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Apple Rumored to Launch M2 iPad Air in October, Skip iPad mini and Pro Updates This Year

  • Rumor Only the iPad Air will be updated in 2023, with a launch in October. No new iPad mini or Pro models this year.

  • Bloomberg's Mark Gurman also said a new iPad Air with improved specs is coming "soonish", likely in October.

  • Gurman believes there will be an Apple product launch in October, but not a full event. Could just be a press release and video.

  • The next iPad Air may get the M2 chip, Thunderbolt port, Apple Pencil hover, and new colors.

  • The current iPad Air launched in March 2022 with M1 chip, 12MP front camera, 5G, and more. Pricing starts at $599.

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Apple plans to release new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro models with OLED displays in mid to late 2024, featuring hybrid OLED displays that are thinner, lighter, and offer increased brightness, higher contrast ratio, greater color accuracy, and lower power consumption compared to current models.
Apple is unlikely to release new iPads until 2024, according to reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, putting doubt on any new hardware product announcements for the rest of the year.
Apple confirmed during its special event that iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 will be released on September 18, bringing various new features including customizable contact profiles, voicemail support for FaceTime, simplified sharing with NameDrop, and an interactive StandBy interface for iPhones.
Amazon is offering deals on Apple's 9th and 10th generation iPads, with discounts on the 10th generation starting at $399.00 and the 9th generation starting at $269.99.
Apple is unlikely to have any major product releases or events for the remainder of 2023, with no new MacBooks, iPads, or accessories expected, although there is a possibility of a new iMac with an M3 chip being announced.
Apple may release a seventh-generation iPad mini before the end of the year, possibly with a chip upgrade and camera improvements.
Apple plans to release new MacBooks and iPads with 3nm chips in 2024, but demand for the devices might be "below expectations" due to a "lack of growth drivers," according to research shared today by supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Apple is reportedly working on two new versions of the iPad Air 6, though it is unclear what the differentiating factor would be between the two models.
Multiple new iPads are set to be released in the coming months, including an iPad mini 7 and two new iPad Air models, with the iPad mini 7 expected to keep the same design but feature a faster chip, and the iPad Air 6 likely to replace the iPad Air 5 with a new chip and possibly have a larger or more expensive version, while there is also a new generation iPad Pro with an M3 chip on the way, and a redesigned Magic Keyboard made of aluminum with a larger trackpad will be unveiled alongside the new iPad Pro.
Apple is rumored to be planning a major iPad refresh, including new models of the iPad Mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro, as well as a new Magic Keyboard and the possibility of an M3 iPad with upgraded internals.
Intel's CFO has hinted at a significant "Windows refresh" coming next year, aligning with reports that the next version of Windows, possibly called Windows 12, is planned for a 2024 release with a focus on integrating new AI and cloud experiences.
Apple is reportedly considering bringing OLED displays to the iPad mini and iPad Air in 2026 as part of its OLED strategy, with the company planning to review the market response to the first iPad Pro models featuring OLED displays before making a final decision.
During Amazon's October Prime Day sale, you can purchase the 2021 Apple iPad 10.2" Wi-Fi 64GB tablet for only $249, saving about 25% off its retail price, making it the most affordable iPad available with a 1-year Apple warranty, although this model is no longer being manufactured by Apple.