Rumors claimed that iPad Air 3 release date will happen in October, a month after Apple announced the iPad Pro. Could this mean that iPad Air 3 packs better specs and features than the largest Apple tablet?
The Cupertino-based giant reportedly delayed the iPad Air 3 to make way to the new iPad Pro. Some people claimed that Apple is dropping the 9.7-inch tablet completely, to be replaced by iPad Pro. However, it seems that it was not the case.
Rumors of Apple dropping iPad Air 3 started when Taiwanese media source Economic Daily News citing Fubon Bank analyst Liaoxian Yi, Apple decided to delay the iPad Air 3 release in 2016 to give way to the rumored iPad Pro, which is the Apple's entry in the laplet market.
Apple thinks that iPad Air 3 will cannibalize the sales of the new iPad Pro since the two tablets are closer in size. Moreover, there could be problems in terms of supply if suppliers are working on three tablets.
iPad Air 3 rumored features include: 9.7 inch Retina display with 4K resolution, 401 ppi, and 4:3 aspect ratio, A9X processor, iOS 9, 16GB, 64GB, and 128GB variants, and 8 MP iSight camera at the back and 2.1 MP front-facing camera. These features are similar to that of iPad Pro with a slightly smaller screen panel.
Currently, Apple boasts iPad Pro as its most powerful iPad yet. It is paired with iPad Mini 4 as an alternative for buyers who want a tablet with smaller screen.
However, there is no official announcement from Apple about iPad Air 3 yet.