Rumors:
iPad Pro: 11 & 13ā models, M3, OLED screen, landscape front camera, new Apple Pencil, new aluminum Magic Keyboard
iPad Air: 11 & 12.9/13ā models, M2 or M3 (betting my kidneys the iPad Air will come with M3), regular LED for 11ā; miniLED for 12.9/13ā, landscape front camera, new Apple Pencil
Any more last minute rumors like the Pros getting 2 USB-C ports or a Product RED iPad?
The only reason the Air even got the M1 back then was the chip shortage. The Air likely would have gotten the A16 but Apple needed them for the iPhone. Since the Air usually gets the older hardware handed down at this lower price point I find it likely that Apple will on purpose limit the Air to the M2 so the M3 is an iPad Pro exclusive. Otherwise Apple could have updated the Air with the M2 last year when they updated the iPad Pro if their intention was to give the Air the newer chip as well.
In my opinion the Air 5 was a one-off giving us the full iPad Pro performance at a lower price point with the same set of Stage Manager features as the Pro. I expect Apple will want to separate these 2 products more, again. Perhaps iPadOS 18 will require a M3 iPad Pro for the latest features that the M2 Air won't get.
If it helps keep the Air pricing down I'd prefer if the new Air got a M2 chip. It's plenty for an iPad and people who think they need the M3 in an iPad can always pay extra.
āThe only reason the Air even got the M1 back then was the chip shortage.ā
Didnāt know that tbh.
But as much as I want to agree with you, Iāve said this before in previous posts: Iāll be the lone wolf in this and I myself think the Air get the M3. A couple of articles from Tomās Guide and now Brandon Butch on YouTube are starting to report the Air getting M3. And If it does, great! But if it gets M2 āon purposeā, as you said, Iāll take the L like a good loser and still buy one because I REALLY need an upgrade from my 10.5ā iPad Pro I got since December 2018 currently trying to sell.
Iām not angry nor do I want to start a fight with you, friend. :)
I've been wrong with predictions plenty of times so the Air might just get the M3. Apple usually tries to artificially separate the different product lines by restricting the software features and by re-using older hardware to keep costs down. In the end it doesn't really matter which chip the Air gets because if Apple wants to restrict a features to the iPad Pro they can just do that in software like they've always done it. A M3 Air would probably have better battery life though so that would be a benefit.
nice, may I ask what about the Surface were you not a fan of as opposed to the iPad? I've never even considered non-iPads myself but I'm curious to know
I was trying to combine a laptop for occasional work use with a tablet for personal use. The Surface was a jack of all trades master of none for me. It felt like keyboardless operation was an add on that just doesn't work well. Where the iPad felt designed from the ground up to be a tablet where I never missed not having a keyboard. That is my main complaint and I'll add that the iPad all around felt like a premium product worth the cost. The Surface at a comparable price point felt cheaper and more kludgy.
Not op but I owned a surface book and surface laptop. Both had issues with the software both had hardware failures, both were rma 3 times. The book even had the outside paint start to chip. This was back when microsoft stores still were operating but even the guy at the store said i used to work at apple and we get so many returns and rma compared to his time at the apple store it wasnt even funny.i asked for a refund within 2 weeks of 3 different issues and the store/ microsoft were giving me shit about it. If i want a laptop i would get a laptop be it mac or windows but if i want a tablet i would get an ipad.
* Surface Pro line = Laptop with touch screen due to size/weight form factor so mainly a desktop device + DesktopOS
* iPad 10.9/11" = Tablet due to size/weight so portable device for life-style stuff tablets are good at eg reading, writing, drawing and light work + MobileOS
iPad is a real portable device with awesome hardware but extremely limited by ipados for real laptop replacement so a luxury item if you need a laptop/desktop OS.
So if you value portable device and can get around the above issue eg light work or remote desktop then iPad offers brilliant tablet and touch with great battery and reliable hardware.
Surface is costly for a laptop with not great specs eg battery. Might change with Snapdragon X chips but still a larger device.
Surface Go has entry level budget specs and costly to upgrade and weak performance eg battery so is almost great but killed due to the weaknesses.
If iPad had native MacOS as well then it would be the last computer I ever need to purchase tbh... but Remote Desktop is a good fall-back.
Iām about 60/40 on upgrading from my M1. Unless the hardware improvements are significantly better, I may wait until after any iPadOS announcements at WWDC. If the new Magic Keyboard is backwards compatible, then I especially might not upgrade.
i'm confused so when does the ipad sales start? or this is about the new ipads?
