Alleged 10.8-Inch iPad Design Schematics Emerge

[MacRumors]

Alleged design schematics for an updated iPad with a 10.8-inch display have been shared by 91Mobiles.

The schematics reportedly show an iPad with a 10.8-inch display. This correlates with a previous report from supply-chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, which said that Apple plans to launch a new 10.8-inch iPad in the second half of 2020.

Although 91Mobiles claims that the schematics are for a low cost, eighth-generation iPad, it is also possible that the device depicted is in fact an iPad Air 4.

Earlier this week, photos purportedly showed a leaked manual for the iPad Air 4, and the iPad from that leaked manual looks identical to the device in these schematics. Ming Chi-Kuo's report also did not specify if the 10.8-inch iPad model will be a new version of the existing 10.2-inch iPad or the 10.5-inch iPad Air, and it seems that leaks about both iPads may have been conflated.

The schematics suggest that the unreleased iPad is to have dual speakers, four microphones, and a USB-C port. The rear of the device shows a single camera with an LED flash and a magnetic smart connector. The placement of this smart connector bolsters previous rumors that the Magic Keyboard accessory will be supported by new iPad models.

91Mobiles claims that this iPad will have Face ID, but that seems unlikely given rumors of the iPad Air 4 having a Touch ID sensor on the power button instead of Face ID.

The images indicate that the device will look similar to the iPad Pro, with thinner bezels and squared-off edges. A four stereo-speaker setup and dual cameras would be reserved for the iPad Pro. If this device is indeed the low-cost iPad, the schematics would indicate that Apple is looking to consolidate design language across the iPad lineup. It is also possible that both the low-cost iPad and iPad Air 4 will share the same design, hence the conflation of leaks, but differ in terms of internals.

The new iPad is rumored to launch as early as next month. Apple filed a lengthy list of unreleased iPad and Apple Watch models in a Eurasian database this week, signaling that new devices are on the horizon. According to leaker Jon Prosser, Apple plans to introduce at least some new iPad and Apple Watch models via a press release in September, followed by new iPhones at an event in October.

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[retta283]

I do think the next iPad Air will see a design like this. I think it's the logical next step for the lower-end iPads, just as happened with the iPhones. It's just a matter of when.

 

[cmaier]

I honestly can no longer keep track of the differences between the three ipad lines.

 

[varsity]

We’re now in the next phase of Apple where they make their devices slightly different so case & accessory companies can make more money. There’s not much of a point of this than increase sales and decrease case reusability and compatibility. This only increases waste and hurt the environment in my opinion.

 

[easy4lif]

Got the money saved up. Will only buy if it’s a pro or air model

 

[dantracht]

I honestly can no longer keep track of the differences between the three ipad lines.

Same. Let me try and understand this: a $300-ish base iPad will support a $300-ish keyboard accessory? I have a 7th gen iPad and an iPad Air 3, and the smart keyboard cover works with them both. If this rumor is even slightly true, which I am 50/50 on (I would think this is a new Air but that's just me) then most likely....I'll pass. Cannot justify a $300+ keyboard accessory for an iPad. Double the price just for a keyboard?

Believe it or not, my usage of ipads has decreased rather than increased lately. Much prefer my MacBook air/pro, and use the ipads mostly at night for in bed reading. That's just me.

 

[Achillias]

Absolutely beautiful. Hopefully it will be $150-200 dollars cheaper than the iPad pro and I will get it. I only use my tablet for browsing, streaming, social media and multitasking. So don't need the iPad Pro, but I would love to have the same design.

 

[cknibbs]

A cheap full screen iPad is exactly when Apple should release.

 

[fokmik]

I do think the next iPad Air will see a design like this. I think it's the logical next step for the lower-end iPads, just as happened with the iPhones. It's just a matter of when.

So low end iphone has an old design iphone 7/8
If this will be the next low ipad...than will not be just as happened with the iphones

 

[AngerDanger]

“Tim! Tim, come over here!”

“What is it?”

“I just figured out how to resize things in Fusion 360!”

“Brilliant!”

 

[fokmik]

If this will be the Air starting at 599$ still will sell very very well

 

[Logic368]

We’re now in the next phase of Apple where they make their devices slightly different so case & accessory companies can make more money. There’s not much of a point of this than increase sales and decrease case reusability and compatibility. This only increases waste and hurt the environment in my opinion.

