While we first expected Apple to introduce the OLED iPad Pro in early March, users were now hoping for an early April release. Now, it seems Apple’s most premium tablet will only launch by May, at least, this is what Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman reports.
Gurman was first to say Apple would release this tablet in March or April, but now he says this device won’t launch until May as Apple ramps up overseas production. A few weeks ago, display analyst Ross Young hinted at Apple suffering from a short supply of the 11-inch model.
In an X post, Ross Young said LG Display would start to deliver its 11-inch OLED panels for Apple this March to complement Samsung’s delivery. LG is also the only supplier of the 12.9-inch display, but this one seems to be fine. Interestingly, Samsung has been shipping 11-inch OLED panels since February.
Besides that, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman has previously said that Apple is still readying a special version of iPadOS 17.4 to launch alongside the new OLED iPad Pro. Since he estimates that Cupertino will release the iPad in late March or early April, it’s likely that LG Display is also another reason why Apple hasn’t unveiled the new iPad just yet.
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