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New MacBook, iPhone and iPads could launch in just weeks Original
Apple appears ready to start 2025 strong by launching a new low-price iPhone, a faster MacBook Air and a pair of revamped iPad models. These could come at a possible launch event as early as February, though the wait might be longer. But you don’t have to wait until the announcements — here are the rumors available on all four upcoming devices. An Apple winter event seems likely While Apple’s autumn events get the most attention, the company actually scatters product launches throughout the year.
Apple’s next iPad Pro upgrade to arrive in H2 2025
Apple’s next big iPad Pro refresh will only arrive in H2 2025 at the earliest. It will seemingly feature an M5 chip, becoming the first in the company’s lineup to debut with the next-gen Apple silicon chip. Apple surprised everyone by launching this year’s iPad Pro refresh with an M4 chip. 2025 iPad Pro should enter mass production in H2 2025 Apple operates on a 12-18 month upgrade cycle for its iPad Pro lineup. The M4 iPad Pro launched in May 2024, arriving 19 months after its M2 predecessor.
Apple's next iPad Air could get a 90Hz display
Apple is allegedly working on a 90Hz display for the next-gen iPad Air, 24-inch iMac, and the Studio Display. All these devices currently sport a 60Hz panel. The 90Hz screen will apparently debut on the M3 iPad Air before making its way to other devices. M3 iPad Air might sport a higher refresh rate display Apple’s ‘Pro’ devices sport a 120Hz ProMotion display. The higher refresh rate provides a smoother experience while navigating around the UI.
Apple could soon start assembling iPads in India
Apple’s contract manufacturer, Foxconn, wants to expand its operation in India and assemble iPads locally. The company could initially start assembling iPads at its Sriperumbudur facility in Tamil Nadu, India. Apple contractors Foxconn, Pegatron, and Tata Group currently only assemble iPhones in India. India is becoming Apple’s new manufacturing hub Since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Apple has diversified its supply chain and moved it out of China.
Apple’s 2024 OLED iPad Pros could be crazy thin
Apple’s rumored OLED iPad Pro will reportedly be significantly thinner than existing models. The switch to slimmer Organic Light-Emitting Diode panels will make this possible. Besides the thinner chassis, the 2024 OLED iPad Pros will have slightly bigger dimensions than its predecessors. M3 iPad Pros might stand out with their slim and sleek design Apple already uses OLED displays on iPhones.
iPadOS 17.4 beta hints 2024 iPad Pro will have horizontal camera
The updated iPad Pro expected in spring 2024 could make a change tablet users have wanted for years: move the front-facing camera for better horizontal use. Modified wording in the just-released iPadOS 17.4 beta suggests the camera move is on the way. Horizontal iPad Pro camera … finally! With more people working from home, video conferencing has become a normal part of work and personal lives.
Next iPad Pros could boast larger OLED displays
Apple plans a modest increase the screen sizes in the next generation of iPad Pro models, according to a reliable source. Numerous earlier leaks indicted these will also be the first Apple tablets with OLED displays. That will make the upcoming iPad Pro significant a improvement over the 2022 version. 13-inch iPad Pro might actually be 13 inches Apple has made the top-of-the-line iPad Pro in 12.9-inch and 11-inch versions since 2018, and the larger model is one of Cupertino’s top selling tablets.
Folding iPad mini probably not in development
There’s bad news for those ready for a folding iPad. Apple is not working on a small folding tablet to replace the iPad mini, according to a reliable source of inside info. Still, a new version of the iPad mini with a faster processor is on the way. No folding iPad mini for you! Handsets that unfold into small tablets have been released by Samsung and other Android makers. But these represent only a tiny share of the global phone market: about 1%.
Massive 16-inch iPad could arrive next year
Apple apparently plans to “grande size” the iPad. A version with a 16-inch display is reportedly being developed. If true, this will be a considerable jump up from the Apple’s largest current tablet, which includes a 12.9-inch screen. And the device – perhaps called iPad Ultra – will have a display the same size as the largest MacBook Pro.
What to expect from the 2022 iPad Pro and iPad 10
October is likely to be a good month for iPad fans with new models expected any day now. That includes a faster version of the iPad Pro and a redesigned budget iPad, according to leaks. But don’t expect them to appear at a glitzy event. Apple is apparently going to launch these on the downlow. It’s time for new iPads While there have been numerous unconfirmed reports pointing to multiple new iPad models on the way, these aren’t required to know that Apple has fresh tablets up its sleeve.
