While Apple has been grabbing headlines with its new Mac announcements, 9to5Mac tells us that the spotlight is also turning toward the company's iPad lineup, with reports revealing that Apple is gearing up to announce new iPads around March 2024.
In a recent edition of his Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman of Bloomberg sheds light on what we can expect from Apple in terms of iPad updates.
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 30: The new iPad Pro is put on display during an Apple launch event at One Hanson Place on October 30, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Apple debuted a new MacBook Pro, Mac Mini and iPad Pro. (Photo
What's Next for the iPad Lineup
Apple's plans include a range of updates for their iPad lineup, spanning from a powerful M2-equipped iPad Air to a more compact iPad mini sporting the A15 Bionic chip.
Additionally, a spec-boosted version of the entry-level iPad is in the works. These updates have left Apple enthusiasts eagerly awaiting a glimpse of what's to come.
And this anticipation was further stoked when Apple recently unveiled the new Apple Pencil (USB-C), sparking curiosity about the company's intentions.
Upcoming iPad Updates
Mark Gurman's recent newsletter points to March 2024 as the likely window for the announcement of these iPad updates.
The reasoning behind Apple's preemptive release of the new Apple Pencil (USB-C) becomes evident within this timeline. As Gurman explains, "I've written that the company has been working on a slew of models, including versions of the iPad Air, entry-level iPad, and iPad mini with bumped-up specifications."
"There's also a revamped iPad Pro in the works. I'm told that Apple is currently planning to release at least the more minor iPad refreshes in March," Gurman continues.
However, Gurman's report doesn't clarify if these iPad Pro models will be part of the March unveil or arrive later in the year. The focus now, it seems, is on these "more minor iPad refreshers" anticipated in March 2024.
The New Apple Pencil
A notable addition to Apple's recent lineup is the new Apple Pencil (USB-C), released ahead of any new iPad hardware. This updated stylus represents a successor to the original Pencil introduced in 2015. The most significant change in the new model is its USB-C charging capability, aligning it with Apple's current product ecosystem.
Nonetheless, it is important to note that this model lacks the pressure sensitivity feature of the first Pencil, which may disappoint some artists and creatives.
Still, it inherits many benefits from the second-generation Pencil, such as design improvements, a matte finish, and the magnetic attachment feature, making it a compelling choice for many iPad users.
Priced at $79, it stands as a cost-effective alternative to other styluses on the market.
Apple's strategy, as observed, might eventually phase out the first-generation Pencil in favor of low-end and high-end versions. However, this transition might not occur until the low-end iPad with a Lightning connection is discontinued.
The reasoning behind this could be that customers would prefer a Lightning Pencil for compatibility with their Lightning iPad, indicating Apple's commitment to user convenience.
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