According to the newsletter from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, there are hints that Apple is gearing up to reveal the latest iPad Pro and Air models sometime around the week of May 6. The upcoming launch is expected to bring forth iterations of the iPad Pro in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes featuring displays as well as a larger 12.9-inch version of the iPad Air. Alongside these, we can also anticipate refreshed versions of the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil accessories being introduced.
The Upcoming Apple iPads in May 2024
This announcement is shaping up to be one of Apple’s updates in recent times for its iPad lineup following a gap of nearly eighteen months without any new releases. Rumors suggest that the forthcoming iPad Pros will boast displays making a shift from mini LED to OLED panels akin to those seen in iPhones. This change promises contrast and brightness. Additionally, alterations in the device design are on the horizon including a sleeker profile moving the camera to the landscape orientation edge. These new models are rumored to run on the M3 chip.
Nevertheless, it is expected that these upgraded models will come with price tags according to Gurman’s insights shared in his newsletter. Comparatively, the 11-inch iPad Pro of the generation begins at $799 whereas its 12.9-inch counterpart starts at $1099. Conversely, the upcoming 12.9-inch iPad Air is anticipated to present an option while boasting a larger display. Information on the processor for this iPad Air specifically whether it will feature the M2 or M3 chip is currently uncertain.
In terms of accessories, hints from the iPadOS beta code suggest that the new Apple Pencil may come with additional features such as a new squeeze gesture. The updated Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro is poised to resemble a laptop even more closely, boasting an aluminum base and an enlarged trackpad. Updates for the base model iPad and iPad mini are anticipated later in the year, with Gurman suggesting minor improvements for these models and a mere processor upgrade for the Mini.
