Apple to Launch New iPad Pro & iPad Air Models in May

Apple will introduce new iPad Pro and iPad Air models in early May, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Gurman previously suggested the new iPads would come out in March, and then April, but the timeline has been pushed back once again.
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[@ArnelZapataJr]

Ok I'm not listening to anymore launch rumors until there's an actual announcement from Apple. All these speculations are just to hype up the iPads...

[@angelqvz]

It's just been "announced" that there are speculations that it's coming in late April to early May. This whole time they were saying they're coming late March, it's so frustrating

[@igorotaktagacordillera5840]

Apple be edging their fans😂

[@wallstreet1469]

@@igorotaktagacordillera5840I don’t know what the hell it can do… but I will order one.

[@PSy84]

you got it. on May 7

[@dunndiddeli2067]

I never trust rumours anymore.

[@LuisAngelSantos]

Never trust Mark Gurman ever!

[@mr_dog195]

I’m waiting for air m2 since June xd

[@njay9784]

😂funny comment

[@PSy84]

@@LuisAngelSantos😂😂😂 May 7

[@asystole_]

My 3rd gen iPad Air: I'm tired, boss...

[@JamesWilliam70]

My 1st gen iPad Pro. doesn't feel tired, although it has a few dents on the back. He did say that he would like a full-blown OS in his next incarnation though.

[@wasabi1m]

My iPad Air 2 is really sweating

[@gwvaio]

That’s too damn bad. Keep digging

[@xoxo.ize1]

My 7th gen iPad is begging for its suffering to end

[@Laylay91159]

@@xoxo.ize1 same!!

[@TenshiKisu]

Gosh it’s frustrating …cause my iPad is dying I am trying to hold on

[@Frnzi5ko]

Damn been waiting since last year. Need to stop reading news now

[@danbh84]

That would be good

[@cbi6334]

enough is enough.apple has lost the trust. i am no more going to purchase ipad anymore

[@Atimoz]

@@cbi6334because they delayed the iPad ? 😂

[@chadsmith3722]

With the landscape camera is there any information on where the apple pencil may move to?

[@SushmitaJain]

what about mac mini m3? as of now for future proof looking to buy m2 pro or the latest m3. what apple is doing with ipad i dont think mac mini is near

[@AbhishekChaudhary-np5qk]

Which camera is used by u for recthis video

[@jamalbdeirmicrosoftcloudbu1203]

what about ipad OS18? any expectations ?

[@elcangri9554]

Man they are taking forever with these iPads Looking to get the Pro with Oled were already in April now we maybe getting them in May I hope the wait is worth it

[@TheCirce]

I want to buy the iPad Air gen 5, would it still be available in the Apple store after the new launch

[@samtheman643]

I’ve been waiting for the iPad Pro 12.9” and will continue to wait although it stretches my patience. I am not young so I hope to live and get a number of years out of it.

[@jamesn7156]

My wife’s Air 3 is dying. If so, she’s getting my daughter’s iPad 9, my daughter’s getting my mini, and I’m running out of time here to get this model. Please release them already! 🤗

[@chriswhatever]

Buy the wife a new 10th Gen. for Mother's Day instead?

[@mike-kj7yi]

❤thanks for the update 😂

[@GU_WOP_O]

Already sold my M1 iPad pro and now I'll be without one the rest of this semester until the new one releases. Genius I am

[@johnsonpau1833]

Lol

[@CalebCheek]

How much did you sell it for boss?

[@GU_WOP_O]

@@CalebCheek about 2 weeks ago for 900 on eBay it was a 2TB model in mint condition

[@CalebCheek]

@@GU_WOP_O well it’s good you got a decent chunk of change back! I’ve been using a 2018 iPad Pro and the 64gb is KILLING me haha. But I don’t want to upgrade until the 11inch gets OLDD or mini/micro led cause the backlight glare is so noticeable and annoying. If you don’t mind me asking, what do you use your iPad for? 2tb is crazy, that’s more storage than my Mac

[@Deej_RC]

Bloody same!! I just sold my ipad pro 12.9 m1. 😤

[@markuslank9724]

I'm buying an ipad air, but which size 11 or 13 inch should I buy?????

[@KE6DOA]

i was hoping to pick up a new pro 12.9 or 13 or what ever they call it before my trip to Cabo in April, guess that's not gonna be the case ;-(

[@newagehero9605]

It seems like they keep pushing the date up. Wonder if this has something to do with the ecli-

[@pastuh]

No more lag on purpose?

[@ajplant96]

Yeah I’m happy I went with an M2 11” pro, the waiting game isn’t fun and everything about it is excellent with my laptop doing everything else I need.

