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Why You Shouldn’t Buy an iPad Pro or Air Right Now
Unless you’re desperate, you shouldn’t buy a new iPad Pro or iPad Air right now.
If you’re looking to upgrade to a new iPad, you’ve got plenty of options. Apple’s current iPad Pro, the 2022 model, is still in excellent shape. The same goes for the iPad Air 5 which is the latest version of the iPad Air.
However, these devices will get replaced in the near future and they’re successors will have some really intriguing changes on board.
Last year, for the first time since the iPad’s inception, Apple failed to release a new iPad model. That will change this year. Apple hasn’t confirmed yet, but it will happen.
Over the past year or so we’ve seen rumor after rumor outline a new 2024 iPad Pro and a new iPad Air 6.
In particular, the new iPad Pros look like they’ll take a huge leap from the previous generation. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman is calling it the “biggest revamp ever” for the product line.
The iPad Air 6 looks like it will be more of a refresh, but a few of the rumored changes should help it separate from the iPad Air 5.
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The devices should arrive soon. And that should may enough to give most shoppers a reason to pause. If not, there are other reasons as well.
May 7th Launch
If you can hold out for a little bit longer, you should.
Apple’s confirmed a “Let Loose” special event for May 7th and that’s where the company will confirm the new iPad models. The event will be live streamed at 7AM Pacific/10AM Eastern.
If your current tablet still functions, and your budget allows, we highly recommend waiting for Apple’s announcements.
Big Time Upgrades
These devices will have some big time upgrades on board. Nothing is certain right now given the lack of an official announcement, but here’s what you need to know:
- Better landscape front-facing camera
- Larger, OLED displays
- New processor
- Thinner design
- Apple Pencil 3 support
- New Magic keyboard
- Wireless charging
- Larger display option
- Performance upgrades including a new processor
- Apple Pencil 3 support
You may think you don’t or won’t need some or all of these features, but you won’t know for sure until you’re able to go hands-on and compare the new models to the previous generation.
iPad Deals
When Apple announces these new models, it will likely switch up the price points of its current iPad lineup.
If Apple continues to sell the older iPad Pros and iPad Air, you can expect their prices to drop. Retailers around the world will respond in kind.
We should see price cuts that don’t require a trade-in and we may see price cuts on top Android tablets as well.
This is a one time deal for 2024. We won’t see new iPad Pro or iPad Air models launch later in 2024 though we should see a new iPad mini 7 launch in the fall.
And with the launch and guaranteed price cuts just a few days away, those of you in need of a new iPad would be wise to control those urges and hold onto your current device for a little bit longer.
