Apple rumoured to release new iPad models very soon

Renowned Bloomberg insider Mark Gurman has shared new updates about Apple's upcoming product releases, shedding light on the tech giant's future plans.

While the new M3-powered MacBook Air was recently launched, users have been eagerly anticipating news on new iPads and AirPods developments, which have been the subject of numerous rumours.

New iPad Pro and iPad Air

According to Gurman, Apple is gearing up to unveil a couple of new iPad Pro models in the familiar sizes, but with a twist - they will feature much slimmer designs, courtesy of cutting-edge OLED panels.

Additionally, two new iterations of the popular iPad Air are expected to debut, one of them being a larger variant.

This move signifies that the iPad Air range will expand similarly to the iPad Pro lineup, transcending its traditional meaning of thinness as the new Pros will be even slimmer than the upcoming Airs.

AirPods Pro 2 update

In another intriguing update, the AirPods Pro 2 are rumoured to introduce a "hearing aid mode" later this year through iOS 18.

A departure from the typical software updates for AirPods, this feature enhancement will leverage the microphone capabilities of both the AirPods and the user's iPhone.

Drawing parallels to the existing Live Listen feature, which transforms an iPhone into a directional microphone transmitting real-time audio to AirPods, and the recent Conversation Boost function, which enhances mic pickup for clearer communication, the speculated hearing aid mode promises to amalgamate these functionalities for a better user experience.

Anticipated launch timeline

While specific launch dates remain undisclosed, Gurman hints that the new iPads could hit the market as soon as late March or early April, providing a tantalizing glimpse into Apple's upcoming product roadmap.

With these developments on the horizon, Apple enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting further announcements that promise to redefine the iPad and AirPods experience.

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