There was also a rumor suggesting it would be silently updated this month. At this point I'm not convinced it will happen. Ever.
And yes, I do hope Apple proves me wrong...
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Apple Planning Thicker Bezel-Free 10.5" iPad Pro With 9.7" Footprint and No Home Button [Updated]
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And yes, I do hope Apple proves me wrong...
Don't freak out - they'll still offer the iPad Pro 12.9 1, the iPad Pro 9.7 1, the iPad Air 2, the iPad Mini 4 on top of an iPad Pro 12.9 2, iPad Pro 10.9 Pro, and maybe just sprinkle in a little Mini 5 and iPad Air 3 (both only with modest updates so it can't compete with the Pro 9.7 1)
Because why not throw it all at the wall and see what sticks instead of focusing an already all over the place and seemingly lost product line.
Because why not throw it all at the wall and see what sticks instead of focusing an already all over the place and seemingly lost product line.
Agreed. I hope Apple find the "courage" to do the same for the iPhone!
I'd like an upgraded iPad pro 12.9 for drawing, but I do love the sleek thinness (and surprisingly low weight) of the current pro.
Wonder if I should get a pro now instead.
Wonder if I should get a pro now instead.
Here we go again. Almost seems like Apple is throwing stuff at the wall to see what sticks... And what is with all the weirdo sizes? Any pixel density in any size can be made now. So, if the mini iPad is going to stick around, then for crap sakes, just make ALL iPads "bezel free" and release 7, 9, 11, and 13" sizes, all with the same CPU, and just call them iPads. Done.
I've got one of those and it is very powerful. I don't expect it to be obsolete really ever since reading and surfing web is part of its key aspects and it will always be able to do that. I guess audio control AI features is the thing that will obsolete it though eventually.
Oh my god Jonys been sacked and thus could make a thicker device
Sounds good - but nothing about the iPad mini? I would like to replace my kids mini's since they are out Apple care warranty.
Sorry Apple is too busy building their office with world largest glass windows and worlds largest carbon fiber roof on a building. Making devices with the latest chips that run their software has to take a back seat.
The 9.7" model will basically be the new Mini, because despite the speculation about a Mini Pro, there doesn't seem to be much supporting that idea right now. So basically by removing bezel and the home button, the 10.5" model will have similar dimensions to the current 9.7", and the new 9.7" will have dimensions more comparable to the current 7.9" Mini.
You do realize that's less than the thickness of a penny, right? It doesn't take that much imagination to realize that increase is inconsequential.
Oh my god Jonys been sacked and thus could make a thicker device
That would be truly great news. One out of two though...
One more inch, one more hundred dollars. Heh. I'll probably get suckered in.
I'd be ok with going back to the thickness of the original Air if it means the mechanical lock switch will be making a return. Doubt it though.
I actually don't like Bezel free touch screen devices. Samsung 7 Edge, it is easy to have it navigate to something else by accident.
There, I fixed that for youI'm glad Apple has decided to not worry about its thickness. Because the thinness of our products is the LEAST thing I care about.
