Apple iPad OS 17.5: A new Apple Pencil with a squeeze feature and OLED iPad Pros are hinted at in the Apple iPadOS 17.5 upgrade.
Tech enthusiasts are becoming more and more excited as proof of Apple’s much awaited OLED iPad Pros appears in the code of the most recent iPadOS 17.5 firmware, as 9to5Mac has uncovered.
The information was made public after the outlet discovered four unique iPad identifiers—iPad16,3,iPad16,4,iPad16,5, and iPad16,6—hidden within the firmware. Many people believe that these IDs stand for the many versions of the forthcoming iPad Pro, which will come in different sizes and with different Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity choices.
According to people with direct knowledge of the situation, these numbers match the two main iPad Pro sizes: 12.9 and 11 inches, which both have OLED displays, which are a big change from LCD ones.
Moreover, rumours suggest that Apple might be expanding the range of manufacturers it works with to produce these state-of-the-art displays. It is anticipated that LG will manufacture 12.9-inch OLED screens alone, with Samsung and LG working together to produce the 11-inch model. It has now been 18 months since the last iPad Pro generation was released onto the market due to production delays, according to reports.
The iPadOS 17.5 software not only announces the new iPad models but also suggests a novel update for the Apple Pencil. Code references point to the addition of squeeze motions, including “LongSqueeze” and “DoubleSqueeze,” which would provide consumers with more utility. Additionally, the firmware suggests that the Find My app will work with the new Apple Pencil to provide enhanced tracking capabilities.
Based on information from Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter, Apple is preparing a big surprise for the second week of May. The tech giant is expected to show a redesigned Magic Keyboard, a new iPad Air model that may come in two sizes, and the much-awaited Apple Pencil 3 in addition to the much-anticipated OLED iPad Pros.
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