Next iPad might offer better video calls
Apple may be making one of the most-requested iPad changes. In Apple’s upcoming budget tablet, the front-facing camera is reportedly moving from a short edge of the display to a long edge, which would put it near the top of the tablet in landscape mode. Just about anyone who makes FaceTime calls on an iPad can see the advantage. iPad front camera might move to right edge For many years, Apple designed the various iPad models to be primarily used in portrait mode.
2022 iPad Pro could include pair of mystery ports
Apple will add two new ports to the 2022 iPad Pro, according to an unconfirmed report. However, it’s not known what these will be for as they do not conform to any connectors used by current Apple devices. But there’s no mention of a second USB-C port in the upcoming tablet. Two mystery connectors for 2022 iPad Pro The iPad Pro line already includes a USB-C port, the Smart Connector for communicating with keyboards and a built-in Apple Pencil charger. It seems these will be joined by two more.
Redesigned 2022 iPad might hold onto Home button
The 10.2-inch iPad expected in fall 2022 will supposedly get a facelift. Leaked CAD drawing indicate the upcoming tablet will have a larger screen and the flat edges Apple includes in its other tablets. But the low-cost iPad 10 will allegedly remain the last iPadOS device with a Home button even after the redesign. 2022 iPad adds flat edges but keeps Home button The $329 price makes the 10.2-inch iPad very popular.
14.1-inch iPad might lack typical 'pro' features
Surprising details leaked out about the rumored 14.1-inch iPad. Aside from its large size, the display might not include top-tier features offered by other iPad Pro models, like a very fast refresh rate. These might be an attempt by Apple to control the price of the extra-large tablet. 14.1-inch iPad lack ProMotion and mini-LED Analyst Ross Young recently broke the news that a 14.1-inch iPad is coming in early 2023.
iPad with OLED display pegged for 2024
News An iPad with a beautiful OLED display seems inevitable at this point. It’s only a question of when. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac The first iPad with an OLED display could be in customers’ hands in 2024, according to new report. There’ve been enough previous leaks pointing to Apple switching at least some of its tablets from standard LCDs to OLEDs that it’s become a question of when, not if. OLED iPad might launch in 2024 With Organic Light-Emitting Diode displays, each pixel glows on its own.
Here's more proof iPad will get gorgeous OLED screens
News An iPad with a beautiful OLED display seems inevitable at this point. It’s only a question of when. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac Multiple companies are reportedly gearing up to produce OLED displays for future iPad models. This would lead to a noticeable improvement in image quality. But it’s apparently not going to happen before 2023. An iPad with OLED display could launch in 2023 All but the budget iPhone use Organic Light-Emitting Diode displays — ones in which each pixel glows on its own.
Budget iPad might get a face-lift in 2023
News The 2022 iPad 10 will reportedly look essentially like the current iPad 9. But just wait until 2023! Photo: Apple The bad news is the 2022 basic iPad 10 will be a simple “speed bump” update, according to a tipster. But the good news is it will reportedly be followed by a redesigned version in 2023. While the basic iPad doesn’t often make headlines, its $329 price draws in plenty of buyers. Any change is sure to affect many people.
iPad Air 5 with ultra-wide cam might beautify video calls
News The 2022 iPad Air 5 might look much like its predecessor, but with a FaceTime-friendly front camera. Photo: Apple The next-generation iPad Air is right around the corner, according to a leak coming out of Asia. The upcoming tablet will allegedly get a better front-facing camera with support for Center Stage. And a general specs boost. On the inside, the iPad Air 5 supposed to have much in common with the iPad mini 6.
2022 iPad Pro might charge through oversized Apple logo
News Is that an oversized Apple logo or are you just happy to see me? Concept: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac Apple reportedly wants to add MagSafe wireless charging to the new iPad Pro, and it’s reportedly going to make a surprising design tweak to make it happen: increasing the size of the Apple logo on the back of the tablet. The same unconfirmed report says the 2022 will have an improved camera, larger battery and a processor upgrade.
What to expect from iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini and basic iPad in 2022
News Top stories The iPad Pro might get a a couple of noticeable design changes in 2022. Graphic: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac Apple won‘t let the iPad line languish in 2022. Most notably, some big improvements are reportedly coming to the display and charging capabilities of the iPad Pro line. And the iPad Air and iPad won‘t be overlooked. 2022 iPad Pro with a notch? The already thin display bezels on the current iPad Pro line will get even slimmer in 2022, if a recent unconfirmed report is correct.
