I’m going to have to beg you to cool your metaphorical jets if you were anticipating new iPads to be released next week, because frequent Apple tipster Mark Gurman has poured cold water on those smoldering speculations.
Previous reports said that new iPads would be unveiled on March 26, however Gurman has already responded, tweeting that such rumors are “not true.”
Gurman’s statements, as a Bloomberg writer with a track record of reliable Apple tips and alleged insider information, are frequently correct. So, we’re very sure we won’t see new iPads next week.
While a few iPad-related rumors and tips have surfaced recently, based on my years of tracking Apple technology, I believe we’d have seen more meaningful speculations if new iPads were released this month. The minor snag here is that Gurman hasn’t provided any new suggestions about when we could see these new iPads, which are believed to be new iPad Pro and iPad Air versions.
Gurman has previously speculated that new iPads could be released around April. Apple has previously delivered iPads in the second quarter/Spring season, so I’d be more confident in an April announcement than one next week.
What is on the horizon?
If and when Apple does release new iPads, we anticipate new iPad Pro versions, maybe with OLED panels and access to the powerful Apple M3 CPU. However, no drastic overhaul is envisaged.
There are also clues of a redesigned iPad Air (known as the iPad Air 6), with some reports predicting a 12.9-inch iPad Air. Presumably, this model would provide a larger-screened iPad experience for folks who do not want to spend a lot of money on an iPad Pro.
I’m hoping for an iPad mini 7, but it doesn’t appear to be a possibility, as Apple may be winding down production of its smallest tablet.
In any case, if you want an iPad right now, check out our list of the best iPads and the best iPad discounts. Even with new models on the horizon, you can’t really go wrong with any iPad today, since they are virtually the gold standard of tablets.
