Unreleased iPhone, Entry-Level iPad, and iPad Air Imported Into India Ahead of Rumored Spring Launch

[MacRumors]

An unreleased iPhone, an entry-level iPad, and what is likely to be the next-generation iPad Air have been imported into India ahead of their expected announcement this spring.

Last month, Apple filed two new iPad models and one new iPhone in the Eurasian Economic Commission database with model numbers that do not correlate with any currently released product. Those same model numbers have since been cross-referenced by "industry sources" cited in a new 91mobiles report that indicates Apple has begun importing the devices into India for "testing purposes."

Apple is widely rumored to revamp several of its products in the spring, with the iPad Air and iPhone SE expected to receive modest updates. The iPad Air, Apple's mid-tier model starting at $599, is thought to be gaining 5G connectivity on cellular models, the A15 Bionic chip, and Center Stage support. The iPhone SE, which starts at $399, is expected to gain 5G support, the A15 Bionic, and the same 4.7-inch display as the current model.

Article Link: Unreleased iPhone, Entry-Level iPad, and iPad Air Imported Into India Ahead of Rumored Spring Launch

 

[SevLucas]

Still keepin‘ my fingers crossed for the 27” iMac at the spring event.

 

[1BadManVan]

A new base model iPad already? The 9th gen isn’t even 6 months old

 

[MayaUser]

so no imac...its semi-official

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

It’ll be interesting to be able to track the new iPad/iPhones straight from India and not China. Curious to see what the tracking is going to look like. 📦 ✈️

 

[MayaUser]

A new base model iPad already? The 9th gen isn’t even 6 months old

thats so nice...

 

[elbert]

Will Apple cater to the sub-$329 brand new tablet market from Apple.com?

 

[MayaUser]

so not one mac....since the imac and mac mini are coming at least after June...they should place the M1 pro and max with A15 cores and NOT the a14 cores that will be so old 6 months from now

 

[Kylo83]

The spring event isn’t gonna be exciting for the people that don’t like the entry level stuff, we have to wait till later, all this will be is budget iphone and ipads

 

[orbital~debris]

If one of the products is an “entry-level iPad” as reported here by MacRumors, why have MacRumors not updated their buyers guides?

The links at the end of the post still say “iPad (Buy Now)”!

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

so no imac...its semi-official

Display expert, Ross Young confirmed it yesterday. I'm 99.9% sure no iMac during the Spring event.

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[Kylo83]

The spring event isn’t gonna be exciting for the people that don’t like the entry level stuff, we have to wait till later, all this will be is budget iphone and iPads

 

[code-m]

A new base model iPad already? The 9th gen isn’t even 6 months old

The 2019 iPad Air chassis will probably be rebranded as the new 10th Gen with a 10.5” display and possibly updated CPU. I would be surprised if a flash was added to the rear and stereo speakers in landscape orientation.

 

[code-m]

thats so nice...

iPad 3rd to 4th Gen situation.

 

[code-m]

The spring event isn’t gonna be exciting for the people that don’t like the entry level stuff, we have to wait till later, all this will be is budget iphone and iPads

Apple’s Spring Event is for the budget orientated buyer I suspect. iPad Pro being the outlier.

 

[Bull 07]

8 of March 8 good date for an event.

 

[James Godfrey]

So there are two iPad models coming in spring as indicated by the model numbers registered… wonder what the entry level iPad will be, as surely it can’t be the base line as it’s only just been refreshed….

I am thinking maybe a mini version of the entry level iPad, a mini Pro (we heard rumours of a mini with promotion), or entry level could potentially be referring to an 11” iPad Pro with XDR coming but retaining the M1… it’s an entry Pro iPad after all.

 

[orbital~debris]

Would def. take a Bondi Blue iPad Air 🏄🏼‍♂️

 

[yabeweb]

Apple’s Spring Event is for the budget orientated buyer I suspect. iPad Pro being the outlier.

I don’t think we will se a Pro this soon.

 

[code-m]

I don’t think we will se a Pro this soon.

Personally I am not in the market for one as the 2020 iPadPro with the most recent iOS does not provide a good enough reason to “upgrade”. Until iOS for the Pro gets more capable it’s pointless to keep updating the hardware.

 

[kiranmk2]

If it just the new SE, new iPad Air and potentially new iPad why have an 'event' at all? The only updates these devices are getting are likely chip bumps, 5G support and Centre-Stage webcam which have all been introduced with previous devices at events. These devices are the sort of thing that has press release written all over them.

 

[Realityck]

Changing the entry level IPad so soon? Interesting, must be that lighting port going to USB-C

 

[Unregistered 4U]

Would def. take a Bondi Blue iPad Air ??‍♂️

Has anyone released a polycarbonate case that mimics the Bondi Blue iMac? As thin as the iPads are now, even having the case be a little thicker to capture some of the depth of texture would still look cool and be comfortable to hold.

 

[LoveToMacRumors]

when is the next podcast episode?

 

[Isengardtom]

New Base iPad - interesting. That’s not something I expected. iPad Air 5 is a pretty safe bet