Gear Up for the Next-Gen iPad Pro: Release Date, Specs, Features, and More.
Apple’s powerhouse tablet, the iPad Pro, is due for an upgrade in 2024. Here’s a roundup of everything we know so far about the next-generation iPad Pro:
Release Date
- Mark your calendars! Expect the new iPad Pro to launch in early April 2024 via a press release on Apple.com.
- Previously, rumors suggested a spring event launch, but with the arrival of the M3 MacBook Air in March, that seems unlikely.
Display
- Get ready for a visual treat! The new iPad Pro is rumored to be the first to sport an OLED display, replacing the current LED (11-inch) and mini-LED (12.9-inch) screens. This means richer blacks, higher contrast, and potentially improved battery life.
Design
- Embrace a sleeker silhouette! The switch to OLED is expected to make the new iPad Pro thinner than its predecessors. Here’s a comparison of the expected dimensions:
- 11-inch iPad Pro (2024): 249.7 mm x 177.5 mm x 5.1 mm
- 11-inch iPad Pro (2022): 247.6 mm x 178.5 mm x 5.9 mm
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2024): 281.5 mm x 215.5 mm x 5.0 mm
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2022): 280.6 mm x 214.9 mm x 6.4 mm
- Landscape mode for Face ID? Code snippets in the iOS 17.4 beta suggest Apple might be moving the rear camera to the landscape edge, enabling Face ID in that orientation.
Size
- While a larger 14-inch model has been rumored for years, it seems unlikely for 2024. Apple is, however, launching a new 12.9-inch iPad Air, so the more significant iPad Pro might come eventually.
Price
- Brace yourself for a potential price bump. The shift to OLED and rumored features could increase the starting price. Here are the current prices for reference:
- iPad Pro 11-inch Wi-Fi (2022): $799/£899
- iPad Pro 11-inch Cellular (2022): $999/£1,079
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch Wi-Fi (2022): $1,099/£1,249
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch Cellular (2022): $1,299/£1,429
Specs and Features
- Power up with the next generation! The new iPad Pro is expected to be equipped with the M3 chip, succeeding the M2 chip.
- Storage options, ranging from 128GB to 2TB, will likely remain the same.
- A new Magic Keyboard with a larger trackpad might be launched alongside the iPad Pro, offering a more MacBook-like experience.
Stay Tuned
This article is written by Rumors and will be updated as more details surface about the 2024 iPad Pro. So, keep checking back to stay informed!