iPad 9 could launch September 14 as current iPad stock runs low

iPad nine could launch September fourteen equally current iPad stock runs low

iPad 2021 could replace the (pictured) iPad 8 as soon as next week

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We're starting to wonder if the iPad 2021 is going to be a part of Apple'southward September 14 event. That's due to reports of stocks running low for the 8th gen iPad at both Apple retail and online stores, which could hateful that the unveiling of a newer model could happen inside days.

Discussion first came from Bloomberg'southward Mark Gurman, a reliable source on all things Apple, who claimed that most all iPad eight listings bear witness that the tablet is either "currently unavailable" or unable to send until October. Nosotros checked for ourselves, and got an Oct 8-15 window guess, which is 4-five weeks abroad.

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According to Gurman, "Apple tells retail employees not to speculate why to consumers," which is something the Tom's Guide staff has experienced every fourth dimension nosotros've needed a repair or been in the vicinity of a Genius.

"New ones are coming soon - thinner/faster etc," he mentioned in a tweet.

In one of his latest Power-On newsletters, Gurman suggested that the iPhone 13 won't be the only device making an appearance on September 14. The fall event could see up to v production announcements, including the Apple Spotter Serial seven, AirPods 3, iPad mini 6 also every bit the rumored iPad 9.

Just Gurman isn't the simply source that claimed that the iPad nine would be announced alongside the iPhone 13 lineup. A report from DigiTimes backed Gurman'southward statements and likewise mentioned that the new tablet could "boost Apple's overall iPad shipments to as many as 60 million units this yr," according to industry insights.

Based on the rumors from before this yr, the new generation of Apple tree'due south entry-level iPad could bring a lot to the table, from a slightly larger 10.five-inch brandish to a faster A14 Bionic chip and a slightly cheaper price. And although some sources say that the tablet won't go through a significant blueprint overhaul, we're yet excited to get a more powerful and affordable iPad, which could be a gamechanger for students in detail.

Another study from Chinese tech site Cubeta (via What HiFi) claimed that the iPad 9 could too get more storage for its basic model, upgrading from 32GB to 64GB compared to its predecessor. There's also talk well-nigh the tablet getting 4GB of RAM, a slight upgrade to the 8th gen model that currently packs 3GB.

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