Apple is preparing to launch four new iPads this year, according to reports. The tech giant is expected to unveil two new versions of the iPad Air and two new versions of the iPad Pro in the coming months. And one of the most anticipated models is the 12.9-inch iPad Air, which could have a design similar to the iPad Pro.
A website called 91mobiles has published some alleged schematics of the 12.9-inch iPad Air, which they claim to have obtained from industry sources. The images show a possible design of the upcoming tablet, but they are not confirmed by Apple. Therefore, they should be taken with a grain of salt.
The most noticeable change in the schematics is the increase in the display size, from 10.9 inches in the current iPad Air to 12.9 inches in the new model. This would make the iPad Air the same size as the iPad Pro, which has been the only iPad with a 12.9-inch screen so far. However, the report suggests that Apple will offer both sizes of the iPad Air this year, giving customers more options to choose from.
The schematics also reveal some familiar features of the iPad Air, such as the slim body, the all-screen design, and the Touch ID button on the side of the device. The tablet also has speaker grilles on the top and bottom, a side switch, and a USB-C port at the bottom.
One of the differences in the design is the rear camera layout, which has been modified to include a flash. The current iPad Air has a single camera lens with no flash, but the new model could have a camera bump that houses both the lens and the flash. This could improve the photo quality and performance of the iPad Air, especially in low-light conditions.
The exact release date of the new iPad Air is still unknown, but it is speculated that it could be announced in the first half of this year. Along with the new iPad Air, Apple is also rumored to introduce new iPad Pro models with OLED displays, which could offer better contrast and color accuracy than the current LCD displays. In fact, some sources claim that the production of the OLED iPad Pro displays has already started. We will keep you updated on the latest news and leaks about the new iPads. Stay tuned!