Future iPad could boast super-strong titanium chassis
News Top stories Someday, iPad models could have a titanium frame instead of an aluminum one. Photo: Sergei Akulich/Unsplash CC Apple is exploring putting titanium chassis in its iPads, according to an unconfirmed report. This would make the tablet much more rigid. The idea is still under investigation, not a done deal. “Apple is also considering equipping iPads with titanium-based metal chassis, but the high costs for doing so may not be economical at the moment,” Digitimes reported on Friday.
Upgrades might make next-gen iPad Air more ‘Pro’
News The iPad Air 5 could look quite a bit like its predecessor while also getting upgraded features. Screenshot: Apple The difference between the current 10.9-inch iPad Air and the 11-inch iPad Pro is relatively slim. And now it seems more of the features of the Pro tablet are moving to the Air. Apple is reportedly going to build on the powerful 2020 model with an iPad Air 5 that offers a dual-lens camera and optional 5G. Plus, the tablet is getting a processor upgrade.
Evidence grows for iPad mini’s expanding screen
News Top stories The next iPad mini could have a larger display than any of its predecessors. But still stay “mini.” Concept: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac The iPad mini 6 screen will increase to 8.3 inches, according to a report from a display industry expert. This is just the latest leak to indicate that Apple is about to dramatically improve the design of its smallest tablet. A larger screen should make the computer easier and more fun to use.
Report: 2021 iPad mini to Feature 8.3-inch Display With Small Bezels, No Touch ID Home Button
Posted by Sanuj Bhatia on Jul 26, 2021 in iPad mini, iPad Rumors By now, we know that Apple is planning to introduce a new iPad mini later this year. As the launch nears, more and more details about the upcoming iPad mini 6 are being leaked. According to display analyst Ross Young, this years’ iPad mini will feature a larger 8.3-inch display as opposed to 7.9-inch in the current iPad mini.
Display Analyst Claims 2021 iPad Mini Won't Feature Mini-LED Display
Posted by Sanuj Bhatia on Jul 23, 2021 in iPad mini, iPad Rumors Yesterday, a report from DigiTimes claimed that the 2021 iPad mini 6th-gen will feature a mini LED display. Today, display analyst Ross Young has stated that this year’s iPad mini won’t be featuring a mini LED display after all. iPad mini is set for a major redesign this year. Apple is said to be (finally) ditching the Touch ID home button on iPad mini for iPad Pro-like smaller bezels.
Rumor: 2021 iPad mini to Feature Mini-LED Display
Posted by Sanuj Bhatia on Jul 22, 2021 in iPad mini, iPad Rumors Apple is expected to launch a new iPad mini later this year. Along with faster internals, the iPad mini 6 is said to come with the iPad Pro-like display with small bezels. Now, a report from DigiTimes claims that the display on the 2021 iPad mini will be a mini LED display.
Gorgeous mini-LED display could add luster to next iPad mini
News Top stories An iPad mini with a mini-LED screen seems appropriate. Concept: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac The 2021 iPad mini will be Apple’s next tablet with a mini-LED display, according to information leaking from a component supplier. This type of screen looks better than the standard LCD used in many current iPads. But Apple allegedly won’t reserved the display tech for tablet much longer. mini-LED displays will also supposedly be used in upcoming MacBook Pro models.
Next iPad mini may get oversized speed boost from Apple A15 processor
News Top stories The 2021 iPad mini might look something like this. Concept: Cult of Mac The much-anticipated iPad mini 6 will boast the Apple A15 processor, according to an unconfirmed report. That should bring a significant performance increase. And the tablet will allegedly have a USB-C port and a Smart Connector. iPad mini 6 with A15 processor The next-generation iPad mini will use the same processor as the upcoming iPhone 13, according to information leaked to 9to5Mac.
Going beyond 13 inches, Apple reportedly ‘exploring larger iPads’
News Apple might take the iPad line past the 12.9-inch mark, possibly creating an iPad Pro Max. Graphic Cult of Mac Someday, Apple could make tablets as large as the biggest MacBooks. The company is reportedly investigating making super size iPad models with displays larger than the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, according to a reliable source for insider info.
iPad mini 6 redesign might usher in USB-C, smaller Apple Pencil
News The iPad mini 6 will reportedly be revamped to add features from the iPad Pro and Air series. Photo: RendersbyIan/ Front Page Tech A significantly redesigned iPad mini 6 could drop its Lightning port in favor of USB-C, according to a new unconfirmed report. And a smaller Apple Pencil could be produced for it. The tablet already drew quite a bit of attention because it’s expected to offer a nearly edge-to-edge screen, dumping the hefty bezels in the current version.
