Categories: Archived Post

Analyst: iPad Pros with 5G support coming in 2021

In a report to clients — as noted by AppleInsider — analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple will launch new iPad Pros with better antenna tech next year and models with 5G support in 2021.

He says the tech giant will be using an “LCP Soft Board” in its next generation of iPad Pro models, according to Ming-Chi Kuo, the first time the company will be using the technology in the product line, one that could potentially help improve the tablet’s wireless communications and set it up for the introduction of 5G in 2021. 

Next year’s models will have 11-inch and 12.9-inch displays, the same as the current generation, but will incorporate a “LCP Soft Board,” referring to a material known as Liquid Crystal Polymer, which can be used as a flexible way to connect components together, working around the restrictions of inflexible PCBs. 

The use of LCP Soft Board is apparently being made in preparation for the use of 5G modems in the iPad Pro. According to Kuo, Apple will introduce 5G-supporting models in 2021. 

Changes this rumor is true, according to the Sellers Research Group (that’s me): 100%. In fact, I think there’s a chance we may see iPad Pros with 5G support late in 2020. After all, that’s when 5G iPhones are expected now that Apple and Qualcomm have settled their legal dispute.

Dennis Sellers

Dennis Sellers is the editor/publisher of Apple World Today. He’s been an “Apple journalist” since 1995 (starting with the first big Apple news site, MacCentral). He loves to read, run, play sports, and watch movies.

Recent Posts

Lots of celebrities set to appear at Apple TV+’s FYC event

Austin Butler, Maya Rudolph, Kristen Wiig, Carol Burnett, Brie Larson, Ricky Martin, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez,…

3 hours ago

Future iMacs, Studio Displays may add a ‘reconfigurable stand ecosystem’

One of the complaints about iMacs and the Apple Studio Display is that they need…

6 hours ago

Apple wants to make it easier for multiple users to pair their devices with A/V accessories such as HomePods

Apple wants to make it easier for multiple users to pair their devices with A/V…

6 hours ago

Apple TV+’s epic animated adventure ‘WondLa” to premiere June 28

Apple TV+ has announced the premiere date for the first installment of its animated adventure…

8 hours ago

Report claims Big Tech Employees missed Out on billions due to 401(k) Fossil Fuel Investments

A new report claims that more than two million employees from 12 tech-sector companies, including…

11 hours ago

Apple granted patent for an ‘expandable ring device’

There have been numerous rumors that Apple is planning an “Apple Ring.” Numerous granted patents…

12 hours ago