Apple didn't update its iPad lineup for all of last year. According to the latest news from Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, the next spring conference in March will finally usher in a wave of new tablet products, which are expected to include the 2024 iPad Pro and iPad Air.
But the bad news is that the iPad Pro may increase in price, and the two sizes are expected to rise to $1,500 (currently about 10,788 yuan) and $1,800 (currently about 12,946 yuan) respectively, which is $701 higher than the previous generation.
For reference, the previous generation iPad Pro 11-inch started at $799 (the Chinese version started at $6799), 12The 9-inch starts at $1,099 (the Chinese version starts at $9,299). If the revelation is true, then this ** is really a bit exaggerated, and it is necessary to catch up with MacBook products.
And it should be noted that the BNM version also needs to include VAT and other fees, so theoretically, the BNM version of ** is more expensive than USD conversion. So, does the skyrocketing price increase also mean that the 2024 iPad Pro will have a major upgrade?
According to the existing leaks, the size of the 2024 iPad Pro has been adjusted to 111-inch and 13-inch, with the 13-inch version also going to be the biggest iPad Pro ever. And this time both models will be equipped with OLED displays, so the LCD will be a thing of the past in the Pro series.
After changing to an OLED panel, the display color and contrast are expected to be improved, and it is theoretically more power-efficient. In addition, the 2024 iPad Pro is also expected to have narrower screen bezels, as well as the front camera and the Face ID component will also be moved to landscape bezels.
At its core, the device will be powered by an M3 chip, expected to come with MagSafe wireless charging, while the Apple Pencil writing experience will be upgraded, and the Magic Keyboard will receive a facelift. Judging from the revelations, it is indeed a major upgrade, and it has become heavier and bigger!
The 2024 iPad Air is also available in two sizes this time, with one more 12 than beforeA large 9-inch screen version. Both models will be equipped with LCD displays, which are expected to be equipped with M2 chips, and the rear single camera has a raised step design, but otherwise there are few changes.
The change in the product strategy of the iPad Air from a single model to a dual model may also be one of the factors that contributed to the price increase of the iPad Pro. As for the long-awaited small-screen flagship iPad mini 7 and the entry-level iPad 11, many students may need to wait until the autumn conference in the second half of the year.
So, what new iPad are you most looking forward to?