New iPad Models Spotted in Regulatory Database Ahead of Launch

[MacRumors]

Two new iPad model has appeared in Indian regulatory filings ahead of their expected announcement next month.

The listings, spotted by 91Mobiles, appeared in the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) database with the model numbers A2836 and A2837. These do not correlate with any existing Apple devices.

It is not clear whether these devices are new iPad Air or iPad Pro models, but both product lines are expected to be refreshed in May. New iPad models have been thought to be on the brink of launch for several weeks, and the latest regulatory filing seems to cement expectations that they will appear relatively soon.

Article Link: New iPad Models Spotted in Regulatory Database Ahead of Launch

 

[Nik]

If they show up in the regulatory database already, then they will be released this month and not next month.

 

[SomnambulantSurgeon]

Oof, that's kicked the "maybe the mini will be refreshed too" rumours in the nuts.

 

[Chet-NYC]

They’ll be released on Monday, April 8th.
How do I know?
Tomorrow is my last official day with Apple meaning my discount ends too. 🤨

Murphy’s Law for the win.

 

[AppleUser2]

Maybe sooner than May then?

 

[Rradcircless]

 

[Patchwork]

Those model numbers are a bit odd as Apple last Used A23xx model numbers in 2020 for the iPad Air and 2021 for the iPad Pro. I don’t think they are likely to be the regular iPad or the mini as their model numbers have already gone past A23xx (full list of models numbers is here iPad models)

 

[lenger]

If they show up in the regulatory database already, then they will be released this month and not next month.

Maybe sooner than May then?

What is a common timeframe between such a registration and launch, based on past product launches?

 

[darngooddesign]

Oof, that's kicked the "maybe the mini will be refreshed too" rumours in the nuts.

Maybe it’s the iPad Pro 8”. 👍

 

[aj_niner]

These are the iPads that need a refresh

- 31 month Sep 2021 iPad mini A15 Bionic
- 25 month Mar 2022 iPad Air M1
- 25 month Mar 2022 iPhone SE A15 Bionic
- 18 month Oct 2022 iPad A14 Bionic
- 18 month Oct 2022 iPad Pro M2

Any of them were supposed to launch by this week... now it is said to be delayed to May?

Current 3nm chips are M3 & A17 Pro. A16 Bionic is 4nm.

 

[oofio2461]

Just Apple, please just announce the iPads so this can be over finally.

 

[Moleyman69]

Please hurry up and get these out the door.

I miss my iPad Air after it got smashed over my knee due to several years of frustration with the unresponsive screen issue - oddly, it was one of the more satisfying moments of my life, too.

Just as an observation to iPads hardiness- it took several attempts across my knee to get it to complete smash.

 

[Fuzzball84]

Ive never seen such desperation for a new product…. Are you guys like this for new washing machine model releases 😀

Its just an ipad… its a tablet. Not a life saving drug or device 🤣

 

[klasma]

If they show up in the regulatory database already, then they will be released this month and not next month.

Since it’s only two models, it might be just the Airs and not the Pros, due to OLED yield issues.

 

[Fuzzball84]

Please hurry up and get these out the door.

I miss my iPad Air after it got smashed over my knee due to several years of frustration with the unresponsive screen issue - oddly, it was one of the more satisfying moments of my life, too.

Just as an observation to iPads hardiness- it took several attempts across my knee to get it to complete smash.

So you smashed up an ipad over frustration with the screen?

😂😂😂😱

 

[Fuzzball84]

Just Apple, please just announce the iPads so this can be over finally.

You surely need to see a doctor… more than needing a new ipad 😂

 

[rjruiz2]

I'm debating on waiting for the iPad w/ OLED or if it'll be worth it with the hiked price. I mainly use it for media consumption. Or should I save money and get the current model... I'm due for an upgrade with my 2018 pro model.

 

[klasma]

Oof, that's kicked the "maybe the mini will be refreshed too" rumours in the nuts.

Or maybe there will be a mini Air and a mini Pro.

 

[Fuzzball84]

Sure, its nice to see new devices released… but not so nice seeing the desperation of a minority in pain over the release date of said ipads.

 

[klasma]

Maybe sooner than May then?

Aprilbe.

 

[AppZ.Zero]

I dont care for Hardware Updates for iPads anymore.

I want better Software, which can replace my Macbook Pro. Without that, i will never buy an iPad.

 

[hovscorpion12]

Take a page out of Nike. “Just Do It”.

 

[klasma]

These are the iPads that need a refresh
[…]
- 25 month Mar 2022 iPhone SE A15 Bionic

Also known as iPad micro.

 

[darngooddesign]

I'm debating on waiting for the iPad w/ OLED or if it'll be worth it with the hiked price. I mainly use it for media consumption. Or should I save money and get the current model... I'm due for an upgrade with my 2018 pro model.

Hard to say, you should wait until you can see the new features and prices before deciding.

 

[Moleyman69]

So you smashed up an ipad over frustration with the screen?

😂😂😂😱

Yep - and that was after it went flying across the garden a couple of times (which didn't damage it at all )

Seriously though, it was so frustrating. It would miss letters when typing, wouldn't scroll up/down sometimes, wouldn't always pinch/zoom. Tried resetting etc, found threads online with the same issue but no proper solutions.