Don’t expect next iPad mini for months
News Top stories The 2021 iPad mini might look something like this. Concept: Cult of Mac Apple’s next small tablet isn’t coming soon, no matter what previous rumors indicated. A trusted analyst and Apple prognosticator says the 2021 iPad mini won‘t be on the market until the second half of the year. According to unconfirmed reports, this will be a significantly redesigned device, with a larger display.
iPad mini 6 mockup shows edge-to-edge screen so many hope for
News An iPad mini 6 mockup could show that a significant redesign is one the way. Photo: xleaks7/Pigtou There’s a bit more evidence that the iPad mini 6 will feature a dramatic redesign. A mockup supposedly of the tablet leaked out with an edge-to-edge display and in-screen fingerprint scanner. Other sources have also pointed to Apple’s smallest tablet being in for a size upgrade. xleaks7 (aka David Kowalski) shared the new images and video with the Italian-language site Pigtou.
Next-gen Apple Pencil spills out in leaked photo
News Charging and storage now a snap. Photo: Apple An Apple tipster may have leaked an image of a new version of the Apple Pencil. The picture comes with no description, but the stylus shown appears to be either shorter or thicker than the current one. The supposed leak comes from Mr-White on Twitter, who has a mixed history of predicting future Apple products.
AirTags and newly updated iPad Pro could be right around the corner
News AirTags and the 2021 iPad Pro could launch together in only a few weeks. Photo: Cut of Mac Apple’s long awaited AirTags personal item trackers might finally jump from rumor or to reality. A reliable prognosticator says these accessories will reach customers in March. And the same goes for an updated iPad Pro. Previous leaks also point to the tablet coming out before the end of Q1 2021.
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iPad mini 6 might get the big redesign it deserves
News Top stories The 2021 iPad mini could be about to get a lot less mini. Photo: Pigtou/xleaks7 Apple’s smallest tablet is allegedly about to get the redesign so many people have hoped for. The screen bezels in the 2021 iPad mini will shrink significantly, supposedly allowing the display to increase to over 9 inches and become nearly edge-to-edge. The computer will also reportedly get in-screen Touch ID and a hole-punch camera.
Tasty renders show 2021 iPad Pro with mystery magnetic connectors
News Top stories The basic design of 2021 iPad Pro will supposedly be much like its predecessor, but with some tweaks. Render: xleaks7/Pigtou Apple will build even more magnets into the 2021 iPad Pro, according to a tipster. The same source has rendered images supposedly based on CAD drawings of the upcoming 12.9- and 11-inch versions. Other changes rumored for Apple’s next top-tier tablet include an improved screen and optional 5G.
Sweet new mini-LED display might not light up every iPad Pro
News Top stories There might be a big advantage to buying the largest 2021 iPad Pro model. Photo: Apple Sorry, 11-inch iPad Pro — no mini-LED display for you. The new type of screen will reportedly be in Apple’s largest top-tier tablet for 2021 but not the smaller version. In addition, there are supposedly changes to the speakers and camera hump in this high-end tablet that’s expected in early spring.
2021 iPad mini screen size might expand to 8.4 inches
News A must-have for iPad owners. Photo: Apple The next iPad mini could be a bit less mini. Apple reportedly will expand the tablet from a 7.9-inch screen to an 8.4-inch one in the version coming in Q1 2021. If true, the change would hardly be unprecedented. Apple has enlarged the displays in all other iPad models in recent years. The redesigned tablet will be out in March, according to Mac Treasure Tracing Club (AKA MacOtokara).
Apple plans to slim down the 2021 budget iPad
News The 202 1 iPad might use the same general design as the iPad 8 (shown here), but slimmer. Photo: Apple The 2021 iPad is apparently going on a diet. The 9th generation of Apple’s basic tablet will reportedly be slimmer and lighter than the current version. But the same unconfirmed report says Apple doesn’t plan to change the size of the 2021 iPad Pro models.
iPad Pro with beautiful mini-LED screen might be right around the corner
News A mini-LED screen could be a hallmark of the 2021 iPad Pro . Photo: Cult of Mac Those eager for the next iPad Pro might not have long to wait. The first Apple tablet with a gorgeous mini-LED display will launch before the end of March, according to an unconfirmed report. If true, it’ll mean the 2020 iPad Pro will have an unusually short product run. But word that a replacement is coming soon is unconfirmed.
