iPad Pro 2 release date rumors: Photos of the new iPad Pro 2 leaked; early 2017 launch expected
Apple made news September last year by launching its first 10-inch-plus tablet boasting a 12.9-inch screen, quad speakers, and super quick processor chip. However, the following March brought regret to most of the early adopters of the iPad Pro brand when Apple released a smaller and better 9.7-inch version.
The latest rumor is that the tech company won't update its iPad Pro lineup in 2016. It will instead make up for this by releasing a new size — "an-inbetweener" — in 2017.
As reported in Mac Rumor, Ming Chi Kuo, noted securities analyst, released his research report outlining his expectations for the future of Apple's iPad lineup. Kuo is expecting the release of a 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2, as well as a 10.5-inch iPad Pro and a "low-cost" 9.7-inch model.
Rumors are coming in that all three variants will run on the Cupertino-based company's latest and powerful processor, the A10X chipset.
"We expect three new iPads (12.9" iPad Pro 2, new size 10.5" iPad Pro & low-cost 9.7" iPad) to be launched in 2017," Kuo said, adding, "We estimate the 12.9" iPad Pro 2 and 10.5" iPad Pro will adopt the A10X processor, with TSMC (2330 TT, NT$177.5, N) being the sole supplier using 10nm process technology. The low-cost 9.7" model may adopt the A9X processor, which is also exclusively supplied by TSMC."
Some rumors further claim that Apple wants the iPad Pro 2 to be in line with the 2-in-1 PC tablets like the upcoming Microsoft's Surface Pro 5.
All of these are rumors and expectations so far, but Apple Insider recently released two photos alleged to be iPad Pro 2. The photos came from an anonymous tipster most likely working in Apple's Asia supply chain.
Based on Techradar's post, since there has been no news about an iPad Pro 2 release so far, an early 2017 launch is to be expected.
