iPad Pro Release Date, Latest News & Update: Analytics Firm Suggests Four Variants Coming Out Soon

The countdown continues for the iPad Pro 2017, something that may come out in the following weeks. To date, it is believed that there are three variants to choose from. But an analytics firm named Firksu hints that there could actually be four.

Firksu alleges that there are four iPad Pros in their logs. They are codenamed iPad 7,1, iPad 7,2, iPad 7,3 and iPad 7,4. The units used are to test various apps as well as the iOS 10.3 beta and some early stages of iOS 11, 9 to 5 Mac reported. So far, a 9.7-, 10.5- and 12.9-inch sized iPad Pro tablets are suggested to emerge soon. But for those who have been following the grapevine, there was mention of a possible 7.9-inch tablet.

Is it really goodbye to the iPad Mini 4?

Apple is believed to be whittling down its line of tablets, much of which may eventually be integrated with the iPad Pro lineup. The 7.9-inch variant could be the one pegged to replace the iPad Mini 4, a tablet that could be shelved soon. If this is true, the alleged 7.9-inch iPad Pro variant will carry on the improvements most have been hoping for. This includes an Apple Pencil and possibly a Smart Keyboard which gives it added flexibility, Slash Gear reported.

10.5-inch iPad Pro will be the best buy

While the 7.9-inch variant lacks confirmation, the recommended iPad Pro variant is expected to be the 10.5-inch. It is in the middle of everything, meaning it is likely to be the one recommended for average consumers. But will it be the first to debut?

There is word that Apple may initially release the 9.7- and 12.9- versions of the iPad Pro in the coming weeks. A reason for the potential delay of the 10.5-inch iPad Pro is reportedly the features. It will reportedly come with an improved resolution screen than the Retina displays and armed with four microphones and quad speakers. This model will come out later this year, leaving most wondering what to expect in the coming weeks.

The iPad Pro 2017 is reportedly set to come out between March 20 to 24, Mac Rumors reported. If so, the question is which variant/s will be coming out.