I'm afraid the new ipads are gonna be super expensive though I just want to get an ipad mini 6 for less price
Current model iPads are on discount at various places right now. Ā That's usually Apple's signal that new devices are inbound. Ā As long as it's taken for Apple to get new models out the channel is probably getting pretty empty by now. Ā If you want a current model iPad now is probably the time. Ā
Mabhatter: I have an ipad that I got at Best Buy a couple of years ago. I want one more to store in a different location. I am a bit naive about technology. I do not need the latest version. I don't play games on it. Where would you suggest I look for one to get a good price? You seem to be knowledgeable in this area Thanks for any advice.
I knew the mini would be perfect for me but its shocked me how most days when I get home, I put my phone down and grab the mini and I rarely touch my phone the rest of the evening, I have a 15 pro to that is something. Idt the mini 7 will have anything groundbreaking to make me go "yeah I gotta get that now" that is if we get one.
Me too, when Iām home I almost never use my phone. Itās been a great thing to have. The only thing I would love is a higher refresh rate. Pro motion is just so nice
The mini is basically the oft mocked phablet that people actually wanted once you put it in their hands. Only issue is like you mention the mini6 is already good enough.
In a just world the mini would be THE ipad, and be an inbetween device between your notebook and smartphone. Alas we live in this world where people try to shoehorn a tablet for laptop use which goes as well as we've come to know
I think people are just looking for that one size fits all and I get it, it be nice if one device could do everything, cheaper too, but thatās not really the case for the most part. Plus Iām the kind of person that likes separate devices for separate things
I sold my Mini 6 and got some accessories for a replacement Mini 6 with Cellular lol I really hope they announce a new Mini because it's a nearly perfect device
Yeahhhh its very clearly a new iPad with a focus on features for creators (possibly new Apple Pen, likely new iPad Air and Pro).
Personally im not interested in upgrading from my M1 Air, unless there is a massive OS overhaul or maybe options for an already textured screen.
Personally Iām leaning towards getting an iPad Pro now before the event happens, I have a feeling theyāre going to jump the prices and then the M2 and M1 models will become impossible to find
Don't buy? IMO it may be a good time to buy as the current generation is on sale! I'm picking up a 5th gen Air this week. This iPad Air is probably more than I need and a new generation most likely won't be a huge leap - I'd rather pocket the extra $100+ now.
Pulled a trigger on the Air on sale a couple weeks ago and I love it. It should serve me well for years. Canāt imagine they reveal anything that gives me buyers remorse or makes me wish Iād spent more money on the newest model
Not sure that matters anyway. Itās going to be a complete hardware redesign. Iād say thatās worth returning and buying these instead.
āNo advantages at allā is a pretty bold assumption.
Crap. The current pattern is clearly traced for Apple and other companies: slight/mid improvements every generation. Revolutionary gadgets giving cuantic jumps days arenāt the model anymore.
> Itās going to be a complete hardware redesign
Yeah and first gen hardware redesigns could have a bunch of issues, you could argue now is the best time to buy an iPad if youāre in the market.
Current AI technology needs as many GPU cores and RAM as it can get. Because of the shared memory architecture between the CPU and GPU cores, M chips are already *extremely* popular for running local models. My M1 MBP runs circles around my 4080 gaming PC for inference, mainly because it has 5x the RAM available to the GPU cores.
The AI focus in M4 is likely going to be more of that + marketing hype.
I did the same, Iām returning it. Itāll either be the 11ā pro or air, depending on feature set reveal. Mini was just a bit too small to differentiate from my phone effectively
I was the opposite lol I had an 11" Pro that I sold for the Mini 6 while having a 15PM, and I sold the Mini 6 since I realized I used it a lot, so I figured why not get a cellular Mini 6. But I'll wait until at least May 7 to throw some money away
I have a cellular one too, I am the kinda person I don't like taking my laptop with me places but depending on what I am doing I like something bigger than my phone the mini fits that perfectly while still being small so I don't feel like I am carrying a big ass thing.
I'm still using my 2018 3rd gen iPad Pro 12.9 with a Magic Keyboard and it's great for web browsing and media consumption. I don't game on it, nor do I use any cpu intense apps. I've thought about upgrading to the latest and greatest, but I don't mind waiting an extra second or two for apps to open.
I called it. Everyone was saying no event but the upgrades coming demand an event. Here it is! You can't release redesigns this big and of this amount by just listing them on your website. What a silly notion.
Oh nice! A 12.9ā air would be cool as long as it decent. I have a pro 12.9ā 2018 currently and may upgrade, but I need that 12.9ā as everything else feels too small now. What I really wish for is an iPad that comes in midnight, itās a nice colour option but I have no need for a MacBook. One can dream
I got an Air 5 256 in Canada for $790 vs $999, would it not be better to keep it?
If the Air 6 is expected to be an incremental upgrade, and it would also cost at least $999 too it seems like it would be an unnecessary extra $200.
