Earlier this week speculation ignited within the tech community when “Instant Digital,” a prominent leaker on the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo, tantalized enthusiasts with a claim: Apple was poised to make waves in the realm of iPads come Tuesday, March 26. According to this leak, a potential announcement was on the horizon, sparking anticipation for a press release to precede the commencement of pre-orders, leading ultimately to the grand unveiling of the product.
All You Need to Know About Gurman Refusing Apple iPad Announcement
However, tech journalist Mark Gurman from Bloomberg quickly stepped in to dismiss these rumors. Gurman, known for his information about Apple’s plans firmly rejected the idea stating clearly that it was unfounded. While Gurman shut down the possibility of a March 26th announcement he did not provide a timeline for the release of the anticipated Apple iPad Pro and iPad Air models. Instead, he suggested a timeframe mentioning a period spanning from “near the end of March or sometime in April.”
Going into detail on timing in his Power On newsletter Gurman shared that the upcoming iPadOS version 17.4 designed specifically for these new models wouldn’t be finalized until later this month. Additionally, Gurman predicted that incorporating this software into the shipments might take “a couple of weeks.” As a result, this logistical process is expected to push the launch of the new iPads to “later next month” although he hinted at a potential earlier announcement.
Besides timing considerations, there are advancements, on the technological horizon. One of the highlights is the expected improvements, to the iPad Pro lineup featuring state-of-the-art OLED screens and the debut of the Apple M3 processor among advancements. Additionally, there are whispers about updates to the Air series with talks of a design and a larger 12-inch model being introduced.
FAQs
<strong>Why listen to Mark Gurman?</strong>
Gurman’s past accuracy in predicting Apple’s releases gives weight to his dismissal of the March 26 iPad announcement speculation.
<strong>What's expected from the new iPads?</strong>
Anticipated upgrades include OLED displays, Apple’s M3 chip for iPad Pro models, and possibly a larger iPad Air variant. There’s also buzz about a new Magic Keyboard and an updated Apple Pencil to improve user experience and creativity.
