Tablet sales, including the iPad, have plateaued over the last few quarters. Apple is rumored to be betting big on the 2024 iPad Pro series in order to entice new customers and persuade current ones to upgrade.
This time around, the iPad Pro is claimed to have received significant hardware enhancements, including a new OLED screen and a new CPU, as well as being designed to provide a variety of AI experiences.
The iPad Pro comes in two sizes with an OLED screen and a smaller form factor. It also includes a Magic keyboard.
Since the first generation, Apple has always offered the iPad Pro series in two sizes, and this trend is expected to continue. Apple is expected to introduce an 11-inch and a larger 12.9-inch iPad Pro models.
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, these will be the first iPads featuring an OLED screen, a display technology that outperforms the tiny LED display on current models in terms of color accuracy, contrast, and brightness.
Festive offer
Bloomberg reported that the 2024 iPad Pro lineup will contain an OLED screen, and Apple is rumored to be in talks with multiple display vendors such as Samsung and LG about supplying the OLED panels.
There are also rumors that, instead of the conventional 12.9-inch size, Apple may release a significantly larger 14-inch model, largely to assist people differentiate between the iPad Pro and the iPad Air. If this does not happen this year, it may occur next year.
High performance M3/M4 chip
Apple iPad Pro The most current iPad updates released in October 2022.
Until last week, practically every report stated that the 2024 iPad Pro series would be powered by the M3 chip, which also powers the newest MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models. However, a recent Bloomberg rumor stated that Apple may give the gadget the M4 chip in order to compete with the future Qualcomm-powered Windows laptops.
Even with the M3 chip, Apple is positioning the new MacBooks for gaming, and this is expected to continue with the iPad Pro, as Apple adds more AAA titles.-powered Windows laptops.
According to Bloomberg, the new M4-powered iPad Pro will be marketed as a tablet with AI capabilities. However, one may have to wait until the iPadOS 18 update (WWDC 2024) to see the AI capabilities. The future iPads, like the current generation models, are expected to be offered in a variety of storage capacities, ranging from 128 GB to 2 TB. There will be Wi-Fi and cellular variants that support 5G/Wi-Fi 6E networks.
New Apple Pencil, new Magic Keyboard anticipated
Apple just released a new Pencil with a USB-C port, although it was designed for entry-level devices. At the ‘Let Loose’ event, the company is expected to unveil a third-generation Pencil that will be compatible with iPad Pro.
Apple may also release a new Magic Keyboard that, when connected with the iPad Pro, may morph into a laptop. The upgraded Magic Keyboard is supposed to include a larger trackpad and better keys, as well as a metal finish to provide a more laptop-like experience.
iPad Pro (2024) launch date and pricing
The Apple iPad Pro (2024) series, along with the iPad Air (2024) series and additional peripherals such as the Magic Keyboard and third-generation Apple Pencil, are expected to be presented on May 7 and released in the second half of May. In terms of pricing, the iPad Pro (2024) series may see a price increase due to hardware upgrade.
