It’s not really possible to “delay” a product that was never announced, but it’s hard to see the latest report on iPad ship dates as anything else. Originally expected in March, then April, the new iPad Pro and iPad Air are now expected to ship in early May, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
Apple suppliers have ramped up production of the new iPad Pro and iPad Air with a planned May launch, delayed from its original March/April launch date due to new software, according to “people with knowledge of the matter.” and more complicated manufacturing. techniques. Apple doesn’t typically release new products in May, with the most recent release coming in 2019 with the 7th generation iPod touch. Most recently, the company began shipping the new M1 iMac and iPad Pro in May 2021 after an April announcement.
The iPad Pro would receive a new OLED display, the M3 processor and compatibility with an updated Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil. The iPad Air, meanwhile, would get an M2 processor upgrade and come in a new 12.9-inch size.
iPad sales have faltered of late, and the line hasn’t had an update in a year and a half, a longer period than ever since the iPad launched. A May release would be rare, as it’s less than a month away from WWDC in June, where the product launch could benefit from more attention.
