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iPad Pro 2 release date, specs: bezel-less, OLED-screen tablets to be released in March?

Shiena Bernardino December 14, 2016 05:07 AM EST

Will the iPad Pro 2 come out in March next year? | Apple

The latest version of Apple's iPad Pro was released in March 2016, but speculations claimed that the Cupertino-based tech firm is gearing up to launch the iPad Pro 2 at the same time next year.

Reports claimed that the tech giant will follow up on the release of the smaller version of the iPad Pro in 2017 to continue the product line. This will also serve as Apple's way of releasing another tablet even if it has reportedly phased out the other iPad variations such as the ultra-thin iPad Air and the smaller tablet called the iPad mini.

There are also speculations claiming that Apple is planning to use an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen for its future products. While rumors suggest that this feature will be installed in the upcoming iPhone 8, there are also reports claiming that future Apple tablets may also get the OLED display instead of the usual IPS LCD screen. If this will turn out to be true, the next-generation iPad Pro will have better battery life and power efficiency.

Meanwhile, a report from Mac Otakara claims that the iPad Pro 2 will no longer have the Home button, just like the rumored next iPhone model. This could allow the new table line from Apple to have a larger screen surface despite the same size. Yet the iPad Pro will not be completely bezel-less, since the top portion of the device will continue to have a bezel for the FaceTime camera.

While the official release date of the speculated iPad Pro 2 has yet to be announced, there are reports claiming that the device might still fall under the same pricing as the original iPad Pro product. This could mean that the 9.7-inch model of the iPad Pro 2 could sell for $599, while the 12.9-inch model could be sold for $799.

Apple has yet to confirm if the speculations about the upcoming iPad Pro are valid.

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