After sharing some details about the 9th generation iPad this week, MacOtakara reported today that Apple is planning to launch the next generation of iPad Pro in March this year. The new models should have a design similar to the current generation, but with a Mini-LED screen in the 12.9 inch version.
MacOtakara said earlier that the 2021 iPad Pro will remain with the same design as the 2020 models, and this seems to be the case, as the blog once again reinforced this in today’s report. However, sources told the blog that Apple has reduced the number of speaker holes by two-thirds in the new models and its position has also changed.
The new rear camera module will also be similar to the one included in the iPad Pro 2020 with a bump, but MacOtakara says the lenses will no longer have bulges. Corroborating earlier rumors, today’s report also states that the 2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro will have a thicker body to accommodate a new Mini-LED screen.
Mini-LED is a new form of backlight used for LCD screens, which includes many of the benefits like OLED – but it can offer greater brightness, greater energy efficiency and less risk of burning. That’s why Apple plans to use it on its devices with larger screens, instead of OLED.
The next generation of iPad Pro is expected to be announced in March. In its latest report, the Japanese blog said that Apple will also launch this year a new generation of the basic iPad that will be based on the iPad Air 3 with smaller bezels and a slimmer body, but maintaining the Home button with Touch ID.
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