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Apple is getting ready to launch new M3 iPads and MacBooks this month. However don’t anticipate an Apple March occasion for his or her unveiling.
As a substitute, the corporate will reportedly announce the gadgets via a “sequence of on-line movies and advertising campaigns.”
M3 iPad Professional received’t get a product launch occasion
Up to now, Apple has sometimes held occasions in March to announce new merchandise. With a number of new iPads and MacBooks prepared for an replace, hypothesis about an Apple March occasion was swirling for months. However Mark Gurman claims in any other case within the newest version of his Energy On e-newsletter.
Whereas these merchandise will probably be launched comparatively quickly, they received’t get a devoted launch occasion. As a substitute, Apple will probably announce them via its web site and a advertising marketing campaign.
His sources say Apple has a “particular model of iOS 17.4 with assist for brand new {hardware}” due for launch in late March. So, these gadgets might launch in March or April.
Apple didn’t refresh its iPad Professional or iPad Air lineup in 2023. It was the primary time in years that the corporate didn’t announce new iPads in a calendar yr.
New iPads and MacBooks might sport modest upgrades
Rumors counsel Apple is engaged on M3-powered iPad Execs with a slimmer chassis and OLED shows. We additionally hope that Apple’s subsequent flagship iPad options even longer battery life and MagSafe assist for wi-fi charging.
An iPad Air refresh can be within the pipeline. Whereas the Air will retain the identical design as the present mannequin, a brand new 12.9-inch variant will purportedly be part of the lineup. Leaked renders point out it is going to appear to be its smaller 10.9-inch sibling.
A revamped Magic Keyboard for the iPad Professional with an aluminum prime case can even launch alongside the brand new gadgets.
Upgraded 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air fashions with Apple’s newest M3 chip are due for launch as properly. Past a modest spec bump, these gadgets should not anticipated to pack different modifications.
Apple introduced the M2 iPad Professional in 2022 via a press launch as properly. So, the corporate taking an analogous method once more received’t be stunning.