A new report that surfaced via the China times has indicated that Apple may be planning to unveil a new 23-inch iMac this year, alongside a new 11-inch iPad Air.
The report states that the 11-inch iPad could be this year’s “low-cost iPad Air,” will feature an increased screen size of “almost 11 inches” and enter mass production scheduled for Q3.
It’s thought that Apple could be developing the 23-inch iMac which could be released in Q4 of this year, with mass production beginning in Q3. Apple last updated the iMac in March of last year, bringing new 9th-generation Intel processors.
One possibility would be that the 23-inch iMac is the same physical size as the existing 21.5-inch model, but with reduced bezel sizes. The iMac is long overdue for a design refresh, and this would be a logical change to offer more screen real estate in a similar physical footprint.
The report also indicated that Apple planned transition to mini-LED has been delayed by supply chain disruptions caused by COVID-19. Apple was said to be looking to bring mini-LED to the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro this year. These plans have apparently been shifted to 2021 given the delays.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via 9to5Mac, the China Times, and Macotakara