[@blurey611]

Should i get the new ipads or just buy the m2 ipad pro

[@JonnMcLoed-vo3fe]

There is rumours of everything shell wise is complete and just awaiting new firm ware for the Pro as it as much as I hear has as much power as a Mac book pro and is set to raise the tablet benchmarks by a huge amount.... I'm saving up hard now as I love these Pro machines and my M1 Pro never let's me down

[@alexblurr13]

Then finish the mini 7 also!

[@LuisAngelSantos]

My 10.5” iPad Pro: put me out of my misery already! I can think of 13 reasons why…

[@HoveKB]

My ipad pro 2018 is just chillin

[@samirtayade02]

I'm considering buying an iPad Pro 11 inch. Should I wait for the new iPad? My budget is around $950. Will the prices of the new iPad increase or remain the same?

[@longhairmullet]

Exactly my thought. I like the 11’ so how much can we expect to pay? If its outta my price point .. then I’ll buy sumn else.

[@mariaturner371]

I wonder if the upcoming Apple Pencil will be able to be used on older models of iPads...

[@Junitago]

Just got my iPad mini idc I’m not waiting

[@speedf7890]

Why would they add a notch or island? The current iPad pro doesn't have one so why would they put one on the newest one?

[@GPDF]

@speedf7890 -Because Apple knows what is better for you.

[@Deej_RC]

For the face ID and to look new? 😅

[@f1b1777]

So what No 13/14 inch then what’s the point as the tab Sam 9 ultra is 14 inch and is Oled etc etc etc

[@tumblajr]

Where is the MINI 😢

[@americanprincess851]

I heard that the Mini will get an update like around Sept or Oct of this year.

[@ankurkumar55]

My ipad air 3 is almost exhausted nd wanting to take rest

[@CheezyBurg3r]

I have been waiting since my ipad 3rd gen. I guess i will still keep using my Ipad..

[@osiriscortez3608]

i am just gonna buy the m2 atp

[@Gael_AG]

Probably that they won’t announce them until the WWDC , I assume that it might also be related to special breath through related to ipadOS 18 announcements . If they announce them in May it would be a weird move as weird as the latest night keynote .

[@longhairmullet]

What is WWDC anyway?

[@Gael_AG]

@@longhairmullet world wide developer conference

[@seandoyle9580]

Why bother releasing the iPads in May when the M4 chips are around the corner…waste

[@jaymoney441]

Exactly!

[@TRAVESIAA]

May, or May be?

[@jaymoney441]

I think I’m going to stop watching the clickbait videos! Y’all KZbinrs saying new iPad Pro March 2024, now May 2024.. Whatever.. I will just wait for them to release on the site or wait for the first unboxing video to order.

[@specialk9999]

Hasn’t it only been a little over a year since the last new iPad?

[@NinjaKiller1022]

I’m still running strong with my 2018 iPad Pro 12.9 inch.

[@RabbyCalicdan]

I am leaning towards MacBook Air now

[@pug_63]

I want a new Mini!

[@LuisAngelSantos]

*WAIT UNTIL SEPTEMBER*

[@chiller99]

If the new iPad Pro has both oled and MagSafe I might upgrade from my iPad Pro 2021

[@joaquinarchivaldoguzmanloe1073]

More time to save up happy with my ipad pro m1 12 in

[@wazitSomethingISaid]

M3pro chip is going in iPad Pro

[@andrejstemmle606]

Nice video. Although, I already own 2 different M1 iPads and an older model, I‘m pretty certain, that I will purchase one of the new models, most likely the Pro 11". Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@BassedInVegas]

FINALLY a landscape selfie camera. Unfortunately, no mention of the rumored larger size 14” or 16” iPad ? If Apple doesn’t bring a larger iPad I’ll be getting the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 14” model as my iPad Pro 12.9” screen is not big enough.

[@mjwdrones4all41]

Sounds like you need glasses

[@BassedInVegas]

@@mjwdrones4all41 how big is your TV ?,,,, and why is it that size ?

[@harleyquebecenrevue3580]

Need replacement iPad real soon but prefer to keep waiting for new model with assurance the released models and software will be flawless. If need be, release it June, just don’t disappoint us Apple.

[@we8463]

It will be in June!

[@bobd429]

WTF! thought it will be on March. 😢 should have bought the M2 last december.

[@josecarlosleitaofilho5803]

Launch Will be in september for the Pro line. Take note!

[@Bravesdarrell8552]

My iPad Air 5 is having issues with touch. If I try to play COD I can’t even move. The joy stick goes crazy , when I try to move.

[@justshacone3398]

So excited for the iPad launch! iPads and Apple pencils are what brought me over to the Apple ecosystem 👍🏻 But my wish is to have the Apple Pencil work on my iPhone, that would be the BOMB!

