Apple's Rumored 14-Inch iPad Considered 'Unlikely' to Feature ProMotion

[MacRumors]

Last week, well-connected display industry analyst Ross Young said he confirmed with his supply chain sources that Apple is planning a new 14.1-inch iPad Pro, but he has since revised his prediction and now believes the device may be a standard iPad after all.

In a tweet shared with his Super Followers today, Young said he confirmed that the 14-inch iPad will not have a mini-LED display after all. He also said the 14-inch iPad is unlikely to feature ProMotion, leading him to believe that the device may not be branded as an iPad Pro, given that all iPad Pro models released since 2017 feature ProMotion.

It sounds rather odd that Apple's largest iPad would not be a Pro model, but Young has accurately revealed many details about future Apple products, so we'll have to see how this rumor plays out. Apple will likely release the iPad in the first quarter of 2023, he said.

In another tweet shared with his Super Followers today, Young reiterated that the next 11-inch iPad Pro is not expected to feature mini-LED backlighting, despite the larger 12.9-inch iPad Pro adopting the technology in April 2021. Apple is expected to update both the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro with the M2 chip and more later this year.

Article Link: Apple's Rumored 14-Inch iPad Considered 'Unlikely' to Feature ProMotion

 

[Sheepish-Lord]

If true, it's probably to keep the costs down then they'll hit you with the sticker shock once people start clamoring for a "pro" model

 

[jav6454]

A standard 14" iPad... what in the... I fail to see the value of this except be an anchored device.

 

[macsplusmacs]

Odd indeed.

 

[nfl46]

Ahh a nice way to test the 14-inch market before they release the Pro version for $3,000. Lol.

 

[tomtad]

I genuinely think Apple will drop the Pro line soon with the line up shifting to a more capable 'cheap' iPad and an iPad priced somewhere between the current Air and Pro available in multiple sizes from mini to 14". Or maybe the Air is dropped with just the 'cheap' iPad and a slightly more affordable Pro continuing.

There's just too much duplication in the line up, the 11" Air and Pro in particular.

The reality is Apple is selling less iPads while at the same time making more versions of them than ever. Some streamlining and focus is needed.

 

[boss.king]

This seems like an obviously fake leak to catch leakers. Either that, or Apple has truly just given up on any sort of sanity in their product line-ups.

 

[profets]

Yeah, very odd.

10.9” Air
11” Pro
12.9” Pro
14.1” Air?

would have seemed more logical if the Pro was going to 14.1 and an additional Air at 12.9.

 

[senttoschool]

I genuinely think Apple will drop the Pro line soon with the line up shifting to a more capable 'cheap' iPad and an iPad Air priced somewhere between the current Air and Pro available in multiple sizes from mini to 14"

There's just too much duplication in the line up, the 11" Air and Pro in particular

Funny I think the opposite. I think Apple will go even more Pro. That's where the margins are. Same thing with the iPhone. Apple is pushing users to buy the Pro model.

 

[UltimateSyn]

A standard 14" iPad... what in the... I fail to see the value of this except be an anchored device.

Initially thought the same thing but I’ve been thinking about it… It could be marketed as a more consumer-oriented hybrid laptop replacement, something that gives students a huge canvas for note-taking but then also turns into a ‘fully’ functioning laptop at a somewhat reasonable price? I’m really intrigued to see how this gets marketed / if it’s real. A 14” Pro + Magic Keyboard would’ve been crazy expensive for the masses.

Pro has often meant ‘biggest’ for Apple, so I would at least have expected them to have a 14” Pro variant and an Air-like variant… Having the largest display size only in the consumer lineup would certainly be an interesting pivot for them.

 

[CWallace]

The iPad Air is in many ways a less-expensive iPad Pro so I could see Apple filling out both product categories a bit more.

iPad Air 10.9"
iPad Air 14.1"

iPad Pro 11"
iPad Pro 12.9"
iPad Pro 15"

 

[techfreak23]

They're soon going to have as many different screen sizes as the Android market...

