Apple’s new generation iPad Pro could be delivered later than originally anticipated due to a supply chain issue.
Citing sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported on Sunday that it was rumored 12.9-inch iPad Pro models expected to be launched with miniLED technology could be launched in small quantities due to manufacturing issues with its overseas suppliers. The report said that production for at least one of the suppliers for miniLED displays has been stopped, and production issues could lead to a shipping delay for the larger of the two expected Pro models.
Bloomberg reported that while Apple could announce the two new iPad Pro models later this month, miniLED display technology for which production is obviously a problem would be limited to the larger model than 12.9 inches. Despite production issues, the company intends to continue to announce the two new Pro models.
Apple did not immediately return a request for comment.
Bloomberg report on affected display output for the larger of the two future Pro models follows a previous report from Nikkei Asia that Apple has been affected by lack of global components. The report said that some Apple iPads were affected by production issues related to displays, while some MacBooks were affected due to lack of chips.
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Bloomberg above reported that Apple could launch two new iPad Pro models right this month, with similar 11-inch and 12.9-inch form factors as current Pro models. The report also said that these models will be equipped with a processor that is similar to the processing power of the current MacBook Air M1 chip. The report also stated that Apple tested the new Pro models with a Thunderbolt port.
However, no April events have been announced. And it’s certainly possible for Apple to push ads back or alternatively host more micro-events with or without the included iPad, as it has done with most of its 2020 product line – which, God help us if is the case with this year’s list.