As anticipation builds for the imminent launch of Apple’s next iPad Pro, slated for release sometime between now and May, reputable leaker ‘Instant Digital’ on the Chinese social media platform Weibo has suggested that the new device will feature even thinner bezels compared to its predecessors.
According to the leaker (via MacRumors), the forthcoming 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro iterations are poised to feature bezels measuring 7.12mm and 7.08mm, respectively, discounting the metal edges.
Apple’s next-generation iPad Pro is rumored to be powered by the M3 chip, currently found in the iMac, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, with the device slated to feature new OLED displays, offering a better viewing experience over LED on the current-generation models thanks to several advantages in display quality including a larger color range and high contrast levels, better handling of darkness and lighting precision, and fast response times.
Initially, rumors pointed to the 2024 iPad Pro lineup potentially reaching a hefty $2,000 price tag, particularly for the largest model. However, a subsequent report refutes these earlier claims, suggesting a more moderate price adjustment. Instead, indications point towards a relatively modest uptick in pricing, hovering around $160 above the current models, which currently commence at $799 and $1099 respectively.