Gurman: Apple will announce new iMac at the end of October, iPads in March

23 October 2023
Don't expect new iPad models this year, per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

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404, 24 Oct 2023The only downside about Windows tablets are Intel chipsets ... moreI don't think you quiet understand; the iPad is evolving.
It used to be iPhoneOS with blown up Apps, but that stopped being the case almost a decade ago. They've been given faster chipsets and dedicated Apps. There were third-party accessories, but now it's baked-in to get features like the keyboard, trackpad, pen, external drives, secondary screens, etc etc.

In the past few years, we've seen the software evolve from the developer side, where they are porting their Big AAA Desktop Apps that are optimised for the iPads hardware. In short, there are "Pro Apps" in and coming to the platform. You CAN replace your laptop with an iPad depending on your use-case. For more professional work, instead of stepping up to a MacBook Pro or Windows Laptop, it makes more sense to go straight to a Desktop PC (large double monitors, big GPUs, non-throttling CPU, lots of storage and IO, legacy support etc etc).

I do not own an iPad. So I'm not biased towards it. But credit where it's due.
It seems the only reason you're in disagreement with it, is due to price. If we took a 12-inch iPad Pro (M1), gave it 16GB RAM, 1TB storage, Cellular option, the Magic Keyboard, Apple Pen 2, Fast Charger, and a Thunderbolt Smart Dock.... it comes to around USD $2,200. Again that's a great option and great experience, but the price is eye-watering. If we more than halves this package all the way down to a flat USD $999, well I don't think you would be complaining about it.

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    • 24 Oct 2023

    Kangal, 24 Oct 2023I have to agree with Rj. The iPad is the best tablet you ca... moreThe only downside about Windows tablets are Intel chipsets are just not a good choice for tablet due to it's unefficiency. Welp Windows on ARM existed but app compatibility is still an issue though (emulation can't be a real answer for this problem, but we just need more devs to develops their apps on ARM).

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      • 24 Oct 2023

      Rj, 24 Oct 2023I don’t get these comments......iPadOS is sick.......still ... moreLOL, you've gotta be kidding me. Hardware aside, how do you think running a phone app that optimized for bigger screen is better than an app that already developed for big screen since day 0? I'll be honest, I don't like Windows 11 with it's bloaty and inconsistent UI, but app experience is just feels much better when you use an actual desktop OS, especially if you're a power users (welp if you just use your tablet for drawing or note taking, having a desktop OS is kinda unnecessary and overkill).

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        • 24 Oct 2023

        potato4k, 24 Oct 2023Apple has lost its vision in what they want to do with the ... moreAgree on the iPadOS part. Somehow I feel that this year's iPadOS 17 update is not that "wow".

          Rj, 24 Oct 2023I don’t get these comments......iPadOS is sick.......still ... moreDo tell me when the last time you use your iPad and what did you do on it (if you actually had one) that cannot be done better/cheaper somewhere else.

            Kangal, 24 Oct 2023I have to agree with Rj. The iPad is the best tablet you ca... moreDid I say iPads are bad? No, read again. iPad is not bad, but it's not going anywhere. As the sales of iPad declining, we are seeing the only Tim Apple can do is make it even more expensive and adding more models to the lineup, while the software itself is not evolving. The iPad literally is turning into just a more expensive Surface Pro Clone as Apple is trying its best to convince consumers to get the expensive keyboard with it.

              potato4k, 24 Oct 2023Apple has lost its vision in what they want to do with the ... moreI have to agree with Rj. The iPad is the best tablet you can get, much better than any Linux, Windows, or Android tablets. Also, the iPad has the best iOS software in Apple's lineup (more features than iPhoneOS, more optimised than macOS).

              If I had the space and money, here's how I would get my devices:
              - Phone: AndroidOS
              - Tablet: iOS
              - Laptop: WindowsOS
              - Desktop: Linux Distro
              - Console: PlayStation

              I'm not sure about the specific models or specifications, but that would be an interesting thing to research.

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                • 24 Oct 2023

                Jamie, 24 Oct 2023I’d love to meet the person who purchases an old m2 iPAD pr... moreIf he/she gets it a 30% discount and their usage profile is such that a processor and/or charging upgrade will not make a difference, why not?

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                  potato4k, 24 Oct 2023Apple has lost its vision in what they want to do with the ... moreI don’t get these comments......iPadOS is sick.......still needs to mature....but much better than any Windows device......and destroys any google, Samsung tablets.....And when you use continuity between iPAd and MAc......ultimate experience.......

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                    • 24 Oct 2023

                    I’d love to meet the person who purchases an old m2 iPAD pro when the new iPads come out 2 months later.

                      Kangal, 23 Oct 2023I reckon Apple needs to simplify it's iPad range. They... moreApple has lost its vision in what they want to do with the iPad. All they can do now is just making it into a Surface Pro clone, increasing price, and adding more SKIs to confuse customers. Meanwhile iPadOS is languishing without any clear direction.

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                        • 23 Oct 2023

                        What's better iMac or mac Mini?

                          I reckon Apple needs to simplify it's iPad range. They can do something like:

                          12.9 in - USD$1100 - M3 - updated 1.5 yearly - iPad Pro Ultra
                          11.0 in - USD $900 - M3 - updated 1.5 yearly - iPad Pro Max
                          9.7inch - USD $800 - M3 - updated 1.5 yearly - iPad Pro

                          10.9 in - USD $700 - A15 - updated 1 yearly - iPad Air
                          9.7inch - USD $600 - A15- updated 1 yearly - iPad
                          7.9inch - USD $500 - A15 - updated 1 yearly - iPad Mini

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                            • 23 Oct 2023

                            potato4k, 23 Oct 2023Seems like Apple hardware launches are a mess now. Nobody r... moreIf its m2 yes, but m3 based n3b support multiple of 12 gb ram

                              RealLifePhones, 23 Oct 2023gurman is just an unreliable source. Other analysts don... morehow the hell can he or others like him be considered ANALysts if they get their news by bribing internal workers at chinese factories/apple hq?

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                                GeniuneHedonist, 23 Oct 2023iPad Mini with an A15 Bionic chipset? The current iPad Mi... moreYep, they likely meant A16 or A17 but didn't check..

                                  iPad Mini with an A15 Bionic chipset?
                                  The current iPad Mini 6 from 2021 already has that chip.

                                    potato4k, 23 Oct 2023Seems like Apple hardware launches are a mess now. Nobody r... moregurman is just an unreliable source. Other analysts don't change their mind every two weeks.

                                      Dr. Watson, 23 Oct 2023They likely do have an M3 Pro lined up, that or it's t... moreThe normal chassis goes to the 13 inch model.

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                                        • 23 Oct 2023

                                        Hopefully this time apple will have removed the world's largest chin

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