Best new tablets coming in 2017: Apple iPad Air 3 & two new iPad Pros
Having abandoned its traditional iPad launch event in October 2015, when we heard there would be an iPad announcement in March 2016 we were hoping to see a new iPad Air 3. In fact we got the smaller iPad Pro 9.7. The iPad Air 3 was also a no-show in Apple’s September and October 2016 events, but that doesn’t rule out the possibility of an iPad Air 3 coming our way soon, and Apple has not confirmed the death of the Air line.
Indeed, analysts are speculating that in 2017 there will be three new iPads: a 9.7in model that will be the new entry-level model, replacing the iPad Air 2; a 10.5in iPad Pro to replace the 9.7in iPad Pro, and a new 12.9in iPad Pro. The entry-level tablet should go into production in the first quarter, and the two Pros in the second quarter, but it’s possible that all three will be held back until the second half of the year.
Further evidence to suggest this is the case comes from Digitimes, which says sources have claimed these tablets may not be announced or even released in the market until the second half of 2017.
Nevertheless, our sister site Macworld UK predicts that we will see the new iPad Air 3 in March 2017, with the tablet going on sale around 10 days later with an estimated RRP of £399-plus.
While the entry-level 9.7in iPad will get an Apple A9 processor, the 10.5- and 12.9in models will allegedly get the Apple A10X. These Pro models will also get an upgraded Apple Pencil.
Some rumours circulating on a new iPad Air 3 suggest it will feature a Smart Connector on the left edge for connecting a Smart Keyboard, as well as Apple Pencil compatibility. Other changes might include a thinner 7000-series aluminium body (without reduced battery life) and faster performance with a processor upgrade. Expect it to come in silver, gold, space grey and rose gold, potentially with a new LED flash for the rear camera. Could we also finally see an increase to screen resolution, perhaps matching the 401ppi of the iPhone 7 Plus?
Read more iPad Air 3 rumours here.
Read more iPad Pro 2 rumours here.
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