12.9-inch iPad Pro with mini LED display would be on the market at the end of March

Taiwanese touchscreen manufacturer GIS plans to expand its backend module capacity for new products at its factory in Chengdu, China, according to industry sources cited today in a supply chain publication report. DigiTimes

One of the new products will likely be Apple’s long-rumored 12.9-inch iPad Pro with a Mini-LED display, which is expected to launch in late March or early second quarter, industry sources said. The timeframe suggests the device could be announced by Apple in a few weeks, or by April at the latest.

A new 12.9-inch iPad Pro with a mini LED display has been rumored for months. The device would still have an LCD screen, but with Mini LED backlighting for higher brightness, improved contrast ratio and other benefits. It is unclear whether the 11-inch iPad Pro will also be updated with a Mini LED display, as many rumors have only mentioned the 12.9-inch model, despite the fact that the devices are usually updated together.

The new 12.9-inch iPad Pro is also expected to feature a faster A14X chip and support for 5G networks on models with cellular connectivity.

March is a normal month for Apple to announce new or updated products. Apple last updated its iPad Pro series in March 2020 with a marginally improved A12Z Bionic chip, an ultra-wide camera, a LiDAR scanner and better-sounding microphones.

Chinese leaker “Kang” recently suggested that Apple plans to host an event on March 23, and while he has a strong track record so far, Apple may of course choose to address the new iPad Pro with a press release. announce. Other rumors include Apple’s highly anticipated AirTags item trackers, a new Apple TV, new AirPods, and more Apple silicone Macs.