[@MrOscar5690]

Keep guessing, you’ll eventually get it right….

[@BostonTerrierDad623]

Just get them right first. ❤

[@emilyeah]

My daughter's birthday is in 1 week. I bought a refurbished ipad air 5 (not cheap!) I couldn't wait... but prices could likely drop soon.... I guess???!! 😮

[@david328ci]

My last iPad Pro died. They need to release the new iPad sooner.

[@billherman5161]

The iPad Mini hasn’t been mentioned by anyone. Hopefully Apple listens to the desire from customers for a new iPad Mini.

[@LuisAngelSantos]

*S E P T E M B E R*

[@sweealamak628]

Post pandemic, WWDC has been the best way to launch new hardware. All of media and devs congregate to come see, feel and rave about the new products.

[@chashernandez]

Hope they are playing with us and they are presenting them in the first days of April 😬

[@arthurotsuka3198]

Well?

[@davidb4509]

My iPad Air 2 is soo old. It turns 10 years old in October. I think it’s time to upgrade.

[@americanprincess851]

Same here, I still have an iPad Air 1. I’ve waiting for new models. I don’t want to buy iPad Air 5.

[@TLS420_RECORDS]

why apple have be so dam sneaky.

[@Waltaere]

Mac Rumoors 😃

[@asystole_]

I’m gonna rumoooooor

[@Waltaere]

@@asystole_ 🫨🫨

[@Antisympathy]

I’ll consider getting iPad Air if they have the orange color like the iMac…

[@georgewashington3012]

I think they’ll wait for WWDC at this point. Bigger splash that way vs simply putting up a webpage.

[@Tobiasberger]

NOOOOO!!! I need them to release soon omg money has been sitting in my account just waiting to be spent

[@marna_li]

Hoping for something new, perhaps finally having an iPad Pro with macOS. Microsoft tried to merge desktop and tablet, but I believe that Apples has the right stuff. If the rumors of what they have been working on is true. If they release this then I I'm considering buying a new iPad Pro to replace my M1 Macbook Pro.

[@snich2140]

I know iPad 11 gonna have iPad 10 design but i wish Apple don't abandon iPad 9 design and created new 2024 iPad SE or something like that and use the iPad 9 or iPad Air 3 design with a new chip like A15 or upper than that + 4,6 or 8 gb ram, I will definitely buy it how much it cost. I really love the old iPad design, it's look beyond better than Air 4,5 and Pro.

[@HablaConOwens]

I always feel like apple does the ipad wrong. I think we can get a cheaper ipad but apple always adds or leaves out certain specs. Maybe the ipad air with m2 will be $500 or less.

[@richardjones1591]

So, moron that I am, I believed the March release date leaks. Since my birthday is in March I was gifted the funds to purchase a new one. (I have a very good wife). I sold my M1 iPad Pro 11 on a third party site, hoping to beat the post-release value reduction. I got a bit more than Apple was offering for Trade-in. Now iPadless, the delays hit-one after another after another. Makes me wonder if these delays forebode problems with the new devices. What to do, what to do.

[@BudFuddlacker]

LOL

[@gavin1215]

at this point they might as well wait until wwdc

[@pleximan2008]

Hi, first i am shocked that Macrumours doesn’t have WAY more subscribers! Second i hope they make a black Apple pencil

[@JamesWilliam70]

Yep, would be nice if they got away from making most of their accessories white... At least have a space grey cable to match a space grey device at least!

[@gabilikedoggodz14]

I WAS SO EXCITED ON MARCH 22ND FOR Nothing NOW MAY WHAT NEXT SUMMER TIME IN JULY 26 🤦🏿‍♀️ NOW I KNOW WHY #Mike Li HAVE NOT SAY ABOUT THE IPAD 😅😢

[@x7wolverines7x]

I traded my 12.9 inch to get the best trade in value and wish I didn’t. Now I’m about to go get another one and return it when the new one comes out

[@richardjones1591]

Isn't there only a 14 day return policy, or do you mean you'll just trade it in when new models arrive? Seems like you might lose quite a bit of $ by trading it in-or am I missing something?

[@Jemmayy11]

May 🙃🙃🙃

[@dbsasuke]

Omg. Fade me.

[@Gooeybrowniebaby]

The anticipation and speculation period is when stock prices skyrocket. The more prolonged the anticipation, the better. Just not too long people start to lose interest, but just enough amount of time.

[@aajohnsoutube]

Over leak, under deliver. So disappointed Software is done BTW separate release number on iOS 17.4.1

[@nathaliaviana6438]

I'm eagerly awaiting the new iPad; mine is on its last days. I thought they would release it by the end of last year. I hope it comes packed with new features to make up for the wait.

