Photographer: Jean Chung / Bloomberg
Photographer: Jean Chung / Bloomberg
The next generation screen destined to be a highlight The next top-tier iPad Pro from Apple Inc. faces production issues that could lead to short initial supplies of the new device, according to people familiar with the subject.
The Cupertino-based tech giant, based in California, plans to introduce a new 12.9-inch MiniLED display technology to the iPad Pro that will be announced as early as the second half of April. But the firm’s overseas suppliers have problems with poor manufacturing performance, according to people who asked not to be named discussing sensitive issues. As a result, at least one of the MiniLED manufacturers has had to stop production recently, one person added.
Apple still plans to announce the updated iPad Pro tablets in two sizes as early as this month, according to other people familiar with its product roadmap. The MiniLED screen, which will improve contrast ratios and provide a brighter image, will be exclusive to the more expensive 12.9-inch model. The production issue could mean the larger iPad Pro will be shipped later and available in limited quantities to begin with, people said.
Bloomberg News reported last month that Apple was preparing Until launches new iPad Pros in April. An Apple spokeswoman declined to comment.
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Suppliers based in Taiwan Ennostar Inc., General Interface Solution Holding Ltd. i Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Corp. is among the leading providers of MiniLED technology.
The new iPad Pro models will be Apple’s first major hardware launch in 2021 and will be added to a product line that has performed particularly high as people work and study more and more from home. Beyond the new screen, Apple plans to add a much faster processor on par with the custom M1 chip on its latest Macs, a faster USB-C port that supports a wide range of accessories and monitors and cameras improved.
The iPad generated $ 8.4 billion in revenue for Apple during the 2020 holiday quarter, most since 2014. As students and workers begin to gradually return to schools and offices, Apple will bet on models of Updated iPad to keep interest in your tablet line.