Everything You Need to Know About the New 2018 iPad Pro

Apple's September 2018 event was highly anticipated, with speculation about major product launches during the holiday season. While many expected the reveal of multiple new devices, only new iPhones—the XS, XS Max, and XR—and the Apple Watch Series 4 were announced. The new iPad Pro release was not confirmed, but industry insiders believe it could debut in the fall.

The previous iPad Pro was launched in June 2017, so excitement has been building around what features Apple might introduce this year. Although a March 2018 release of a new iPad with Apple Pencil didn’t generate much buzz about an upcoming Pro version, rumors about the 2018 model have intensified.

Here's what speculators say about the upcoming iPad Pro 2018:

• Sleek New Design
  Similar to the bezel-less design of the iPhone X, the new iPad Pro is expected to ditch bezels entirely. The upcoming model might eliminate the home button, replacing Touch ID with Face ID, which will likely require a TrueDepth camera and a bump in camera area design. Leaked CAD renders suggest a streamlined look with minimal distractions. There's some debate about whether a headphone jack will be retained; some leaks indicate it will be removed, while others suggest it might remain.
• Larger Screen with Curved Edges
  The 10.5-inch iPad Pro could grow to 11 inches, and the 12.9-inch version may stay the same size but with reduced bezels and smaller overall dimensions. Early iOS 12 developer beta leaks reveal rounded screen corners, aligning with a seamless aesthetic that makes previous models seem outdated.
• Display Technology – OLED or LCD?
  Production challenges with OLED screens and supplier capacity issues have historically slowed Apple’s display innovations. With competitors like Samsung offering OLED screens, rumors suggest the iPad Pro 2018 might feature a high-quality OLED display for enhanced clarity and color accuracy.
• Biometric Security Features
  While leaks imply the absence of a notch, data hints that Face ID could still be included in the new iPad Pro, possibly integrated differently from the iPhone X. Retaining Face ID would provide seamless biometric security without compromising design.
• Estimated Pricing
  The previous models started at $649 for the 10.5-inch and $799 for the 12.9-inch. The 2018 models are expected to have similar price points, though factors like global currency changes and tariffs could influence final pricing.