A refresh of the iPad product catalog has been considered routine for months, but there are growing signs confirming that new tablets will hit the market very soon. The last one, published by Mark Gurman in his Power On column, says: iPad Air stocks in retail stores have begun to decline; This indicator is often interpreted as the beginning of the release of new models.

It is expected this year iPad Air family expands with a new model with a 12.9-inch screen and said it would represent the most massive iPad Air ever. A few days ago, it was also confirmed that accessory manufacturers started selling cases for this iPad model.

Apple is preparing for the launch of the 12.9-inch iPad Air

At the beginning of 2024, Apple was expected to introduce the new iPad Air and iPad Pro in late March or early April. However, the launch of the new generation iPad has been postponed once again to May. Now Apple’s latest moves show that this date will be met.

Others Expected changes in the new generation ‌iPad Air‌ include a more powerful M2 chip and an additional 12.9-inch screen size option.

Although the protagonist of this update will be the “iPad Pro” with OLED screen and M3 chip, Gurman’s post mentions that the iPad Pro is still available in regular quantities. This suggests that Apple may be able to sell an updated model even after it launches it.

The new iPad family has been appearing for “good” reasons for a long time

The launch of the new iPad family has become one of the most anticipated events for Apple customers in 2024 for several reasons. Unlike iPhone and MacBook, There were no updates to the tablet line in 2023.

Moreover, This release will be accompanied by an accessory update. After five years, the third generation Apple Pencil, which will be compatible with Apple Vision Pro without any changes, will be introduced. Magic Keyboard will be increased and turn the iPad Pro into a MacBook. Dimensions and changes that will allow you to enjoy all the advantages of iPadOS more comfortably.

Even when all these changes are visible [quienes han tenido su iPad por mucho tiempo, están considerando cambiarlo.](I haven’t changed my iPad for 6 years, will new models convince me?) Will it be the best year for iPad and accessories sales?