad Air:
- What to expect from the new iPad Air
- OLED iPad Pro: everything we know right now.
- New iPad Pro is coming: four things to expect