Totally agree. What the heck is the point? We now have 9.7, 10.5, 11, 12.9, and soon, a 10.8 inch iPad? I miss the days of Apple’s “one iPad to rule them all” mindset. I mean, fragmentation was a huge talking point for them back in the day!

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Where’s the iPhone and Apple watch???

 

[retta283]

So low end iphone has an old design iphone 7/8
If this will be the next low ipad...than will not be just as happened with the iphones

Keyword lower.

 

[1144557]

Totally agree. What the heck is the point? We now have 9.7, 10.5, 11, 12.9, and soon, a 10.8 inch iPad? I miss the days of Apple’s “one iPad to rule them all” mindset. I mean, fragmentation was a huge talking point for them back in the day!

In theory this would replace the 10.5. The 9.7 form factor is also dead

It would be 10.2 (like iphone SE/budget), 10.8 Air (like XR/11), 11 Pro (Pro) and 12.9 Pro (Pro Max)

There are ample people who want an appox 11 inch display device but not for $799; but also not the budget $329 one with Touch ID and thick bezels

This Air/10.8 would replace the Air in that middle ground. Closer to a Pro look/features without the Pro pricepoint. Think iPhone XR/11; no touch ID and thick 2010 bezels budge device, but not Pro specs either. Presumably at the $499-550 price point.

It will sell a ton in that middle ground.

 

[sananda]

91Mobiles claims that this iPad will have Face ID, but that seems unlikely given rumors of the iPad Air 4 having a Touch ID sensor on the power button instead of Face ID.

So this diagram (which looks like it contains Face ID) is unlikely to be correct if the manual recently leaked is real.

 

[satchmo]

If the entry level iPad and iPad Air will share the same design language, they better market the hell out of the iPad Pros.

 

[ChromeCloud]

My guess is that these are old schematics of the iPad Air 4, before Apple made the choice to implement touchID in the sleep/wake button as depicted in the leaked pictures of the user manual.

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

Hopefully the future is just iPad mini, iPad, and iPad Pro. It's a bit confusing at the moment.

 

[fokmik]

Keyword lower.

lower-end ipads in what?"lower-end ipads" can mean ipad air, ipad mini and the ipad. And the lower iphone like i said...not all have the latest "all screen" design

 

[emulajavi]

Covid-masks era!

maybe it has regular FaceID but they’ve added a TouchID on the power button which is pretty cheap to add, since budget Android phones have had it for along time.

 

[lazyrighteye]

Had to grab a 7th gen iPad for my daughter for remote learning, knowing hardware updates are right around the corner. It arrived 2 days ago.

Odds of an exchange when new one comes out? None? Drat.

 

[1144557]

Covid-masks era!

maybe it has regular FaceID but they’ve added a TouchID on the power button which is pretty cheap to add, since Android phones have had it for along time.

I wish theyd do it on the phones too.

People keep touting Face ID, but its not THAT much more convenient. It's just a different way to the same end goal. You have the phone in your hand already, its not on say a desk like an iPad. You still have to swipe up.

What would be the difference between swiping up and touching the power button? None other than habit chance really. It still takes some action to get past the lock screen.

Sure maybe logins/payments are 100 milliseconds faster but cmon. I have also found if I have multiple logins for the same site/app it tries so fast that I have to let it fail before I can switch accounts to the other. Rather than Touch Id you select what you want then authenticate.

But real-world no one would notice the slight difference and it would eliminate the silly notch

 

[ian87w]

I’m guessing price increase since it is now an iPad Pro lite.
I really don’t understand why Apple keeps pushing iPads up on the price ladder. In the past, the focus was to keep the pricing low or even make it less so more people can get it (In the past, Apple worked so hard keeping the flagship iPad to start at $499).

Remember this lineup? Look at the starting prices, and compare it to today.

 

[1144557]

I really don’t understand why Apple keeps pushing iPads up on the price ladder.

Really? LOL 🤔

How about 💰💰💰💲💲💲 The arent $2T for no reason. Its all about those profits; that is new Apple

Yes parts are more expensive now, but not proportionally to price increase