Rumors of an iPad Pro with a Mini-LED display have been around for some time, but now we have solid information about its arrival date: according to MacOtakara, Apple plans to announce the next wave of iPad Pro models in March.

However, only one 12.9-inch model will feature the advanced Mini-LED display. However, there are not many more design changes beyond that.

In the past, there has been talk that the Mini-LED iPad Pro would be the first step in Apple's plan to bring this display to the mainstream; according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the goal is to have multiple devices, including iPads and Macs, with Mini-LED displays on several devices, including the iPad and Mac, by the end of the year.

Kuo said that this adoption will be key to helping bring down the price of Mini-LED displays, as this new display technology is quite expensive at the moment. If so, this could lead to mass adoption of Mini-LEDs in tablets, laptops, and even cell phones. In other words, we may see Mini-LED iPhones in the near future.

Mini-LEDs are a big leap beyond traditional LCD displays, such as those used in the 2020 iPad Pro series. The screen is composed of tiny clusters of LEDs (100-200 micrometers wide) that can provide deeper color depth, deeper blacks, higher levels of brightness, and better power efficiency. In other words, image quality is clearly improved and less energy is consumed in the process. This is very useful for battery-powered devices.

MacOtakara also reports that the 2021 iPad Pros will be slightly thicker to accommodate the Mini-LED display, but will also lose the infamous camera bump. This is especially welcome if one plans to place the tablet on a flat surface.

We also heard news about a second-generation Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro. Not much is known about it, but according to patents, it may feature a microphone that detects when a finger hits the keyboard or desk.

Of course, if the iPad Pro is too expensive, there will be another entry-level iPad later this year; MacOtakara promises a new iPad Air 3 with a thinner body and smaller bezel, although the home button and TouchID will not go anywhere promises that it will take its design cues from the.