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Apple to Launch New iPad Pro and iPad Air Models in May

Apple will introduce new iPad Pro and iPad Air models in early May, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Gurman previously suggested the new iPads would come out in March, and then April, but the timeline has been pushed back once again.


Apple is working on updates to both the ‌iPad Pro‌ and ‌iPad Air‌ models. The ‌iPad Pro‌ models will get OLED display technology and the new M3 chips, while the ‌iPad Air‌ will come in the standard 10.9-inch size and a larger 12.9-inch size.

According to Gurman, Apple's suppliers are ramping up production of the new iPads at the current time. Apple initially planned to launch the iPads in March or early April, but is apparently working to "finish software for the new devices." The ‌OLED‌ ‌iPad Pro‌ models also need "complex new manufacturing techniques," which Gurman says has contributed to the delay.

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Top Rated Comments

32 months ago

Please let me know when these are released instead of rumors, thanks.
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MasterControlProgram Avatar
32 months ago
Well if he keeps guessing each month in sequence he’s bound to be right eventually…
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madmin Avatar
32 months ago
May or may be not ?? (insert scream emoji)
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TomHyphen Avatar
32 months ago
We need iPad Mini 7…
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Apple Mac Daz Avatar
32 months ago
March, April and now May guess he’s got all bases covered
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the future Avatar
32 months ago
Another delay or another time that Gurman just keeps guessing (at best)? 😬
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