For all the splashy announcements we saw from Apple in 2023 (not least the introduction of Vision Pro), there was one notable absence. Not a single new iPad was revealed last year, marking a first in the tablet's entire 13 year lifespan. But rumours suggest next month could be fruitful for Apple fans, with a host of new tablets in the works.
A spring Apple event could be on the cards, with leaks suggesting the company is planning to update the entire iPad line up in the first quarter of 2024. We've already heard of a few rumoured features for the new models – but it seems there's plenty more that fans would like to see.
According to MacRumors, Apple's upcoming iPad Pro models will not only feature OLED displays, as rumoured for a while, but also come with a much thinner body. But in response to the news, Reddit users are calling for more substantial updates.
"How about one the same thickness as now, but all that extra space is filled with battery," one user comments, while another adds, "I’d much rather they make the battery better. For some reason Apple has stuck with 10 hour battery as the acceptable standard for iPads, while iPhones and Macs have made massive gains. It doesn’t make sense why the iPad is stuck in the past." Indeed, it seems increased battery life is number one on plenty of Redditor's wishlists.
Others have taken aim at the large camera cutout. "Thinner... but with a big dumb ass camera bump on the back tho... I would prefer the most capable iPad I can get with absolutely no rear camera," one user comments.
And then there are the more humble requests. "I'm only asking for a native calculator," one solitary user begs. (For some reason, the iPad has never featured its own calculator app).
Time will tell what's in store for the iPad line up, but it's clear that Apple is going to need to do something special to keep the tablet relevant – many feel that innovation has stagnated when it comes to the iPad, and the lack of new models in 2023 hasn't helped matters. Still, it's not like Apple is resting on its laurels – Vision Pro is like nothing we've seen before from the company.
