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Apple to Launch New iPad Models in May with Major Upgrades

The upcoming iPad Pro and iPad Air will feature OLED displays and faster chips, aiming to boost sales after the longest new model hiatus.

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Overview

  • Apple is set to launch new iPad Pro and iPad Air models in early May 2024, marking the end of the longest pause on new models since the product's inception.
  • Both the iPad Pro and iPad Air will feature significant upgrades, including OLED displays for the Pro models and a 12.9-inch screen option for the iPad Air.
  • The new iPad models are expected to come with faster chips, improved accessories, and potentially new software features, amid reports of complex manufacturing techniques delaying the launch.
  • The iPad Pro models will be powered by Apple's new M3 chip, while the iPad Air is expected to receive a new processor, possibly the M2.
  • The upcoming release aims to rejuvenate iPad sales which have seen a decline in the last two fiscal years, with Apple hoping the upgrades will rekindle consumer interest.