New iPad Air, iPad Pro, and MacBook Air Models Likely to Launch in March or April

[Realityck]

what about the APPLE TV ?

It's due for an update to at least a A17 or A17 Pro so it can decode AV1 as well as games would benefit from Metal updates to support Mesh Shading and Ray Tracing. The M3 can also do that but thats more of a iPad or Mac usage.

Its why if Apple starts to sell a iPad mini 7 that is A17 based with OLED screen its an automatic sell for me. The current 8.3" display needs an update to appease people with the motion sensitivity.

 

[Realityck]

iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max already go up to 2000 nits.

Same for the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max as a FYI. The older iPhone 13 series offered just a 1200 nits peak brightness (HDR).

 

[DarthDon]

As long as my 16" Ipad pro with built-in keyboard still works, I can save the money.

 

[springsup]

I’ve been thinking about getting a new iPad to replace my Air 2, but actually I don’t think I will.

The hardware improvements are very impressive, but the software is still too limiting. I have a phone for web browsing and a Mac for productivity. The iPad can be a better browser than a phone but it has essentially zero utility as a productivity device.

Also, the iPad really needs MagSafe. It should be able to sit in a dock so you can pick it up and it’s fully-charged.

 

[karranz]

IPad Pro starting at 1500 euro in the EU

 

[kurtfoster]

I was really hoping for a refresh of the 12 inch MacBook. Great little traveling machine, despite its issues.

 

[histeachn81]

Nice to know a confirmed release and that it’s soon. Is it pretty safe to assume that the refurbished third generation Pro models (M1) will adopt the pricing of the refurbished second generation Pro models (12Z) once the new Pros have released? It’s been my assumption but I’ve been waiting on this new release to get a refurbished Pro. Looking to upgrade from an iPad Air 3.

 

[histeachn81]

I’ll say this on every iPad post but the best iPad is the cheapest one, full stop. Until apple changes iPad OS to utilize the power of M chips (spoiler: they won’t), there’s no point in spending considerably more when you get 90ish percent of the iPad experience.

I mostly agree on buying new devices. Buying refurbished can kind of game the system a bit more.

 

[Alpha God Vonn]

Meh Updates. I am glad i am broke.

Quit with the negativity.
You are not broke your pockets are just a lil low right now.
“How can I make more money “ is way better than just saying your flat out broke.

 

[bradman83]

Moving one of the two USB-C ports on the MacBook Air to the other side would be a welcome design tweak. Why oh why does Apple stick both USB-C ports on the same side?

The logic board on the MBA doesn't take up the full width of the case so there's nowhere to attach a port on that side (it does on the MBPs due to space needed for the fans). The audio jack sits on its own little mini-card but that doesn't require the high-bandwidth connection back to the logic board that a Thunderbolt port would require.

 

[Johnnyboy55]

Also iPhone SE. Maybe.

This. Waiting patiently.
still.

 

[bradman83]

It's due for an update to at least a A17 or A17 Pro so it can decode AV1 as well as games would benefit from Metal updates to support Mesh Shading and Ray Tracing. The M3 can also do that but thats more of a iPad or Mac usage.

Its why if Apple starts to sell a iPad mini 7 that is A17 based with OLED screen its an automatic sell for me. The current 8.3" display needs an update to appease people with the motion sensitivity.

TSMC's process node for the A17 and M3 is supposedly quite expensive with these chips costing up to 33% more than the A15 or A16. Since the Apple TV is relatively low priced (and probably lower margin) Apple may wait for the supposedly cheaper N3E process to ramp up before making such an upgrade.

 

[daanodinot]

Here’s what I want for the MacBook Air: base 16GB ram

 

[Chuckeee]

It's due for an update to at least a A17 or A17 Pro

Does a non-Pro A17 exist?

 

[wanha]

Apple I am literally begging you to release new iPads.

Are you sure you don't mean figuratively, because if you really mean it literally, this is an odd place to do so

 

[dampfnudel]

No iPad Mini?!?!?

Maybe Apple has to wait for the A18 so more likely a September 2024 release. Upgrading to the A16 wouldn’t be worthwhile and the A17 Pro will be limited to the 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max.

 

[minik]

It's about time to upgrade my 2020 iPad Pro to iPad Air or another iPad Pro.

 

[dampfnudel]

Does a non-Pro A17 exist?

No and it will never exist because the N3B node process was just created so the 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max could move to a 3nm processor. The N3E process will be for the A18 and A18 Pro.

 

[Gloor]

why? is it slow or....?

It's about time to upgrade my 2020 iPad Pro to iPad Air or another iPad Pro.

 

[Realityck]

Does a non-Pro A17 exist?

We have no knowledge that a plain A17 exists it was just a guess, the only substitute is to use a M3, which was a direct substitute for the older M1 in some Macs. Now it makes sense to update most devices to the cheaper smaller M3 if they can for iPads.

 

[mevans7]

Let’s have 128GB base storage for ipads. Enough of the 64GB already!

 

[Realityck]

Let’s have 128GB base storage for ipads. Enough of the 64GB already!

It's time for sure even if it raises the price slightly.

 

[dampfnudel]

TSMC's process node for the A17 and M3 is supposedly quite expensive with these chips costing up to 33% more than the A15 or A16. Since the Apple TV is relatively low priced (and probably lower margin) Apple may wait for the supposedly cheaper N3E process to ramp up before making such an upgrade.

I don’t see Apple releasing the 7th generation iPad mini and 4th generation Apple TV 4K until the A18 (N3E) is available which will be the second half of the year.

 

[dampfnudel]

I want the updated 8.3" Mini 7 not the updated 10.9" Air.

It will probably be another eight months before that happens. They have to wait for the A18. The A18 should make it possible to play console games on the iPad mini like the 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max.

 

[Jankie]

Given there probably won't be major design revisions until M4/5(?) it would only be worth it if you have an M1 or below I would imagine

Have the 2018 11 inch iPad Pro and it is still plenty fast. Not sure M1 or higher is needed.