iPad Pro Is it a coincidence that the return period for new iPad Pros delivered on Day 1 will end right before WWDC starts?

[MNTVJunkie]

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).

Right. I think the apps will probably get updates to take advantage of the new hardware. What I am saying is, I don't think the core OS will be that different on the Pro vs the iPad 8. We MIGHT see full screen support for monitor output, and some other minor features like that, but I don't think we'll see a bunch of major upgrades that will substantially differentiate the core OS from the other models. Hardware features are one thing, but to design an entire OS around one model having a more powerful chip or more RAM is very un-Apple like.

Then again, they DID just release lossless audio for their music service despite their most expensive pair of headphones (even wired) and premium speaker not supporting it, so I guess anything is possible.

 

[M87]

I have zero interest in a new iPad until Apple shows me a huge step forward in the OS. I'm talking full parity with Mac OS. Until then a more powerful iPad is pointless.

 

[one more]

If buying a new iPad Pro now is based on a hope that something Pro-incredible might be announced at WWDC in a few weeks, why not just wait for the WWDC announcements and decide then?

 

[LogicalApex]

If buying a new iPad Pro now is based on a hope that something Pro-incredible might be announced at WWDC in a few weeks, why not just wait for the WWDC announcements and decide then?

WWDC is literally 14 days away. The debate one what will or will not be coming will be settled in no time at all. Especially considering it was a MONTH between when Apple announced the new iPP and the day you could actually get it in hands. 14 extra days is peanuts.

It will either vindicate people like me who see major things coming or make us look foolish. Either way, you shouldn't wager your bets in dollars early...

I'm picking up my 2021 iPP as it will replace my 7 year old iPad Air (OG) that I unloaded recently to Apple as a Trade In. No matter what it is a major upgrade for me. If you have a 2018+ iPad Pro and probably even older than that you would be VERY wise to hold out unless you have exact workflow improvements from what's being delivered TODAY with ZERO extra features.