Another website “confirms” the launch of new iPads soon

Apple’s favorite analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, had already raised the possibility that Apple would launch a iPad mini in this year; shortly after, the China Times corroborated the information, saying that a new 9.7-inch iPad would also be released; there came the DigiTimes stating that, in fact, Apple should launch new iPads in the first half of 2019, but that the 9.7 ″ tablet would give way to a new one, from 10 inches.

9.7-inch iPadSixth-generation iPad with 9.7-inch screen

Now the Macotakara joined the wave, reporting that – according to sources in the Apple supply chain – the company is preparing to launch its seventh-generation iPad, as well as the fifth-generation iPad mini.

They did not bring any new information about the possible releases, saying only the larger model will keep the 3.5mm audio output and the Touch ID – nothing has been commented on the iPad mini, but everything indicates that it will also maintain those same characteristics.

The Japanese website also reported that at least one source “confirmed” the change from 9.7 ″ to 10 ″ (probably due to a decrease in borders, thus increasing the display’s useful area).

As nothing has been commented on, we can expect that such models will come with the Lightning connector instead of the USB-C (which would be available only on Apple’s line of professional tablets). That is, expect only occasional improvements in the processor, who knows more RAM, some possible improvement of the cameras and technologies that involve display, etc.

As it is not a very relevant launch, there is also the question whether Apple will launch such models silently (just making everything available on its website / stores and releasing a press release) or if it intends to present the new tablets at any event ( who knows what will happen on March 25).

via AppleInsider