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Apple rumored to debut three new iPad Pro models this spring

Published Oct 3rd, 2016 10:29AM EDT
Apple iPad Pro Models 2017

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A major iPad refresh is incoming, if the latest rumors are to be believed. On Monday morning, Japanese Apple blog Mac Otakara published a report claiming that Apple would launch three new iPad Pro models in spring 2017, including a 9.7-inch model.

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Citing reliable sources, the report says that the next flagship 12.9-inch iPad Pro will be equipped with a 12-megapixel iSight camera with True Tone flash, as well as a True Tone display, both of which are featured on the current 9.7-inch model.

The 7.9-inch iPad Pro, which will theoretically replace the iPad mini 4, is said to include all of the same features of the larger iPad Pro models: 12-megapixel camera, True Tone display, four speakers and a Smart Connector for accessories.

In addition to receiving a miniature model, the iPad Pro line will also feature a quad microphone setup as opposed to the dual microphones on the current models. Even more noteworthy: the sources say that Apple’s new iPad Pros will still have 3.5mm headphone jacks, despite the fact that Apple “courageously” removed them from the iPhone 7 line. This might be the most welcome surprise of all if true.

Back in August, Apple insider and KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shared his own expectations for the future of the iPad line. His report also claims that Apple will launch three iPad Pros, but rather than a 7.9-inch mini model, Kuo believes Apple will instead unveil a mid-range 10.5-inch model.

Although the two reports have some fundamental differences, both suggest that we’ll be waiting until next year for any new iPad models.

Jacob Siegal
Jacob Siegal Associate Editor

Jacob Siegal is Associate Editor at BGR, having joined the news team in 2013. He has over a decade of professional writing and editing experience, and helps to lead our technology and entertainment product launch and movie release coverage.