On March 28th, according to media reports, Apple plans to release a new version of the iPad Pro in May this year and plans to launch the iPad Air for the first time with a larger 12.9-inch display screen.

According to reports, Apple plans to equip the all-new iPad Pro series with an OLED display and a redesigned version of the Magic Keyboard (or with a larger touchpad) and Apple Pencil.

It is rumored that the next generation Apple Pencil will not only support iPads, but also Apple's Vision Pro. However, it is currently unclear how Apple Pencil will be used in conjunction with Vision Pro. But some netizens speculate that it may be possible to use Apple Pencil to draw on a table or other flat surface, and then appear in VisionOS on Vision Pro, basically turning the user's environment into an Apple Pencil canvas.

In terms of chips, sources say that the new iPad Pro model will be equipped with Apple's internal M3 chip, and the iPad Air will be equipped with the latest generation M2 chip. The current iPad Pro models use the M2 chip, while the Air uses the M1 chip.

In addition, the iPad Air will also be equipped with two display sizes: a standard 10.9 inch option and a larger 12.9 inch option.

Currently, Apple's latest iPad was released in November 2022, which is the iPad Pro. At present, the starting price of the iPad Air is $599, while the price of the Pro series is $200 higher than that of the Air series. It is expected that this year's update will be the first comprehensive revision of the series since 2018.

Insiders also revealed that the new iPad was originally expected to be launched in March this year, but it has been postponed due to software and production challenges. Apple will hold the WWDC 2024 Developer Conference on June 10th, and it is expected that the new version of iPad Pro will be released before the conference.