8th gen iPad stocks low ahead of next week’s Apple event

Apple’s entry-level iPad stocks are low in retail stores and online, indicating that an update to Apple’s most affordable ‌iPad‌ could be in sight and could even arrive soon. this month.

Delivery times for the eighth-generation iPad‌ slipped in October with wait times of three to six weeks, or are “currently unavailable” in the United States and other online markets, including China, the Japan and some countries in Europe.

Regarding delays, Bloomberg Journalist Mark Gurman said Apple told retail workers “not to speculate consumers why.” Gurman adds: “Can you guess why?

Gurman is alluding to rumors that Apple is set to release a low-cost, ninth-generation 10.5-inch ‌iPad‌ with an updated A-series chip. The screen size should stay the same at 10.2 inches, but it would be thinner at 6.3mm, with a lighter overall design.

The tablet is said to include 4GB of RAM with a Touch ID Home button and a Lightning port. As with previous versions of the iPad‌, it will be aimed at students and those looking for an affordable tablet option.

Apple’s seventh and eighth generation ‌iPad‌ models were both featured at the September events, and another is just around the corner. Apple sent out invitations to a “California Streaming” event on Tuesday, September 14, where it plans to launch the new iPhone 13 line, an Apple Watch Series 7, and possibly new AirPods.

Apple is rumored to be working on a redesigned iPad mini as well, but that device is not expected to feature at next week’s event. Apple is expected to host several events throughout the rest of this year, so we might see it in October or November instead.