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Apple is set to unveil new iPad models in early May, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. These next-generation iPads were initially expected for March or April, but delays in OLED display manufacturing and software development pushed back the launch date.
The highlight of the release is expected to be the new iPad Pro featuring an OLED display, a first for the iPad lineup. Gurman also hints at redesigned Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil accessories for the Pro line, though specifics remain under wraps.
The iPad Air also gets a refresh, with rumours suggesting a potential M3 chip upgrade, a significant leap from the current M1. But the bigger news might be the introduction of a larger, 12.9-inch iPad Air. This could be Apple's strategy to counter the growing size of smartphones and the rise of foldables, offering a more compelling big-screen tablet experience at a price point below the premium iPad Pro.
This May launch positions the new iPads close to Apple's WWDC 2024 developer conference, scheduled for June 10.