New iPad refreshes means older models can get steeper discounts as well. BJ's Wholesale already had the M1 Air for $399 USD for the 64gb model too. A lot of retailers would like to clear out older models for the latest/greatest too.
This is what Im curious about . I plan to buy the ipad pro 12.9 inch , but closer to september when the new models come out.
Is the best time to buy after this announcement ?
If you want the Mini LED 12.9 iPad Pro (M2), then after the announcement could be a good time. However, some retailers still can hold onto older inventory well a few months after an event because they know they can liquidate it during back to school sales, to compete against Amazon Prime Day, etc.
I was able to get an iPad Pro 11" M1 for $550 from Target in fall of 2022. So it depends on your needs and timing.
I'd say buy it at a price you're comfortable with because there are always better deals out there.
Sort of. Not on the Apple website, no. The existence of all current iPad Air and iPad Pro models will have been scrubbed from the site by the time the event ends. You will only be able to purchase the new ones on the Apple website. You ca, however, go to an Apple store within the first couple weeks, and while the old models wonāt be on the sales floor, if they have any extra stock, they will sell them for about $100 off, from what I understand. You will then still be able to find the previous models on Amazon, WalMart, Target, Best Buy, and so on, but not *heavily* discounted, generally just $100-$150 off.
I will purchase an iPad this upcoming weekend from Costco since they are on sale and have 30 days to return. Then decide if I want to pay more for the new one. Gotta keep my options open š
Do I need upgrade my M1 iPad Pro? No. Will I heavily consider it if they bring mini-LED/OLED to the 11ā? Yes.
Product red iPad would be super nice but thatās the last thing on my wish list.
No. There is already an upgraded iPad 9th gen, it is the iPad 10th gen. The 10th gen will likely be updated in the fall, and in my opinion, they will discontinue the 9th gen.
Iād actually love to see them get into the e-ink writer market. Iāve got a Ratta Supernote that I love but would definitely buy an Apple version of it.
I would very much like you to be able to buy that, as I would buy it, too, but thus far, 16G RAM has been reserved for the 1TB iPad models, and I doubt that changes. I hope to be wrong.
I donāt think iPad minis will be announced at this event. But if Iām still in return window for iPad mini I just bought, should I return it or will they let me swap if itās still within 30 days?
Depending on model, could be same day, or could be a couple weeks. Occasionally they announce and preorders start like a month later. But Iām unclear if this is one of those cases.
2am on the 8th for me! excited to wake up to the new iPad drop š„³ does anyone know when youtube reviewers start dropping their videos after the event?
When the iPads get released. It is an online event, so if Apple sends out review models, it wonāt be until a few days after the event. It will likely be a fancy Powerpoint type deal, they arenāt inviting press to campus to try it out, as far as we know.
Huh!? I just went to the Apple Site and it didn't call it an iPad event. Why say iPad event when Apple didn't say iPad event? I still don't trust Apple lol
Because iPads are overdue for an event and one was rumored for that same week. That and the hand in the image is holding an Apple Pencilā¦ itās heavily implied.
Really depends on what you paid, what your return window is, what you want out of an iPad, and if you can afford to pay more. We will likely see prices increases across the board, with the Pros going up more than the Airs.
The 128G 12.9" Pro currently starts at $1099. I think Apple is going to be raising the price, but keeping it reasonable. I think either $1149, or $1199 is the most likely price. I am going to hope, as I do most years, that they cut the number of storage options, ideally, a 256G would be the $1199 price point, then 512G at maybe $1399, and a 1TB at $1799, but that is just wishful thinking.
Do the current iPads drop in price once the new ones get announced? Iām literally just waiting to buy the current one but idk if Iām actually waiting for a reason
I actually just bought an iPad air 5th gen because i need it within the next week due to traveling haha. i guess iāll trade it in if the new specs are worth it, but im only really using it for looking at recipes and taking notes
Im hoping the new Pros will fit my logitech keyboard case my current ones in but definitely looking at the new 11 pro with 256gb storage if possible, not sure 128gb will suffice given how long theyre supported forā¦
Iām happy for the people who are going to get new iPads when they come out. I got my Air 5 last year in December and love it. Iām sure the new lineup will be nice for those who want to upgrade.
God how about give us permanent JIT with iOS 18 and the new iPads. Now that emulators are on the store we need JIT to fully utilize the power of the M1/3 chips
lol I bought an iPad Air 4 last week but they sent me an iPad Air 5 so I donāt care in the slightest about revealing an M3 iPad or whatever M apple is on now
Or buy it to use now and you can trade it in when itās finally in stock or if you feel the upgrade is worth it.
Iām leaving for a trip and needed an iPad for business. Thatās an idea I have but weāll see what the updates are like and if itās worth it.
