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Apple’s iPad Pro 2017 & 2018 Plans Revealed! Flexible AMOLED Panels IN COMING!

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Apple’s iPad Pro 2017 & 2018 Plans Revealed! Flexible AMOLED Panels IN COMING!


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Analyst claims Apple will completely revamp the iPad Pro in 2018 with flexible AMOLED displays


Paul Briden

14:45, 15 Aug 2016

Despite declining tablet sales globally, it doesn’t look like Apple’s iPad business is taking a break anytime soon as word has emerged of the firm’s plans for new iPad Pro products in both 2017 and 2018. The news comes via well-known and reputable KGI Securities analyst Ming-chi Kuo, a man with extensive connections in the Asian supply and manufacturing networks and who has made unnervingly accurate predictions about Apple’s devices in the past. Kuo has outlined an expected roadmap for three Apple iPad products in 2017 and has also mentioned some big changes for the product in 2018 surrounding the implementation of flexible AMOLED display components.

The rise of flexible AMOLED panels on devices, which looks set to kick off in earnest during Q1 2017, with the Samsung Galaxy X, is likely the main reason as to why Apple has switched to a three-year design cycle with its iPhone. That and the fact 2017 is the iPhone’s 10th birthday.

Nevertheless, Samsung will be the first OEM out the blocks with a completely flexible mobile phone with its Samsung Galaxy X, which is destined to launch at MWC 2017, according to reports, and this will change the face of the mobile space pretty much overnight, just as the first touchscreen phones did way back in 2007.

In a note to investors reported by AppleInsider, Kuo implied that for 2017 Apple’s approach to the iPad line will be fairly low key, similar to his predictions for the iPhone series this year; he says that three models will arrive in 2017 but they will be quite similar in design to the current catalogue. Kuo states there will be a 12.9in iPad Pro 2 next year, as well as a new 10.5in variant; although it isn’t explicitly stated, there are indicators that the 10.5in model may replace the existing 9.7in iPad Pro.

Both of these variants will, according to Kuo, be equipped with 10nm Apple A10X chipsets produced by TSMC. However, a 9.7in iPad is also expected in 2017, described as possibly being “low-cost” due to its continued use of the A9X processor isntead of the brand new A10X. The existing iPad Pro 9.7in model already runs the A9X, and Kuo suggests that this trend of older chipsets in the smaller model could continue in 2018 with the arrival of an A10X-powered 9.7in iPad.

“We expect three new iPads (12.9” iPad Pro 2, new size 10.5” iPad Pro & low-cost 9.7” iPad) to be launched in 2017, though this may not drive shipment growth amid structural headwinds; 2017F shipments to fall 10-20% YoY,” Kou wrote in his latest research note. “If the iPad comes in a larger size, such as a 10.5” model, we believe it will be helpful to bid for tenders within the commercial and education markets. As a result, we expect Apple to launch a 10.5” iPad Pro in 2017. In addition, we estimate the 12.9” iPad Pro 2 and 10.5” iPad Pro will adopt the A10X processor, with TSMC (2330 TT, NT$177.5, N) being the sole supplier using 10nm process technology. The low-cost 9.7” model may adopt the A9X processor, which is also exclusively supplied by TSMC.”

Kuo’s prediction for the 2017 iPad line is not optimistic, however, as he beleives sales will not pick up until Apple engages in a radical refresh of the product; something he expects to happen in 2018.

“According to the analyst’s latest predictions,” reports AppleInsider, “Apple is working to reinvigorate its tablet series with a redesign set to debut in 2018. Kuo expects a flexible AMOLED panel to highlight a host of hardware upgrades, technology that could open the door to more intuitive, and therefore compelling, user interfaces. The company is thought to be following the same formula for iPhone.”

Here Kou said the exciting stuff: “Revolutionary iPad model likely to be introduced in 2018F at the earliest, with radical changes in form factor design & user behavior on adoption of flexible AMOLED panel. We believe iPad will follow in the footsteps of the iPhone by adopting AMOLED panel in 2018F at the earliest. If Apple can truly tap the potential of a flexible AMOLED panel, we believe the new iPad model will offer new selling points through radical form factor design and user behavior changes, which could benefit shipments.”

So no new iPad models this year?

The big question is will Apple release any new iPad’s next month at its annual autumn iPhone unveiling, which traditionally saw the launch of new iPads as well. The short answer is: probably no iPads worth getting excited about.

It’s likely that Apple will release small processor bumps to the current iPd Pro and iPad Air 2, giving each a newer, slightly faster A10X chipset. It’s also conceivable that Apple could give the later 12.9in iPad Pro the same True Tone display that is found in the 9.7in iPad Pro. However, besides that don’t expect major changes to either device next month.

2017 iPad lineup

If Kou is right (and he usually is) and Apple doesn’t radically alter the form factor of the lineup until 2018, it’s possible that in addition to the new sized iPad Pro in 2017 Apple could refine the lineup geting ride of the iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 4 and just releasing a single “iPad mini” with an A10 chip and True tone display. It would then make sense for Apple to ditch the iPad Air altoghether (as they are likely moving away from the “Air” monkier) and simply have the 9.7in iPad Pro, the 10.5in iPad Pro, and the 12.9in iPad Pro.

