Photographer: Jean Chung / Bloomberg
Photographer: Jean Chung / Bloomberg
The next generation screen intended to be a highlight of According to people familiar with this issue, the future top iPad Pro from Apple Inc. faces production issues that could lead to a short initial supply of the new device.
The technical giant in Cupertino, California, intends to present a new MiniLED display technology in the 12.9-inch iPad Pro set that will be announced in the second half of April. But the company’s overseas suppliers are facing poor manufacturing production, said people who asked not to be named for sensitive issues. At least one of the MiniLED manufacturers had to stop production recently as a result, a person added.
Apple still plans to announce the updated iPad Pro tablets in two sizes starting this month, said other people familiar with the product roadmap of its product. 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 hiccup could mean that the larger iPad Pro will be delivered later and will be available in limited quantities for starters, people said.
Bloomberg News reported last month that Apple is preparing up to launches new iPad Pro in April. An Apple spokeswoman declined to comment.
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Taiwanese suppliers Ennostar Inc., General Interface Solution Holding Ltd. and Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Corp. is one of the key providers of MiniLED technology.
The new iPad Pro models will be Apple’s first major hardware launch in 2021 and will add to a product line that has worked particularly well as people work and study more and more from home. Beyond the new display, Apple plans to add a much faster processor, along with the custom M1 chip in its latest Macs, a faster USB-C port, compatible with a wider range of enhanced accessories and monitors and cameras .
The iPad generated $ 8.4 billion in revenue for Apple in the 2020 holiday quarter, the most since 2014. As students and workers gradually begin to return to schools and offices, Apple will bet on models of iPad updated to maintain interest in its line of tablets.