Don’t hold out for an OLED iPad Pro in 2021
News Top stories Apple tipsters are butting heads over whether there’ll be an iPad Pro with an OLED screen. Photo: Apple Apple reportedly isn’t prepping a iPad Pro with an OLED display in 2021. This counters a report from several weeks ago that said an iPadOS tablet with the advanced screen is in development. All iPads use traditional LEDs, but that might change in the coming year. What the new type of display will be is still up in the air, though.
Realistic iPad Air 4 concept shows what to expect from Apple’s next tablet
News The iPad Air 4 could be the latest Apple table to offer an almost edge-to-edge display. Concept: svetapple.sk A concept artist compiled the leaks, rumors and unconfirmed reports about the iPad Air 4 into a series of beautiful images. This tablet could be unveiled as soon as next week, bringing a very significant redesign. These concept pictures give a sneak peek and what’s probably on the docket. They come from svetapple.sk, who produced some beautiful iPhone 12 concept images this spring.
2020 iPad might borrow the best features of the iPad Pro
News The 2020 iPad could look a lot like this iPad Pro. Photo: Apple The 2020 iPad will resemble a smaller iPad Pro, if leaked schematics of this upcoming computer are accurate. It’ll supposedly offer narrow screen bezels, Face ID, a USB-C port and other features that previously were reserved for Apple’s high-end tablets. Redesigned iPad dumps the screen bezels The design schematics were given to 91mobiles by an unnamed “trusted source.” They show a device with a 10.84-inch display.
Apple Magic Keyboard might come to more iPad tablets
News A more productive way to use iPad Pro. Photo: Apple There’ll be versions of Apple’s clip-on Magic Keyboard for other models besides the iPad Pro, according to a reliable source. Apple’s accessory wowed reviewers and users this spring, but it’s currently only for the company’s top-tier tablets. Apparently, that’s going to change. This unconfirmed report comes from L0vetodream via Twitter.
iPadOS 14 expected to add new uses for Apple Pencil
News Top stories Get ready for Apple Pencil to become useful for more than artists and students. Screenshot: Apple iPadOS 14 reportedly bring multiple new features to Apple Pencil. On Tuesday came word that Safari will offer new markup tools for webpages. An earlier report indicated the next iPadOS version could finally bring handwriting recognition to Apple tablets. More Apple Pencil markup tools?
Apple Pencil might come back in black
News Top stories Apple Pencil looks good in black. Artist’s Concept: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac To paraphrase an old joke, you can have the Apple Pencil in any color you want as long as that color is white. But an unconfirmed report indicates that’ll change soon. A version of this iPad active stylus in black is supposedly in the offing. Hopes for a more colorful Apple Pencil… This news comes from Mr-white, who has a modest history of leaking details of upcoming Apple products.
Apple preps 11-inch iPad Air, 23-inch iMac for 2020
News Top stories The 2020 iPad Air could sport a larger display than this 2019 model. Photo: Apple Apple is going to increase the sizes of the displays in the 2020 iPad Air and an iMac model also coming later this year, according to an unconfirmed report coming out of Asia. But neither of these will be MiniLED screens, as Apple will reportedly not have any computer using this type of display until 2021.
iPad Pro with triple-lens camera looks increasingly likely
News Top stories This Pad & Quill leather folio is ready when/if Apple builds more lenses into the next iPad Pro’s rear-facing cameras. Photo: Pad & Quill A well-known accessory maker unveiled a case that’s apparently designed for a 2020 iPad Pro with a dual- or even triple-lens camera like the ones in the iPhone 11 series. There’s no such tablet, but rumors say one is coming soon.
2020 iPad Pro renders bring a taste of the future
News Top stories It’s easy to see one of the biggest changes expected in the 2020 iPad Pro. Photo: OnLeaks/iGeeksBlog The 2020 iPad Pro is expected this spring, and professional leaker OnLeaks created a video of this upcoming tablet based on rumors and unconfirmed reports. Watch it now: The video was shared with iGeeksBlog. It includes the latest rumors and speculation about the next iPad Pro as compiled by Steve H. McFly, better known as OnLeaks. His predictions have often proved reliable.
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