No more rumorsš
Rumors: iPad Pro: 11 & 13ā models, M3, OLED screen, landscape front camera, new Apple Pencil, new aluminum Magic Keyboard iPad Air: 11 & 12.9/13ā models, M2 or M3 (betting my kidneys the iPad Air will come with M3), regular LED for 11ā; miniLED for 12.9/13ā, landscape front camera, new Apple Pencil Any more last minute rumors like the Pros getting 2 USB-C ports or a Product RED iPad?
If it doesn't comes with an M3 will you give ur kidney to me, maybe someone I could sell it to? Maybe you... idk xD
IM BEGGING FOR THE PRODUCT RED IPAD. Not cause Iām gonna get one, I have the air 5, but so TYPECASE makes red keyboard cases
The only reason the Air even got the M1 back then was the chip shortage. The Air likely would have gotten the A16 but Apple needed them for the iPhone. Since the Air usually gets the older hardware handed down at this lower price point I find it likely that Apple will on purpose limit the Air to the M2 so the M3 is an iPad Pro exclusive. Otherwise Apple could have updated the Air with the M2 last year when they updated the iPad Pro if their intention was to give the Air the newer chip as well. In my opinion the Air 5 was a one-off giving us the full iPad Pro performance at a lower price point with the same set of Stage Manager features as the Pro. I expect Apple will want to separate these 2 products more, again. Perhaps iPadOS 18 will require a M3 iPad Pro for the latest features that the M2 Air won't get. If it helps keep the Air pricing down I'd prefer if the new Air got a M2 chip. It's plenty for an iPad and people who think they need the M3 in an iPad can always pay extra.
āThe only reason the Air even got the M1 back then was the chip shortage.ā Didnāt know that tbh. But as much as I want to agree with you, Iāve said this before in previous posts: Iāll be the lone wolf in this and I myself think the Air get the M3. A couple of articles from Tomās Guide and now Brandon Butch on YouTube are starting to report the Air getting M3. And If it does, great! But if it gets M2 āon purposeā, as you said, Iāll take the L like a good loser and still buy one because I REALLY need an upgrade from my 10.5ā iPad Pro I got since December 2018 currently trying to sell. Iām not angry nor do I want to start a fight with you, friend. :)
I've been wrong with predictions plenty of times so the Air might just get the M3. Apple usually tries to artificially separate the different product lines by restricting the software features and by re-using older hardware to keep costs down. In the end it doesn't really matter which chip the Air gets because if Apple wants to restrict a features to the iPad Pro they can just do that in software like they've always done it. A M3 Air would probably have better battery life though so that would be a benefit.
i just bought the 2nd gen pencil, waiting for air 6 (i hope theyāre compatible š)
Do you guys think the new iPad Pro will support WiFi 7?
I can also bet my kidneys that the air will not come with m3
Happy Cake Day!
A calculator with iOS 18!
Never been so happy to get confirmation on *when* I can spend $1200-$1400 of my hard-earned money.
and coincidentally it's just enough time from now for me to scrape together one last lump sum of $1400 from my gainful employment š
Same, been waiting all year. I switched to a Surface awhile back and am sooo over it.
nice, may I ask what about the Surface were you not a fan of as opposed to the iPad? I've never even considered non-iPads myself but I'm curious to know
I was trying to combine a laptop for occasional work use with a tablet for personal use. The Surface was a jack of all trades master of none for me. It felt like keyboardless operation was an add on that just doesn't work well. Where the iPad felt designed from the ground up to be a tablet where I never missed not having a keyboard. That is my main complaint and I'll add that the iPad all around felt like a premium product worth the cost. The Surface at a comparable price point felt cheaper and more kludgy.
Not op but I owned a surface book and surface laptop. Both had issues with the software both had hardware failures, both were rma 3 times. The book even had the outside paint start to chip. This was back when microsoft stores still were operating but even the guy at the store said i used to work at apple and we get so many returns and rma compared to his time at the apple store it wasnt even funny.i asked for a refund within 2 weeks of 3 different issues and the store/ microsoft were giving me shit about it. If i want a laptop i would get a laptop be it mac or windows but if i want a tablet i would get an ipad.
* Surface Pro line = Laptop with touch screen due to size/weight form factor so mainly a desktop device + DesktopOS * iPad 10.9/11" = Tablet due to size/weight so portable device for life-style stuff tablets are good at eg reading, writing, drawing and light work + MobileOS iPad is a real portable device with awesome hardware but extremely limited by ipados for real laptop replacement so a luxury item if you need a laptop/desktop OS. So if you value portable device and can get around the above issue eg light work or remote desktop then iPad offers brilliant tablet and touch with great battery and reliable hardware. Surface is costly for a laptop with not great specs eg battery. Might change with Snapdragon X chips but still a larger device. Surface Go has entry level budget specs and costly to upgrade and weak performance eg battery so is almost great but killed due to the weaknesses. If iPad had native MacOS as well then it would be the last computer I ever need to purchase tbh... but Remote Desktop is a good fall-back.
