The real way to make the iPads maintain value is to capitalize on the switch the same processors in the MacBooks. Make the iPad Pros a tablet with touch obviously, but also allow them to dock via an optional docking port/station that connects the iPad to a monitor, keyboard and mouse.
Airpods and Airpods Pro have been on a continuous sale from most UK outlets for months. Retailers know they need to clear the stock.
Yeah, I think the Magic Keyboard is the start of a base for the iPad Pros, but it could use more I/O to allow for greater expansion to monitors, storage, etc. than just the two USB-C ports currently. Some of these things could / should be done via 3rd party.
Exactly. I’m not buying any new iPad hardware until there’s significant software improvements.
Hang on a second. "AirPods 3 to be teased at the event, (but) instead expected to be launched in a separate virtual event in the early summer timeframe"? Why will Apple forgo 2-3 months of AirPods sales by teasing that something is coming, but we'll show you the thing in 2-3 months? Sorry, but this discredits the report IMO, so I'd question all the other stuff in it, including the 'modest' price hike.
Apple is planning to launch a new entry-level iPad, iPad mini, and iPad Pro at its "Spring Loaded" event tomorrow, along with "a few surprises," according to Wedbush analysts.
In a new note to investors, seen by MacRumors, Wedbush analysts Daniel Ives and Strecker Backe explained that the iPad will be the main focus of Apple's "Spring Loaded" event, with new entry-level iPad, iPad mini, and iPad Pro models being announced.
The 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro will apparently be receiving "significant changes," including the A14X chip and a "game-changing" mini-LED display for the 12.9-inch model, allowing for better color performance, dimming capabilities, and higher contrast.
While the entry-level iPad and the iPad mini will see "consistent pricing" compared to the current models, the iPad Pro models will apparently have "modest price increases" over the current versions.
While the new iPads will be the main focus of the event, Wedbush believes that "there could be a few surprises," including new iMacs with a range of color options, an updated Apple Pencil, and the long-awaited AirTags item trackers.
Moreover, third-generation AirPods are expected to be teased at the event, but will not be launched immediately. The AirPods 3 are instead expected to be launched "in a separate virtual event in the early summer timeframe," which may be referring to WWDC, starting on June 7.
This may explain some of the uncertainty around the launch of the third-generation AirPods, with some leaked images and reports claiming that launch is imminent, while others have said that they will not enter production until the third quarter of 2021. Nonetheless, it is not clear why Apple would announce new AirPods but not launch them for several months, suppressing the sales of the current model in the process.
MacRumors will provide live coverage of the "Spring Loaded" Apple event both here on MacRumors.com and through our MacRumorsLive Twitter account.
Article Link: Wedbush Analysts Say 'Spring Loaded' Event Will Debut New iPads With 'Modest Price Increase,' Along With 'a Few Surprises'
The word ’modest’ in this context could have two opposite meanings. So basically, we don’t know how bad the increase will be for the consumers.I effing knew it... it better be a very modest one
The top level iPad Pro better have some type of "modest" macOS or Pro Application support as well in that case.
Did you factor in the weight of the Magic Keyboard and the pencil? The keyboard weights more than the iPad.
They will not give it 6GB, max 3-4GB for the Mini. Giving it too much will allow the mini to live too long.
The greedy scumbags at the top dont think being worth 2 trillion dollars is enough.
I have to say, I have been seeing a lot more Surface devices lately.
Everything is living longer, even humans, why the God Apple not going to do this 6GB for the iPad Mini? It is Apple's least refreshed model in their product line up and it still going be using the same Mini chassis dating back to 2014? Apple takes sometime a good 3 year to release another refresh too! Apple owes it to loyal Mini users that suffer through the long time frame till they decide to release another!
There has to be... there is as much utility in bringing iPad apps to the Mac that there is in bringing Mac apps to the iPad. Let's see what iPadOS 15 brings...
