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iPad Pro Why do people think there will be a 2021 iPad Pro?

James Godfrey

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With how wrong all these leaks and predictions have been so far and now reports of chip shortages, issues with miniLED production I think either we won’t see an iPad Pro until late 2021, or we will see LCD iPad Pro’s this month with a miniLED Pro Max coming late 2021.
 
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I wonder how big of difference the mini LED display technology will make for most everyday uses. I just really don't see myself adapting the 12.9" iPad easily, but I'm also not used to (needlessly) getting the best technology available.

I like a really good table that can function as an okay laptop when needed more so than tablet that primarily functions as laptop replacement but can act as an okay tablet when needed.
 
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Traverse said:
I wonder how big of difference the mini LED display technology will make for most everyday uses. I just really don't see myself adapting the 12.9" iPad easily, but I'm also not used to (needlessly) getting the best technology available.

I like a really good table that can function as an okay laptop when needed more so than tablet that primarily functions as laptop replacement but can act as an okay tablet when needed.
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In TVs mini led has not shown to be of much benefit over existing local dimming led backlit LCDs. Apple might do a better job, but it would basically mean better video, better colours and better for outdoor use.
 
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AutomaticApple said:
Does your gut also say that well see new redesigned Apple Silicon iMacs? 100% accuracy track record... :p?
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Ha, I have a gut feeling we will...

iPad Pro / Pencil
iMac (multiple colours)
AirTags

Is my guess... with the iMac I am expecting just the smaller base size at this event.
 
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Id say the majority of those "Leakers" on twitter have absolutely NO clue what they are talking about, they just pull stuff out of their butts for twitter traffic..
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Well said. From a facts perspective many are just a touch above flat earthers and creationists.
 
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meDANOcine said:
When I read an Apple 'rumor' from Bloomberg, I usually figure Apple is unofficially feeding them information for the hype machine. Additionally, App Store Connect is going to be down on 4/24 for maintenance. So, here's my theory:

- press release on 4/20 announcing new iPads
- iOS/iPadOS 14.5 RC on 4/20
- iPad available to order on 4/23, delivers 4/30
- iOS/iPadOS general release on 4/27
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Until Bloomberg spat out that Big Hack fantasy novel dressed as an article, that’s certainly where the involvement of Apple’s marketing ended.
 
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James Godfrey said:
Well what can I say I guessed correct
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Which of your hundred guesses are you referring to? By your last guess these iPad Pro will have LCDs as they are announcing them this month. Are you still expecting another Pro revision this year?
 
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DexBell said:
Why do so many think we will see new iPad Pros in March? iPad Pros release every two years. The 12.9 Pro saw releases in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2020. The only reason the smaller iPad Pro saw yearly releases was it going from 9.7 inch in 2016 to 10.5 inch in 2017 and finally 11 inch, where it only released in 2018 and 2020. These leakers are notorious for being wrong, they have been saying Airtags are coming any day for years now and they all said we would see a new iPad Mini last Oct, still waiting....Hopefully there will be a new iPad mini this year though.
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So OP, what are your expectations now after the invites are out? Pro now sounding more likely for you?
 
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ericwn said:
Which of your hundred guesses are you referring to? By your last guess these iPad Pro will have LCDs as they are announcing them this month. Are you still expecting another Pro revision this year?
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In terms of the date that I posted earlier in this post not referring to being correct about the products I guessed we would get an invite on 13th with event on 20th, in terms of products my guess is:

iPad Pro (obvs)
iMac (smaller size in colours)
AirTags

My guess on the date was better than most of the leakers out there though lol ? other than Siri obviously...

It would not surprise me if a miniLED iPad Pro will come later in the year with these just having LCD’s... but will just have to see
 
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ericwn said:
Which of your hundred guesses are you referring to? By your last guess these iPad Pro will have LCDs as they are announcing them this month. Are you still expecting another Pro revision this year?
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Just for reference
 

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