Apple Rumors: iPad Pro 2 Newest Device To Launch 2017; iPad Mini May Be Discontinued

Another exciting year for Apple's line of phone and tablets, whichever comes first and might prove the rumors are true. Now, new reports are spreading about the next iPad generation to launch the market very soon.

Apple has recently released the latest update of iOS for its iPad devices, iPhone and the iPod touch.  The latest update which is the iOS 10.2.1 is expected to improve the previous iOS 10.2 which came with a new emojis and wallpapers.

Meanwhile, the second beta was released right before Christmas after the initial beta was issued last Dec. 14. On the other hand, the next update has been rumored to be on its way and comes with it, is a Theatre Mode that can be accessed through the Control Center.

Now, rumors again continue to surface that Apple will once again launch a new addition to its tablet lineup, which is known as the iPad Pro 2. The iPad Pro 2 is said to be released along with the new beta iOS 10.3 update. The iPad Pro 2 and the iOS 10.3 update are expected to be launched in March 2017 but said to be a slight delay may interfere as TSMC, the maker of the chips, has seen lower than expected yields, according to TechRadar.

However, as for the price of the tablet, there have been no exact details yet, but looking through the old iPad Pros which cost around $799 for the 12.9-inch model and $599 for the 9.7-inch model. It is also rumored that the iPad Pro 2 comes with a slimmer and a lighter design.Along came from a source working on a Chinese supply line provided an Apple insider some images on the said tablet's screen with a model number of MH1Z2CD/F, Macworld reported.

Meanwhile, Apple has not yet released any addition to their iPad Mini's, however, there are rumors that the iPad mini will be discontinued.  Hence, the demand for iPad Mini is said to be low after introducing the iPhone 7 plus.