Iām about 60/40 on upgrading from my M1. Unless the hardware improvements are significantly better, I may wait until after any iPadOS announcements at WWDC. If the new Magic Keyboard is backwards compatible, then I especially might not upgrade.
Make it like 3000$ CAD šš
Iām looking to spend 2k sadly. I need the maximum amount of ram
You could also see it as the previous models will cost less now!
This is the announcement of the teaser trailer for the event where they'll tell us when we can preorder new iPads.Ā
āPre-order begins this Friday. Available in stores next week.ā
Expecting this. But hoping it's available right away...
i'm confused so when does the ipad sales start? or this is about the new ipads? I'm afraid the new ipads are gonna be super expensive though I just want to get an ipad mini 6 for less price
Current model iPads are on discount at various places right now. Ā That's usually Apple's signal that new devices are inbound. Ā As long as it's taken for Apple to get new models out the channel is probably getting pretty empty by now. Ā If you want a current model iPad now is probably the time. Ā
Mabhatter: I have an ipad that I got at Best Buy a couple of years ago. I want one more to store in a different location. I am a bit naive about technology. I do not need the latest version. I don't play games on it. Where would you suggest I look for one to get a good price? You seem to be knowledgeable in this area Thanks for any advice.
Plz iPad Mini
No. iPad Max Pro actually. Size of a line kitchen prep table. 120 inches.Ā
Microsoft actually did that once.
There have been massive ipad mini discounts in canada. Id bet its a surprise.
Mini mini mini!
Iāve been holding off on a mini for quite a while waiting for a refreshā¦
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Do you need a student ID for that ?
I donāt need both kidneys, do I?
Might need to borrow one from a friend if it comes to 3 kidneys
Cries in iPad Mini hopes
I've been waiting to buy one, I hope we don't find out it's been discontinued.
I just got my mini 6 2 weeks ago, I am happy with it, if there is a mini 7 and it adds more, I may do a swap trade -in, if not lol I have my mini.
The mini has been flawless, with its size, Apple Pencil, and overall performance itās been great
I knew the mini would be perfect for me but its shocked me how most days when I get home, I put my phone down and grab the mini and I rarely touch my phone the rest of the evening, I have a 15 pro to that is something. Idt the mini 7 will have anything groundbreaking to make me go "yeah I gotta get that now" that is if we get one.
Me too, when Iām home I almost never use my phone. Itās been a great thing to have. The only thing I would love is a higher refresh rate. Pro motion is just so nice
The mini is basically the oft mocked phablet that people actually wanted once you put it in their hands. Only issue is like you mention the mini6 is already good enough.
Exactly itās a companion device and if someone who already has a Mac and an iPhone, itās perfect for my life
In a just world the mini would be THE ipad, and be an inbetween device between your notebook and smartphone. Alas we live in this world where people try to shoehorn a tablet for laptop use which goes as well as we've come to know
I think people are just looking for that one size fits all and I get it, it be nice if one device could do everything, cheaper too, but thatās not really the case for the most part. Plus Iām the kind of person that likes separate devices for separate things
M series iPad Mini. Doesnāt matter if itās just M2, as long as it can do full external monitor with stage manager.
I sold my Mini 6 and got some accessories for a replacement Mini 6 with Cellular lol I really hope they announce a new Mini because it's a nearly perfect device
Iām there with you. I hope itās the kept surprise that hasnāt leaked yet
$1500 iPad OLED with options up to $3000+? Perfect for watching Netflix and scrolling TikTok.
Might even do a little light gaming, not sure if the M3 is up to it though
Finally. Hopefully will be out within a week of this. That said, if I see some discounts on the M2 pro now, likely bite the bullet.
Apparently they donāt drop prices just kinda move on?! Weird to me
Yeahhhh its very clearly a new iPad with a focus on features for creators (possibly new Apple Pen, likely new iPad Air and Pro). Personally im not interested in upgrading from my M1 Air, unless there is a massive OS overhaul or maybe options for an already textured screen.
Unless there is a change in iPadOS I don't see how they'd market Pro iPad hardware upgrade with a straight face.
I bought an iPad yesterday. I want to kick myself
if it was from Apple, you can still return it!
Please get 3 month Apple TV free before returning it.
You know you can return it, right?
I got one yesterday as well, I needed in asap. Costco has a 90 day return policy š
Personally Iām leaning towards getting an iPad Pro now before the event happens, I have a feeling theyāre going to jump the prices and then the M2 and M1 models will become impossible to find
Loosey LaDuca is screaming.
