New iPads are coming next month

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iPad sales have plummeted since this time last year.

Probably not coincidentally,Apple released no new iPad models in 2023.

But fear not, iPad fansthat’s about to change.

M1 iPad Pro with white Magic Keyboard on a desktop.

M1 iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard.Daniel Romero / Unsplash

Given the complete lack of new iPads last year, this might not be a big surprise.

This combines with the lack of any realreason to upgrade.

iPads tend to last a long time, and people can keep using them happily for years.

Closeup on someone working on an iPad Pro with a Magic Keyboard.

M1 iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard.Danie Romero / Unsplash

Ouch," says seasoned Apple journalistJason Snellon hisSix Colors blog.

Also, the iPad has always been on a bit of an odd release cycle.

And the iPad minithe cutest of all iPadsmight go several years between updates.

Someone drawing on an iPad Pro with an Apple Pencil.

iPad Pro.Sorin Gheorghita / Unsplash

Pro Plus

The iPad Prois the stretch-goal of Apple’s tablets.

So how can Apple revitalize the line?

The first new feature is the screen, which may be the most important part of a tablet.

We can also expect a new aluminumMagic Keyboardwith a trackpad to make it feel more like a MacBook.

“For me, the ideal iPad should be a versatile gear that handles both work and play effortlessly.

The iPadOS would need a major update to handle multitasking more efficiently,” says Qasim.

Other iPads won’t be left out.