After sharing some details about the 9th generation iPad this week, MacOtakara reported today that Apple plans to launch the next generation iPad Pro in March this year. The new models are expected to have a similar design to the current generation, but with a Mini-LED screen for the 12.9-inch version.
MacOtakara previously said 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 it 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 their 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 a protrusion. Today’s report confirms that the 12.9-inch 2021 iPad Pro has a thicker body to accommodate a new Mini-LED screen.
Mini-LED is a new form of backlight used for LCD screens, which has many advantages over OLED, but it can offer increased brightness, improved power efficiency and a lower risk of burn-in. This is why Apple plans to use it in larger devices, rather than in OLED.
The next generation iPad Pro is expected to be announced in March. In its latest report, the Japanese blog said that Apple will also launch a new generation of the entry-level iPad this year based on the iPad Air 3 with smaller edge and thinner body, but retaining the Home button with Touch ID.
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