Rumors are swirling about major changes coming to Apple’s iPad lineup in 2024. The iPad Air is expected to get a size upgrade, the iPad Pro may include OLED screens, and the iPad Mini models will see faster processors. The new lineup is anticipated to be a significant update, as the company did not release any iPads in 2023, leaving consumers eager for the latest hardware innovations.
For the iPad Pro models, the most significant change is the move to OLED displays, providing better display quality and enhancing the visual experience in several ways, including true blacks, vivid colors, and faster response times. Additionally, a new Magic Keyboard accessory is rumored to be released for the iPad Pro, featuring a sturdier frame, aluminum construction, and a USB-C port. The 2024 iPad Pro models are also expected to feature the M3 chip and a new version of the Apple Pencil with magnetically attached tips.
In contrast, the iPad Air models are expected to continue using the existing Magic Keyboard but will transition from the M1 to the M2 chipset, offering improved performance, particularly in AI-driven tasks and graphics-intensive applications. Rumors suggest that a 12.9-inch model of the iPad Air is expected to be released in March 2024, mirroring the size of the largest current iPad Pro, and possibly featuring a new processor.
The updates to the iPad Mini and the base model iPad are likely to include faster processors, potentially the A16 chip, for improved performance and efficiency. However, the iPad mini 7 is not expected to feature a 120Hz display, as the ProMotion technology remains exclusive to the iPad Pro series.
Finally, there are rumors that Apple is actively working on a foldable iPad, potentially expected to be revealed either at the end of 2024 or in the early part of 2025, with limited production potentially starting by the end of 2024. However, it’s important to note that beginning production does not necessarily mean delivery, so the likelihood of a foldable iPad being shipped within 2024 is low. With these rumored changes, it looks like 2024 could be an exciting year for Apple’s iPad lineup.