 

[smulji]

I genuinely think Apple will drop the Pro line soon with the line up shifting to a more capable 'cheap' iPad and an iPad Air priced somewhere between the current Air and Pro available in multiple sizes from mini to 14"

There's just too much duplication in the line up, the 11" Air and Pro in particular

They'll keep at least one iPad Pro in the lineup for one reason; iPadOS 16 introduces a feature called Reference Mode that allows the 12.9" mini-LED iPad Pro to be used as a reference monitor for high-end color accurate work.

 

[DHagan4755]

Well isn't this an interesting development. There are people that want a larger iPad but have no need for the promotion or latest & greatest Apple silicon. Just like the ones who want a larger MacBook Air but have no need for the M1 Pro or M1 Max power.

 

[profets]

Initially thought the same thing but I’ve been thinking about it… It could be marketed as a more consumer-oriented hybrid laptop replacement, something that gives students a huge canvas for note-taking but then also turns into a ‘fully’ functioning laptop at a somewhat reasonable price? I’m really intrigued to see how this gets marketed / if it’s real. A 14” Pro + Magic Keyboard would’ve been crazy expensive for the masses.

I like this take. Doesn’t really jive with how Apple always pairs Pro or the higher end features with larger displays, but I like it.

 

[CWallace]

They're soon going to have as many different screen sizes as the Android market...

If there is a profitable market demand for a larger range of models, why not meet it?

I mean Apple is giving the "non-Pro" crowd a larger iPhone this year at a lower price, so why not do the same with an iPad (and MacBook Air)?

 

[profets]

The iPad Air is in many ways a less-expensive iPad Pro so I could see Apple filling out both product categories a bit more.

iPad Air 10.9"
iPad Air 14.1"

iPad Pro 11"
iPad Pro 12.9"
iPad Pro 15"

Now we’re talking!

 

[UltimateSyn]

Well isn't this an interesting development. There are people that want a larger iPad but have no need for the promotion or latest & greatest Apple silicon.

Yup. Similar philosophy to what they’re apparently using with the 15” MBA, but this is to the next level. Not just matching the Pro model‘s screen size, but surpassing it!

 

[tomtad]

Funny I think the opposite. I think Apple will go even more Pro. That's where the margins are. Same thing with the iPhone. Apple is pushing users to buy the Pro model.

You may well be right. I just think something has to give in a shrinking market, maybe it'll be the Air that goes.

As it stands between the current Air and Pro 11" the only differentiator is very slightly thinner bezels, Promotion and an extra camera. Is it really worth the development cost for both models and who's going for the Pro? One that sits in the middle could be a better bet.

 

[UltimateSyn]

This seems like an obviously fake leak to catch leakers. Either that, or Apple has truly just given up on any sort of sanity in their product line-ups.

Fish out leakers in the supply chain by putting in fake orders that they don’t intend to follow through on? Sounds… complicated.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Bummer! Sounds like an unannounced iPad SE model.

 

[UltimateSyn]

I genuinely think Apple will drop the Pro line soon with the line up shifting to a more capable 'cheap' iPad and an iPad Air priced somewhere between the current Air and Pro available in multiple sizes from mini to 14".

This is absolutely not going to happen. Apple wants the most profit, and they get the most profit by convincing you to buy their most expensive products. They also want volume, which is where the more consumer-oriented products come in, but rest assured they will continue to ’allow’ any and all to spend $2,000+ on the most Pro-est of iPad models. Forevermore.

 

[_Spinn_]

If it doesn't have ProMotion then it is definitely just a regular iPad and not in the Pro line.

 

[davepete]

The best-selling iPad BY FAR is the $300 model. If Apple introduced a 14" iPad at $900, they'd sell a ton.

 

[Realityck]

Last week, well-connected display industry analyst Ross Young said he confirmed with his supply chain sources that Apple is planning a new 14.1-inch iPad Pro, but he has since revised his prediction and now believes the device may be a standard iPad after all.

Seems like the 14" iPad model would be marketed to creative types for graphics apps then.