New iPads Likely to Begin Shipping in April

[MacRumors]

Apple's new iPad Pro models with OLED displays will likely begin shipping to customers in April, according to information shared today by Ross Young, CEO of display industry research firm Display Supply Chain Consultants.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman also said the new iPad Pro models might not ship until "deeper" into April in his Power On newsletter on Sunday:

I've repeatedly said that new software for the iPad Pro — a variant of iPadOS 17.4 designed for the updated models — won't be complete until the end of March or even sometime in April. Once the OS is finished, Apple needs to send it off to the factories to be installed on the new hardware. That process could last a couple weeks, probably taking us deeper into next month.

Young expects Apple to announce the new iPad Pro models in "late March or early April," so the devices could still be unveiled later this month. Gurman has also said that an announcement is possible as early as the "end of March."

Young reiterated that Apple plans to launch a larger 12.9-inch iPad Air as well, and it will likely be announced alongside the new iPad Pro models.

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The following iPad-related announcements are expected in March or April:

• Two new iPad Pro models with the M3 chip, OLED displays, a thinner enclosure, a landscape-oriented front camera, a redesigned rear camera bump and other design tweaks, and possibly MagSafe wireless charging
• Two new iPad Air models with the M2 chip and a landscape-oriented front camera, including a first-ever 12.9-inch model
• A new Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro with a larger trackpad, a partially-aluminum enclosure, and other design tweaks
• A new Apple Pencil

Gurman previously ruled out an Apple Event for the new iPads. Instead, the devices will likely be announced in a press release on the Apple Newsroom website, like the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models with the M3 chip were earlier this month.

Young said Samsung will be the exclusive supplier of OLED displays for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, while Samsung and LG will apparently split orders for the 11.1-inch model.

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[NagasakiGG]

I hope EU forces Apple to open up iPadOS swell...It's a shame they got away with that.

 

[erikkfi]

These articles kinda make it sound like the iPad release date is determined by the release date of the iPadOS “variant” but it’s the other way around.

 

[Wxchaser]

I want capability of running MacOS on new iPad Pro OLED!

 

[Realityck]

Ahhh now they all change the March prediction to April. Didn’t want to be wrong. Kinda like moving the dart board to compensate for where the darts land.

 

[klasma]

These articles kinda make it sound like the iPad release date is determined by the release date of the iPadOS “variant” but it’s the other way around.

If they are late with implementing adjustments for the new models, it may well be the case.

 

[Lakersfan74]

I don’t get the point of wanting macOS on the iPad format. Are you guys just looking for a cheaper option?

 

[klasma]

I want capability of running MacOS on new iPad Pro OLED!

And I want an updated iPhone mini. Similarly unlikely.

 

[Born Again]

My 2018 iPado 12.9” is still doing fine.

What feature would entice me to upgrade?

A centered camera? Please.

Micro leds? As if I could give AF

Running macOS? Yes!! Sign me up!!!

 

[Born Again]

I don’t get the point of wanting macOS on the iPad format. Are you guys just looking for a cheaper option?

It’s best to have both options. I have a mbp max and it’s a workhorse. It’s also heavy AF. Ipado would be nice.

 

[klasma]

Ahhh now they all change the March prediction to April. Didn’t want to be wrong. Kinda like moving the dart board to compensate for where the darts land.

Gurman already mentioned April a week ago.

 

[Wags]

Doubt Apple has release on Good Friday/Easter weekend. If announce this coming week would be extended pre order timeframe. Could see April 2 date easily too now. Basically who knows. Sometimes soon though.

 

[tomtad]

Gurman has also said that an announcement is possible as early as the "end of March."

As early!! How many years have we been waiting!

 

[Portavoz]

OK so this kinda sorta aligns with what Gurman has been saying.
Remember the 2021 iPad Pro that added mini-LED was announced April 20 but not available to pre-order until April 30 and availability was May 21.
So we could easily up with iPad Pro being announced March 26 as rumored, Pre-orders start April 5, and availability something like April 12 or April 19.

 

[Yourbigpalal83]

This is getting ridiculous! Just say when already.

 

[Fuzzball84]

I still wonder if there will be new magic keyboard for the ipad air… they keep saying for the Pro… with no mention for the Air.

 

[ryansebiz]

Keep in mind that this is the same Ross Young who incorrectly predicted a Mini-LED iMac Pro on March 9, 2022.

"Apple's upcoming iMac Pro with a mini-LED display could launch in June, analyst Ross Young said today."

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Young also kept repeatedly, and incorrectly, predicting a Mini-LED Studio Display Pro in 2022.

"Apple plans to launch a 'Pro' version of its new Studio Display in June of this year that measures 27-inches and has mini-LED and ProMotion, according to well-respected display analyst Ross Young."

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Ross Young is a clown.

 

[Realityck]

Gurman already mentioned April a week ago.

Early as late March to April, but now we are writing off March it seems.

 

[VisceralRealist]

Early as late March to April, but now we are writing off March it seems.

Gurman should've just stuck to his usual time window of "within months". Can never go wrong with that.

 

[Suicidy]

I hope EU forces Apple to open up iPadOS swell...It's a shame they got away with that.

Let’s hope they don’t. Idiot bureaucrats shouldn’t be making such decisions.

 

[cocky jeremy]

I don’t get the point of wanting macOS on the iPad format. Are you guys just looking for a cheaper option?

If they ever add macOS, you can bet they add Mac pricing along with it.

 

[cocky jeremy]

Let’s hope they don’t. Idiot bureaucrats shouldn’t be making such decisions.

It's always a bunch of senile, tech illiterates deciding what is best for us.

 

[Fuzzball84]

I want capability of running MacOS on new iPad Pro OLED!

Never going to happen… it would cannibalise Macs. The most you will get is likely a Samsung dex like environment. Which would actually be an awesome middle ground. And make the Pro, have a Pro software feature.

 

[Apollo68]

If they ever add macOS, you can bet they add Mac pricing along with it.

Most people would be willing to pay more for a device that would be measurably more capable.

 

[Suicidy]

Will it still be required to buy 1 TB or more storage to get 16gb of RAM?