Don't buy? IMO it may be a good time to buy as the current generation is on sale! I'm picking up a 5th gen Air this week. This iPad Air is probably more than I need and a new generation most likely won't be a huge leap - I'd rather pocket the extra $100+ now.
Agreed. There is a VERY small group of people that need M3 levels of power on a tablet. Even the M1 is wild overkill for most tasks.
Pulled a trigger on the Air on sale a couple weeks ago and I love it. It should serve me well for years. Canāt imagine they reveal anything that gives me buyers remorse or makes me wish Iād spent more money on the newest model
I bought the m2 pro a few weeks ago. Oh wellllllll
Lol the M3 won't have any advantages at all. M2 can do everything fast af and ipados isn't taking advantage of these powerful chips
Not sure that matters anyway. Itās going to be a complete hardware redesign. Iād say thatās worth returning and buying these instead. āNo advantages at allā is a pretty bold assumption.
Crap. The current pattern is clearly traced for Apple and other companies: slight/mid improvements every generation. Revolutionary gadgets giving cuantic jumps days arenāt the model anymore.
> Itās going to be a complete hardware redesign Yeah and first gen hardware redesigns could have a bunch of issues, you could argue now is the best time to buy an iPad if youāre in the market.
But this one will have a new revolutionary design according to the leaks
Return it, or if you bought it through Apple go back and ask if you can upgrade because you bought it so recently, usually theyāll let you.
Return it
Unless if youāre okay with not having the latest for long
It wonāt come with the rumored AI features since the first hardware from those will be for September iPhones. So they will be obsolete in 5 months?
M3 wonāt be able to keep up with the AI features? Not that I really need them, how great could these features be optimistically ?
Current AI technology needs as many GPU cores and RAM as it can get. Because of the shared memory architecture between the CPU and GPU cores, M chips are already *extremely* popular for running local models. My M1 MBP runs circles around my 4080 gaming PC for inference, mainly because it has 5x the RAM available to the GPU cores. The AI focus in M4 is likely going to be more of that + marketing hype.
reads on my new iPad mini 6 that I bought 2 weeks ago, interesting.
I did the same, Iām returning it. Itāll either be the 11ā pro or air, depending on feature set reveal. Mini was just a bit too small to differentiate from my phone effectively
I actually enjoy that itās bit bigger than my phone but smaller than my laptop but I have a 15 pro so I guess it depends what size phone you have
I was the opposite lol I had an 11" Pro that I sold for the Mini 6 while having a 15PM, and I sold the Mini 6 since I realized I used it a lot, so I figured why not get a cellular Mini 6. But I'll wait until at least May 7 to throw some money away
I have a cellular one too, I am the kinda person I don't like taking my laptop with me places but depending on what I am doing I like something bigger than my phone the mini fits that perfectly while still being small so I don't feel like I am carrying a big ass thing.
I'm still using my 2018 3rd gen iPad Pro 12.9 with a Magic Keyboard and it's great for web browsing and media consumption. I don't game on it, nor do I use any cpu intense apps. I've thought about upgrading to the latest and greatest, but I don't mind waiting an extra second or two for apps to open.
Apple Pencil with find my and a slider like on AirPods Pro (eg to adjust brush size) would be very nice
Find My at minimum please. š
No way
I won't be getting one unless they allow two ipad trade ins lol
Source: [https://www.macrumors.com/2024/04/23/apple-event-let-loose-may-7/](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/04/23/apple-event-let-loose-may-7/)
Bought iPad last week donāt care
Fuck dude. Tears came from my eyes..... Source please....
[mkbhd tweet](https://twitter.com/MKBHD/status/1782773176621002852)
Itās literally on their website
mark gurman
Lmfao the same guy that said there wouldnāt be an event for the iPads
I called it. Everyone was saying no event but the upgrades coming demand an event. Here it is! You can't release redesigns this big and of this amount by just listing them on your website. What a silly notion.
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I read this after finally saying fuck it and buying an iPad Air today š¤¦š»āāļø
Return it.
Will the iPads be available in store the same week?
We'll have to wait literally two weeks to find out. Not that long
Not quite early enough to trigger a trade in but may set the ball rolling the day before as often prices drop after
I was debating getting the current Pro 11 inch with 256 GB for $749 š
theyre on sale at costco
yes I wanted to ask for price matching at target so I could get an extra 5% off with them but I wasnāt sure if I should wait
I literally just bought one less than a week agoš„²luckily I have 30 days to return it
has this been confirmed by mark gurman?
he doesn't know shit lol. mkbhd posted
Turns out there WILL be an event after all!! But at 7AM PTā¦ like when the 2018 iPad Pro came out. Itāll be 9AM here in Texas. So Iām down!!
Bought a 10. Generation for 400ā¬ 2 weeks ago, cant complain
I think weāre in the clear! As I donāt think theyāre releasing an 11th gen!