[@ayazhannurtaza3292]

I planned to buy the iPad Air 6, but I read yesterday that it will be released in May right now I'm on my way to get an iPad Air 5 I understand that if wanna see the BIG changes, wait for 6-7 years

[@Elidesentiago]

same! I was waiting for air 6 to launch, now im thinking ill go for the current pro, 256gb because the price difference isn’t much between 256 air and pro.

[@ayazhannurtaza3292]

@@Elidesentiago really, reading this on my Air 5 🤩

[@ayazhannurtaza3292]

@@Elidesentiago Pro is a good choice 👍🏼

[@angelqvz]

I'm getting the air 5 next month since it's rumoured that the new ipads will release in May now. For 99% of people you will not notice a difference in performance between the two lol

[@Elidesentiago]

@@angelqvz one of my major concerns was the M2 chip with the media engine which the M1 lacks, how will it translate in real world use and for the future.

[@mediterrenean]

May maybe😂

[@rep3e4]

We don’t need new iPads. They are already too good

[@quigley301]

I hope my 2014 iPad Pro w/ Magic Keyboard “keeps chugging along” through April and into May. I will be traveling to the UK in late May so it is a crap shoot. Come on Apple! Maybe you should start manufacturing in the good old USA instead of China.

[@pgarciaAP]

Isn’t Marc Gueman the guy you mentioned before that said iPads were to be announced this month? Seems he’s a convenient source for nonsense.

[@BostonTerrierDad623]

Ergos?! 😂

[@412yinzr]

iPad Air should be 90hz screen.

[@kinocchio]

I’d flip out if it doesn’t launch by mid April .. like seriously … 😡🤬

[@user-bz8bz7fc3k]

Trust me ....u won't 🥴....infact noone would. The longer the wait , the more anticipation , most restlessness and eventually record sales...👍 BRO NO MATTER WHAT , IT'S APPLE .🧡 U CAN'T ESCAPE.

[@JamesWilliam70]

If Apple improves the OS, especially the finder and adds a SD card slot they are heading in the right direction. Not interested in a KB or trackpad (just the pencil) as I have a MacBook Pro. The iPad will be a primary ideas device as it doesn't support full-blown content creation software that's available to desktop operating systems. Until the iPad Pro 13"+ has macOS on it, it's just a half way house IMO.

[@samo3571]

Plot twist: announcement on Monday for April Fools

[@HalStaniloff]

Where is the new iMac 27" or iMac 32"? Apple is neglecting a very loyal customer base by not updating the iMac.

[@BudFuddlacker]

I actually believe they’re coming out in April. They’re saying May, but you watch, they’ll start taking orders in a couple weeks

[@BostonTerrierDad623]

Wwdc?! Hold your tongue, boy!!!

[@nonquitter]

iPad -> unicornPad

[@ZZZRaven65]

Apple is generating a lot of ill will by continuing to push this release out further and further. If there IS a legitimate reason to delay them until April, they should go ahead and announce them (and pricing) and start taking pre-orders for April delivery. I need a 12.9” screen, but don’t necessarily need the high-end features of the Pro, so was (was) excited about the 12.9” air. Now I’m just disgusted. At this point I may just punt and buy a used/refurbed current or previous gen 12.9” Pro instead of continuing to wait. I wish you guys (and all the other online media for that matter) would stop quoting Gurman’s “predictions”. He has already been completely wrong about this release at least twice - and obviously doesn’t know what he’s talking about.

[@marybeth37]

Getting real tired of these reports, not your fault, but, seriously, we could do these reports of what’s coming ( or not) really getting a feeling it’s going to be hard to trust buying a new iPad Pro with all these changes and sending the product out for things to be installed …. Scary stuff with all this delay…

[@mjwdrones4all41]

Yup your better to wait couple months till they get the bugs out

[@InsertFX]

Who cares about the iPad, give me my freaking Mac Studio M3 Ultra with 3N. That will be the GOAT, even the Mac Studio M3 Max (maxed out) will be incredible... for $2600 all that power.

[@Christianmingle420]

They really want me to get one putting them out in my birthday month huh

[@vukasika]

LoL delay after delay after delay ... because no one is dropping stacks of cash for 0.1 screen size increase on an overpowered chip with a stunted OS. First time in years I've passed on ALL phone, watch, iPad & mac updates. I remember when I used to actually get stoked about Apple releases. Now, it's meh... it drops when it drops & I'll see if it's worth paying any notice to.

[@Qvanegas]

I bought the last one pro $1300. My review: iPad is a handicapped MS Surface/McBook, so do not lose your money. iPads are only expensive toys.