Low iPad Air 2 Stock Hints That New Tablets Could be Introduced Soon
First noticed by AppleInsider, stock of the iPad Air 2 is drying up at a number of retail outlets – including Apple itself. Low iPad Air 2 stock is a strong signal that Apple could be preparing to introduce new iPad models soon.
Hard to find
The iPad Air 2 was originally announced in 2014.
A number of online retailers, including authorize Apple resellers, have no stock of a number of different popular configurations of the tablet.
Even at Apple, an online order placed today won’t be delivered until later this month – Monday, Feb. 20. And a number of Apple Stores won’t have stock of the tablet until Friday, Feb. 24.
Currently, the iPad Air 2 starts at $399 and is the basic option in the lineup with the 9.7-inch iPad Pro starting at $599 while the largest 12.9-inch iPad Pro starts at $799.
Our rumor roundup
If you’re interested, definitely take a look at our complete iPad rumor roundup that will be continuously updated with the latest information about the tablet lineup.
Rumors now point to possibly three new tablets hitting the market – a 9.7-inch model, 12.9-inch model, and the wildcard that may sport a 10.5- or 10.9-inch screen.
That offering is reported footprint as the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, retaining a top bezel for the front-facing FaceTime camera. The bottom bezel will be reduced in size, however.
The current 9.7-inch iPad Pro will more than likely take the place of the iPad Air 2 at the entry-level position of the iPad lineup.
Interestingly, the iPad mini hasn’t been updated since 2014 and may be eventually discontinued, especially as iPhone screen sizes continue to grow.
More about the new iPads