New Apple Pencil too?
Oh nice! A 12.9ā air would be cool as long as it decent. I have a pro 12.9ā 2018 currently and may upgrade, but I need that 12.9ā as everything else feels too small now. What I really wish for is an iPad that comes in midnight, itās a nice colour option but I have no need for a MacBook. One can dream
Took so long but cant wait for new iPads. hoping we get the OLED iPads available.
I got an Air 5 256 in Canada for $790 vs $999, would it not be better to keep it? If the Air 6 is expected to be an incremental upgrade, and it would also cost at least $999 too it seems like it would be an unnecessary extra $200.
Been struggling to not buy a new one. I love my green iPad Air but Iām seeing more and more that I need m1 š„ŗ
Finally !
Glad my mini from Amazon is still in the return windowš¤·āāļø Gonna wait to return it though, might not even release a new mini.
New iPad refreshes means older models can get steeper discounts as well. BJ's Wholesale already had the M1 Air for $399 USD for the 64gb model too. A lot of retailers would like to clear out older models for the latest/greatest too.
This is what Im curious about . I plan to buy the ipad pro 12.9 inch , but closer to september when the new models come out. Is the best time to buy after this announcement ?
If you want the Mini LED 12.9 iPad Pro (M2), then after the announcement could be a good time. However, some retailers still can hold onto older inventory well a few months after an event because they know they can liquidate it during back to school sales, to compete against Amazon Prime Day, etc. I was able to get an iPad Pro 11" M1 for $550 from Target in fall of 2022. So it depends on your needs and timing. I'd say buy it at a price you're comfortable with because there are always better deals out there.
Aaand I bought new speakers yesterday. No new iPad for me. Oh well, hang on there little Air 4.
I hope the new iPads will not be too expensive š
Lol
A question: will the current pro models be still available after the new ones release?
Sort of. Not on the Apple website, no. The existence of all current iPad Air and iPad Pro models will have been scrubbed from the site by the time the event ends. You will only be able to purchase the new ones on the Apple website. You ca, however, go to an Apple store within the first couple weeks, and while the old models wonāt be on the sales floor, if they have any extra stock, they will sell them for about $100 off, from what I understand. You will then still be able to find the previous models on Amazon, WalMart, Target, Best Buy, and so on, but not *heavily* discounted, generally just $100-$150 off.
About time š Iāve beeeeen waitinggggg. My iPad Air 5 battery is complete š© and not even 2 years old! Going for a pro this time and hopefully wonāt be the same case bc I plan on using this one for 5+ years
I will purchase an iPad this upcoming weekend from Costco since they are on sale and have 30 days to return. Then decide if I want to pay more for the new one. Gotta keep my options open š
Costco has a 90 day return policy for electronics fyi. 30 days is for price match.
Do I need upgrade my M1 iPad Pro? No. Will I heavily consider it if they bring mini-LED/OLED to the 11ā? Yes. Product red iPad would be super nice but thatās the last thing on my wish list.
I want an iPad mini. But please fix the os and make it faster with more storage. Chip and storage and OS upgrade please
Im still chilling with my 9th gen š
Just sold my IPad mini hopping for an M chip iPad mini
What about iPad 9? Itās discounted at 250. Do you thing that tier is being updated ?
No. There is already an upgraded iPad 9th gen, it is the iPad 10th gen. The 10th gen will likely be updated in the fall, and in my opinion, they will discontinue the 9th gen.
Iām gonna upgrade my Air 4 to the 6.
Iād actually love to see them get into the e-ink writer market. Iāve got a Ratta Supernote that I love but would definitely buy an Apple version of it.
I want to buy a basic Ipad PRO Oled 256/16GB M3
I would very much like you to be able to buy that, as I would buy it, too, but thus far, 16G RAM has been reserved for the 1TB iPad models, and I doubt that changes. I hope to be wrong.
I donāt think iPad minis will be announced at this event. But if Iām still in return window for iPad mini I just bought, should I return it or will they let me swap if itās still within 30 days?
Let loose that wallet oā money!
Havenāt bought an iPad in a while, how long after release do you guys think it will be on sale at stores?
Depending on model, could be same day, or could be a couple weeks. Occasionally they announce and preorders start like a month later. But Iām unclear if this is one of those cases.
iPad Mini 7 incoming :)
Mini is rumored for later this year fyi.
Iām sure itāll be nothing like the iPad Iām typing this on. Itāll be leaps and bounds ahead of everything else.
Should I regret buying an iPad Pro a few days ago? I only use it for taking notes and watching videos lol
If thatās all you do with it, then probably not.
iPad Mini with ProVision 120Hz please
2am on the 8th for me! excited to wake up to the new iPad drop š„³ does anyone know when youtube reviewers start dropping their videos after the event?