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Analyst claims Apple will utterly revamp the iPad Pro in 2018 with versatile AMOLED presentations

Paul Briden 14:45, 15 Aug 2016

In spite of declining tablet gross sales globally, it does not appear to be Apple's iPad industry is taking a ruin anytime quickly as phrase has emerged of the company's plans for brand spanking new iPad Pro merchandise in each 2017 and 2018. The scoop comes by the use of well known and respected KGI Securities analyst Ming-chi Kuo, a person with in depth connections within the Asian provide and production networks and who has made unnervingly correct predictions about Apple's units up to now. Kuo has defined an anticipated roadmap for 3 Apple iPad merchandise in 2017 and has additionally discussed some giant adjustments for the product in 2018 surrounding the implementation of versatile AMOLED show parts.

The upward push of versatile AMOLED panels on units, which seems to be set to kick off in earnest throughout Q1 2017, with the Samsung Galaxy X, is most probably the primary explanation why as to why Apple has switched to a three-year design cycle with its iPhone. That and the reality 2017 is the iPhone’s 10th birthday.

However, Samsung would be the first OEM out the blocks with an absolutely versatile cellular phone with its Samsung Galaxy X, which is destined to release at MWC 2017, in line with stories, and this will likely trade the face of the cellular area just about in a single day, simply as the primary touchscreen telephones did long ago in 2007.

In a word to buyers reported through AppleInsider, Kuo implied that for 2017 Apple's option to the iPad line will probably be quite low key, very similar to his predictions for the iPhone collection this yr; he says that 3 fashions will arrive in 2017 however they are going to be relatively identical in design to the present catalogue. Kuo states there will probably be a 12.9in iPad Pro 2 subsequent yr, in addition to a brand new 10.5in variant; even though it is not explicitly said, there are signs that the 10.5in type would possibly substitute the prevailing 9.7in iPad Pro.

Either one of those variants will, in keeping with Kuo, be supplied with 10nm Apple A10X chipsets produced by way of TSMC. Then again, a 9.7in iPad could also be anticipated in 2017, described as in all probability being "cheap" because of its persisted use of the A9X processor isntead of the new A10X. The prevailing iPad Pro 9.7in style already runs the A9X, and Kuo means that this development of older chipsets within the smaller type may just proceed in 2018 with the arriving of an A10X-powered 9.7in iPad.

"We think 3 new iPads (12.9” iPad Pro 2, new measurement 10.5” iPad Pro & cheap 9.7” iPad) to be introduced in 2017, although this would possibly not pressure cargo expansion amid structural headwinds; 2017F shipments to fall 10-20% YoY," Kou wrote in his newest analysis word. "If the iPad is available in a bigger measurement, comparable to a 10.5” style, we consider it's going to be useful to bid for tenders inside the business and schooling markets. Consequently, we think Apple to release a 10.5” iPad Pro in 2017. As well as, we estimate the 12.9” iPad Pro 2 and 10.5” iPad Pro will undertake the A10X processor, with TSMC (2330 TT, NT$177.5, N) being the only provider the use of 10nm procedure generation. The cheap 9.7” type would possibly undertake the A9X processor, which could also be solely provided via TSMC."

Kuo's prediction for the 2017 iPad line isn't positive, on the other hand, as he beleives gross sales won't pick out up till Apple engages in a thorough refresh of the product; one thing he expects to occur in 2018.

"In line with the analyst's newest predictions," stories AppleInsider, "Apple is operating to reinvigorate its tablet collection with a redesign set to debut in 2018. Kuo expects a versatile AMOLED panel to spotlight a number of hardware upgrades, generation that would open the door to extra intuitive, and subsequently compelling, consumer interfaces. The corporate is considered following the similar method for iPhone."

Right here Kou stated the thrilling stuff: "Innovative iPad style more likely to be presented in 2018F on the earliest, with radical adjustments in shape issue design & consumer conduct on adoption of versatile AMOLED panel. We consider iPad will apply within the footsteps of the iPhone through adopting AMOLED panel in 2018F on the earliest. If Apple can in point of fact faucet the potential for a versatile AMOLED panel, we consider the brand new iPad style will be offering new promoting issues thru radical shape issue design and consumer conduct adjustments, which might get advantages shipments."

So no new iPad fashions this yr?

The large query is will Apple free up any new iPad's subsequent month at its annual autumn iPhone unveiling, which historically noticed the release of latest iPads as smartly. The quick solution is: more than likely no iPads value getting fascinated by.

It is most probably that Apple will free up small processor bumps to the present iPd Pro and iPad Air 2, giving each and every a more recent, relatively quicker A10X chipset. Additionally it is imaginable that Apple may just give the later 12.9in iPad Pro the similar True Tone show this is discovered within the 9.7in iPad Pro. Then again, but even so that do not be expecting primary adjustments to both software subsequent month.

2017 iPad lineup

If Kou is true (and he in most cases is) and Apple does not radically regulate the shape issue of the lineup till 2018, it is imaginable that along with the brand new sized iPad Pro in 2017 Apple may just refine the lineup geting experience of the iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 4 and simply freeing a unmarried "iPad mini" with an A10 chip and True tone show. It might then make sense for Apple to ditch the iPad Air altoghether (as they're most probably shifting clear of the "Air" monkier) and easily have the 9.7in iPad Pro, the 10.5in iPad Pro, and the 12.9in iPad Pro.

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