iPad iPad Air 3 imminent $399 at Staples, BestBuy, Target

[littelsquidge]

Shocker! There's going to be an Air 3?

Of course there's going to be an Air 3. It'll probably get 3D touch, but can't imagine it'll get Pencil support yet. Certainly not both, until the iPad Pro supports both.

As pointed out by others, if the Air 2 sees a price drop when the Air 3 comes out, it'll surely be same price as the Mini4. So either:

-The Air 3 is priced higher (between the Air 2 and Pro) with 32GB entry model to sweeten the deal.
Or
-They drop the Air 2 and keep the Air 1 as entry model.

But yes, the big question is WHEN are we going to see an Air 3. Release it in Spring 2016 and surely it can't overshadow the Pro on specs. Release it September 2016 alongside Pro 2 and maybe it could match this year's Pro on specs.

 

[onepoint]

Can't help but wonder what sorts of issues would be involved with scaling 3D Touch to the larger screen size(s).

 

[newellj]

There is NO WAY that Apple will put 4GB of RAM in the iPA3.
I very much doubt the 4K screen.
A new iPad this year? nope.
Before July next year??? That's a bigger question.

If a new iPad Air came out today I'd be happy to be wrong.

In addition, I wouldn't be surprised if Apple decides that stylus support is only needed on the Pro line - that would be a typical Apple decision.

 

[newellj]

Can't help but wonder what sorts of issues would be involved with scaling 3D Touch to the larger screen size(s).

Added weight and bulk, apparently, judging from early 6S/6S Plus reports. :thumbsdown:

 

[newellj]

Please cite *reputable* rumors that confirm this.

Community Wide Red Alert

At first I thought it was just one retailer Apple is no doubt drying up the supply chain, and helping clear retailer on hand stock (so they can order more iPad Air 3's) if they have not already. Apple is clearly staggering their retail partners and when they drop to $399 a $100 discount. typically done, a few months before a new iPad is announced.

http://wheniskeynote.com/

Probably a new iPad Air 3 to be the high light of the event. Which will be Holiday 2016 Focused with new iPods (for gifts) and Beats Headphones which every kid coast to coast will be drooling for.

iPad Air 3 (Specs I hope)
New Name iPad Air Pro
A9X CPU
DDR4 RAM (uses less power)
USB Type C Port (faster charging)
3D Force Touch
Better Speakers

Apple will not add Stylus Apple pencil support it will keep that iPad Pro Exclusive for "Pros" artists etc