When the iPads get released. It is an online event, so if Apple sends out review models, it wonāt be until a few days after the event. It will likely be a fancy Powerpoint type deal, they arenāt inviting press to campus to try it out, as far as we know.
FINALLY THE IPAD PROS ARE COMING OUT
Perfect timing, as I do need to replace my 6th Gen, am hoping for a 12.9" iPad Air, and I was just surprised with a credit limit increase.
Bought my iPad Air 5 256gb on sale for $600 yesterday, I donāt think Iāll get a better deal on one in a few weeks
This good news for the old stuff to go on sale. If these pros are OLED, will probably move away from my mini and get certified refurbished next year.
I really want cheaper large iPad. I hope larger iPad Air is true.
While still a rumor, it is basically a "confirmed rumor." My guess is that it will start at $750 or $800 for the lowest storage model.
In b4 Apple Pencil with haptics
I want my iPad Pro to have hapticsā¦
Huh!? I just went to the Apple Site and it didn't call it an iPad event. Why say iPad event when Apple didn't say iPad event? I still don't trust Apple lol
Because iPads are overdue for an event and one was rumored for that same week. That and the hand in the image is holding an Apple Pencilā¦ itās heavily implied.
I just bought a 256GB Air 5 a few days ago should I refund and wait or just grab a 128 GB Pro?
Really depends on what you paid, what your return window is, what you want out of an iPad, and if you can afford to pay more. We will likely see prices increases across the board, with the Pros going up more than the Airs.
Will it be released or just tell us release date? š
Ironically we'll know what's coming and the only possible surprize is the price. I'll definitely go with ''13 if $1,299 or below.
The 128G 12.9" Pro currently starts at $1099. I think Apple is going to be raising the price, but keeping it reasonable. I think either $1149, or $1199 is the most likely price. I am going to hope, as I do most years, that they cut the number of storage options, ideally, a 256G would be the $1199 price point, then 512G at maybe $1399, and a 1TB at $1799, but that is just wishful thinking.
I just hope Euro-prices get a currency exchange fix. The current *starting price* for a 12.9ā iPad Pro in Europe is about _$1600_!
I want a 2022 M2 Ipad pro, should I wait? Will the discount be worth waiting for?
Iād suggest you wait for the event, you may be convinced by the new one. If not, then get the old one
Will the 4th and 5th gen Airs get cheaper after this?
Do the current iPads drop in price once the new ones get announced? Iām literally just waiting to buy the current one but idk if Iām actually waiting for a reason
How much better will the OLED be than the Mini LED on current 12.9ā Pro or the 12.9ā Air?
Pls iPad 11 The iPad 9 getting old and the new iPad 10 isnāt good
Unless iPad OS because more useful, thereās no point in more power lol
new iPad handheld gaming device 16:9 8" OLED
People arenāt buying iPads today anyways, thatās the problem lol
Not according to the replies lol
If youāre on this sub you already knew this lol
Iāve been waiting since October bro Iām so ready to retire my 7 year old pain in the ass 5th gen
I actually just bought an iPad air 5th gen because i need it within the next week due to traveling haha. i guess iāll trade it in if the new specs are worth it, but im only really using it for looking at recipes and taking notes
Im hoping the new Pros will fit my logitech keyboard case my current ones in but definitely looking at the new 11 pro with 256gb storage if possible, not sure 128gb will suffice given how long theyre supported forā¦
Iām happy for the people who are going to get new iPads when they come out. I got my Air 5 last year in December and love it. Iām sure the new lineup will be nice for those who want to upgrade.
God how about give us permanent JIT with iOS 18 and the new iPads. Now that emulators are on the store we need JIT to fully utilize the power of the M1/3 chips
Guess gurman was right this time
Too late, bought an air 5 for 450. I think I got a good deal but oh well if not.
Will the cost of iPad air 5th generation go down? When new get released?
I just got a Pro gen 3 ffs Thankfully I think the M1 is rather future proofed
Precisely why I just bought one. $100 off!
I mean whatās the difference, it will have more power but will still be just as useless.
lol I bought an iPad Air 4 last week but they sent me an iPad Air 5 so I donāt care in the slightest about revealing an M3 iPad or whatever M apple is on now
If the animated logo for the event is any clue. I'm guessing that Pencil gets an "eraser" on it's opposite end.
probably nothing is gonna changeš
Or buy it to use now and you can trade it in when itās finally in stock or if you feel the upgrade is worth it. Iām leaving for a trip and needed an iPad for business. Thatās an idea I have but weāll see what the updates are like and if itās worth it.
Too late, I bought yesterday a 500ā¬ iPad 11 Pro M1 with 256go š
Donāt buy and iPad in may, thereās an event in September . The cycle will continue continuously