Apple iPad Pro 2018 release date, specs, price news: May feature Face ID, but no OLED screen

The image above features the Apple iPad Pro.REUTERS/Beck Diefenbach

After the release of the iPhone X, Apple users are now keeping an eye on the next possible release of the titan technology company. One thing that tech enthusiasts are looking forward to is the next Apple iPad Pro 2018. As early as now, there are already rumors about the device's possible specs, prices, and release date.

When it comes to design, the Apple iPad Pro will probably adopt the new look of the iPhone X. Like the new Apple phone, it will have an edge-to-edge design with an almost bezel-less display. However, the new iPad Pro will have slimmer top and bottom bezels, which makes the tablet easier to hold.

There are also rumors that the Cupertino-based giant will no longer use the physical home button same as the iPhone 7. Instead, it will use Force Touch technology. Since there will be no home button that usually houses the fingerprint scanner, Apple will utilize the Face ID. This will be the main biometrics system of the device. According to reports, fans should not expect for an OLED screen for the upcoming 10.5-inch iPad Pro due to technical and financial constraints of Apple.

According to further reports, the upcoming iPad Pro will launch with an A11X Bionic chip. This chip is rumored to feature a new image signal processor for photos, a custom GPU that will enhance graphics performance, and the neural engine block for machine learning. The device will not come with a USB-C cable and it is still uncertain if it will feature wireless charging.

For now, there are no reports yet about the Apple tablet's price and release date. Previous devices were tagged at $649 for the 64 GB version, $799 for the 256 GB model, and $999 for the 512 GB variant. As for its release date, the latest release was in June for the 10.5-inch iPad Pro and the second-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Speculations indicate that the next device will be out in spring or fall of 2018 or in spring or summer of 2019.