Apple is expected to announce its latest MacBook Air models powered by the M4 chip as soon as this week, with new iPad releases anticipated shortly after. Reports indicate that inventory levels of the iPad Air and iPad 10 are running low at retail stores, signaling an impending refresh.
While the MacBook Air update appears imminent, sources suggest that the new iPads may not be unveiled at the same time. Instead, the next-generation iPads are likely to arrive in March or April, though an exact timeline remains uncertain.
No major design overhauls are expected for the upcoming iPad Air and iPad 11, with improvements likely focusing on internal hardware upgrades. The iPad Air is rumored to feature either the M3 or M4 chip, while the iPad 11 may come equipped with an A16 Bionic or A17 Pro chip.
For those waiting on an iPad Pro update, the next model is not expected until Apple unveils the M5 chip. Meanwhile, the iPad mini was recently refreshed and is unlikely to see another update in the near future.
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