Rumors of new iPad Pro models continue to swirl, fueled by recent discoveries within the iPadOS 17.5 beta. The new beta contains references to four unreleased iPad models: iPad16,3, iPad16,4, iPad16,5, and iPad16,6. These identifiers diverge significantly from models released in 2022, which carried 14 or 15 prefixes.
Analysts speculate these identifiers likely correspond to the upcoming 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models, both in Wi-Fi and cellular variants. This timing aligns with the expected arrival of OLED technology on the Pro line. Updates to the iPad Air, iPad mini, and 10th-gen iPad aren’t anticipated until later this year.
Further tantalizing hints lie within the beta code. References to “LongSqueeze” and “DoubleSqueeze” gestures suggest a new Apple Pencil may debut alongside the iPads. This aligns with previous rumors about squeeze functionality on an updated Pencil.
While the wait for new iPads has been lengthy, the arrival of OLED on the Pro models promises a significant leap forward. OLED technology brings the potential for an always-on display, Standby mode, superior color accuracy, and better power efficiency.
