IPad-level entry-level iPad stocks are running low in retail and online stores, indicating that an update to Apple’s most affordable “iPad” could be a start and may even arrive as early as this month.
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Delivery times for the eighth-generation iPad have dropped in October by three to six weeks, or are “currently unavailable” in the United States and other online markets, including China, Japan, and some countries. of Europe.
As for delays, Bloomberg Journalist Mark Gurman says Apple has told retail employees to “not speculate why consumers.” Gurman adds, “Some guess why?”
Gurman alludes to rumors that Apple is about to launch a low-cost 10.5-inch “iPad” of the ninth generation with an updated chip of the A series. The screen size is expected to be equal to 10, 2 inches, but is said to be thinner at 6.3 mm, with a lighter overall design.
It is rumored that the tablet includes 4GB of RAM with a Touch ID home button and Lightning port. As with previous versions of the “iPad”, it will be aimed at students and those looking for an affordable tablet option.
Apple’s seventh- and eighth-generation iPad models were unveiled at the September events and there’s another around the corner. Apple on Tuesday sent out invitations to a “California Streaming” event on Tuesday, Sept. 14, where it plans to release the new line of iPhone 13s, an Apple Watch Series 7, and possibly new AirPods.
It is also rumored that Apple is working on a redesigned iPad mini, but this device is not expected to appear at next week’s event. Apple is expected to hold several events for the rest of this year, so we might see it in October or November.