this will stop all those Pro iPads from being returned when no Pro apps are announced. 😀
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
iPad Pro Is it a coincidence that the return period for new iPad Pros delivered on Day 1 will end right before WWDC starts?
- Thread starter 4743913
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
Not really. Just start a return on the Apple store app on the 13th day of owning your iPad and you get extra 14 days to return it. You can chose not to return it and the return falls off after those 14 days.
Yup. This is what I'll be doing - just in case the WWDC announcements drastically change the devices I want to own.
thanks for this. I was wondering if "this is the way".
I could see myself sliding down to an iPad Air...
Not me! I need that sweet, sweet 120 Hz ProMotion.
My main dilemma lies between 11" iPad Pro + 16" MBP vs. 12.9" iPad Pro. I'm leaning towards the former option right now but if they beefed iPadOS way up and didn't announce sweet new MBPs I might stick with the new 12.9".
Same here — 11” iPad + 14-16” MacBook. If new laptops aren’t announced at WWDC, I’m sure they’ll arrive by the end of the year. In the meantime, I’ll have a new iMac to use.Not me! I need that sweet, sweet 120 Hz ProMotion.
My main dilemma lies between 11" iPad Pro + 16" MBP vs. 12.9" iPad Pro. I'm leaning towards the former option right now but if they beefed iPadOS way up and didn't announce sweet new MBPs I might stick with the new 12.9".
I really don't know what people are expecting to get out of a $2000 iPad. Even if the Apps are upgraded, there will always be crucial features limited to the desktop. A beefed up version of iPad OS will still never be Mac OS.
That has been my plan ever since the M1 was announced. Now that the iPad is out of the way, it's time for the big guys to come out of hiding. I'm patiently waiting for the redesigned M2 MacBook Pros. My wallet and my body is ready!
you will love it I got two iPad Air my self The iPad Air has been a vary enjoyable one to used A14 chip WiFi 6 what more could you need from a iPad ?
I'm expecting an iPad which would run smoother/more hassle free and with more storage compared to what I have now.
If I wanted MacOS, I'll buy a Mac. In fact, I do have an M1 MBA but honestly, after a short honeymoon period, I'm back to using my 4-year old iPads.
Yeah. Why not just buy one after WWDC, such a novel idea....
The iPad Pro is a mass produced product, not a rare gem.
You will still be able to buy these after WWDC.
And for those who will be clutching theirs during the presentation, it’s not as if any new advancements will be immediately available for download. Doesn’t it generally take weeks/months? Especially for something that would be a big change to the system.
And for those who will be clutching theirs during the presentation, it’s not as if any new advancements will be immediately available for download. Doesn’t it generally take weeks/months? Especially for something that would be a big change to the system.
I'd say that is what a lot of people misunderstand about the rumours of the iPad going "pro" for real.
Yeah, the M1 maybe the 1st step in that plan (or maybe it is just a case of not wanting to do an A14x for a low volume product) but thats all it is.
ProApps may get announced, iPadOS may evolve into a "full" OS but it will be at least another year before all the pieces fall in line for power users being able to fully substitute an 16" MBP with an iPad and even that will only happen if there is a consumer device that can do all the same (just a bit slower), cos the "Pro" part of the iPad business is just to small to stand on it's own.
If the pro apps even support that device...
thats if NO pro apps are introduced.
I'd say if you are buying the iPad because you think there will be some major announcement at WWDC that will make the iPad more like a Mac -- you should probably cancel your order and wait.
There have been absolutely NO rumors that suggest a major iPadOS 15 release this year, so expect an evolutionary release, NOT a revolutionary release. Over time, the apps will, as they always do, be updated to take advantage of the new RAM, but I see zero reason to think that iPadOS is going to be drastically different on the iPad Pro vs the iPad 8, it's just not how Apple operates.
Bottom line, if iPadOS can't run on the iPad 8, it won't be released. And you should never buy a product for what it MIGHT do in the future.
There have been absolutely NO rumors that suggest a major iPadOS 15 release this year, so expect an evolutionary release, NOT a revolutionary release. Over time, the apps will, as they always do, be updated to take advantage of the new RAM, but I see zero reason to think that iPadOS is going to be drastically different on the iPad Pro vs the iPad 8, it's just not how Apple operates.
Bottom line, if iPadOS can't run on the iPad 8, it won't be released. And you should never buy a product for what it MIGHT do in the future.
Normally, I'd agree with waiting to order until after the announcement. With that said, estimated shipping times have already slipped to July anyway so one can easily just cancel preorder if WWDC doesn't deliver.
Just because an app can run on both iPad 8 and iPad Pro doesn't mean the experience will be the same. For example, games allow higher quality settings on newer/higher end iPad versus older/lower end models.
Sure, the iPad 8 will run iPadOS 15 (I'm guessing at least the iPad 6 as well). However, it doesn't mean they'll have the same feature set as what's available on newer/higher end models. Apple has restricted features before based on hardware (Night Shift, content blockers, multitasking, etc).