iPad Pro 2024 — 5 major expected upgrades

Users can expect a device that not only looks more elegant but also feels lighter and more ergonomic in hand
An undated image displaying a iPad Pro 2024 — Apple
An undated image displaying a iPad Pro 2024 — Apple

Rumours regarding possible improvements for the iPad Pro 2024 have left people excited but uneasy. Although Apple has yet to confirm anything, speculation is that we could see it in May, just ahead of the much-awaited WWDC 2024 event.

Given the absence of new iPads in 2023, it's reasonable to expect an updated version of the premium tablet. Here’s a closer look at the five most significant rumoured upgrades for the iPad Pro 2024.

1. OLED display

The iPad Pro 2024 is rumored to embrace an OLED panel, a feature long-awaited by screen enthusiasts. According to Toms Guide the users can anticipate a visual feast characterised by crispness, brightness, and colour accuracy.

2. Powerful M3 chip

The Apple M3 chip is a key component of its power. TSMC’s 3nm process, this chipset is expected to deliver substantial improvements in efficiency and speed with up to 60% faster performance, it could redefine tablet computing, empowering users with unprecedented multitasking capabilities and seamless execution of demanding tasks.

3. Landscape-oriented camera

iPad Pro 2024 will feature a landscape-oriented front camera. This design aims to enhance the user experience, particularly during video calls and content creation, aligning the device with modern usage patterns. Earlier, iPadOS 17.4 beta code hinted at relocating Face ID sensors to the top in landscape mode.

4. Thinner design

Leaked CAD renders (via PocketNow) suggest, reduced thickness for both the 11-inch and 12.9-inch models, users can expect a device that not only looks more elegant but also feels lighter and more ergonomic in hand.

5. Revamped Magic Keyboard

According to tech analyst Mark Gurman, the Magic Keyboard will resemble an Apple laptop in appearance.The peripheral will apparently get an aluminum finish and an enlarged touchpad, blurring the line between tablet and laptop functionality.