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Two iPad models are suggested to launch in the year 2019, according to Apple's regulatory documents.

New iPad models mysteriously appear in Eurasian Economic Commission database, according to Apple Insider's revelations on Saturday.

New filings disclose plans for two more iPad models upcoming in 2019, according to Apple's...
New filings disclose plans for two more iPad models upcoming in 2019, according to Apple's regulatory submissions.

Two iPad models are suggested to launch in the year 2019, according to Apple's regulatory documents.

Apple has filed two new model identifiers (A2200 and A2232) for new iPads with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), suggesting that new iPad models are in development. The specific details of these new iPads are not yet known, but the timeline for their release, given the introduction of iPadOS earlier this year, suggests a potential launch this year.

The filings with the EEC are legally required for devices sold with encryption-related elements in countries such as Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Apple has made five prior entries into the EEC database this year, further indicating the development of new iPad models.

Tom's Hardware and Apple Insider also expect the introduction of new iPad Pro models. The additional .5 inches in the rumored 10.2-inch iPad may come in the form of reduced bezels rather than increased dimensions. The exact model names of the planned iPad Pro re-releases for autumn 2019 are not specified in the available search results.

The baseline iPad is slated for a reset, as its processor is now three years old. It is expected that Apple will introduce new versions of the iPad Pro following the introduction of iPadOS.

In addition to the new iPads, Apple has also filed a second filing featuring existing Mac model numbers, likely indicating that these Mac models will ship with Catalina in the fall. The specific details of the new Mac models are not known at this time. However, the filings and the timeline for the Mac and iPad product releases indicate a possible fall launch for both new Mac and new iPad Pro models.

Apple has released at least one new model of the iPad Pro each year since its launch in 2015, including the third-generation line released in October 2018. The filings do not provide specific information about the new iPads, but they do indicate that something new is in development for the iPad product line. Similarly, the filings do not provide specific information about the new Mac models, but they do indicate that something new is in development for the Mac product line as well.

While the details of the new iPads and Mac models are not yet known, the filings and the timeline for their release suggest that Apple is planning to ramp up manufacturing for fall launches. Stay tuned for more updates as more information becomes available.

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