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Apple's latest iPadOS 17.5 beta hints at the imminent launch of the iPad Pro with OLED display, potentially arriving next month. The beta includes references to the unreleased device and its new display technology, as well as a new Apple Pencil with "squeeze" functionality. Production concerns may lead to a delay, possibly stretching the launch to WWDC 2024 or later, but the references in the beta suggest a sooner release.
The upcoming 2024 iPad Pro models are expected to feature OLED displays, as hinted by evidence found in the code of iPadOS 17.5 beta. The shift to OLED technology is anticipated to bring deeper blacks, more vibrant colors, improved contrast ratios, and potentially better battery life. However, production delays due to constraints in OLED panel manufacturing may push back the launch of these next-gen iPads. Additionally, the iOS 17.5 beta also includes evidence for a new Apple Pencil with various squeeze gestures and integration with Find My to locate lost Apple Pencils.
The upcoming iPad Pro is expected to feature OLED displays, as confirmed by references found in the iPadOS 17.5 beta code, with different suppliers for the 11-inch and 12.9-inch versions. Additionally, evidence of a new generation Apple Pencil has been discovered, including new gestures and Find My support, hinting at a potential release alongside the new iPad Pro and iPad Air in the second week of May.
Apple has released the first public betas of iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5, allowing non-developers to test the software ahead of its release. The update primarily focuses on changes in the European Union, allowing app developers in the EU to offer their iPhone apps for download directly from their websites. This feature is limited to the EU due to the Digital Markets Act and is not available to all users.
Apple released the first betas of iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 to developers, featuring new user-facing features like web distribution for EU developers, a color-changing Apple Podcasts widget, and mobile device management improvements. Hidden code changes hint at a battery health menu for future iPads, a new Apple Pencil, third-party item tracker alerts, and a "Block All Participants" option for group FaceTime calls. The updates are expected to be released to the public in May.
The first beta of iOS 17.5 hints at a potential new fourth-generation Apple Pencil, with code references suggesting a "V4" version and a "squeeze" gesture for certain actions. Rumors indicate that the new Apple Pencil may launch alongside updated iPad Pro and iPad Air models in May. Additionally, there are reports of a new Apple Pencil with visionOS support being tested, but it's uncertain if this feature will be released to the public.
iPadOS 17.5 beta code hints at a new "squeeze" gesture for the unreleased Apple Pencil 3, which could be used for quick interactions. This suggests that Apple is working on new accessories for its upcoming iPad Pro and iPad Air models, expected to be announced in May. Rumors also point to a redesigned Magic Keyboard and new capabilities for the Apple Pencil 3, including support for interchangeable magnetic tips.
Apple has released the first betas of iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 to developers for testing, following the recent release of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4. The updates are expected to bring additional app ecosystem changes in the European Union, allowing app downloads directly from developers' websites. Additionally, Apple has announced the launch of new iPad Pro and iPad Air models in early May, with updates to both devices in the works.