The iPad Pro 2020 is likely to appear before we can say "iPadOS touchpad" We expect Apple to announce a new event in March, but while we wait for that invitation, more evidence has emerged that Apple is preparing a new version of its best iPad

The latest evidence comes from a report by veteran Apple tracker Mark Gurman of Bloomberg on the limited availability of the iPad Pro In his report, the dotted line is tied to a shortened supply chain due to the coronavirus outbreak, but he also "the supply shortage could also be due to incoming models," as Apple may have stopped or slowed production of older models and transferred its efforts to the 2020 iPad Pro He speculates

The most notable shortage model is the 512GB 129-inch iPad Pro and the non-LTE model, which is sold out at Apple Stores around Los Angeles" That model and other versions, Gurman noted, "are also sold out at many stores in New York City"

The new iPad Pro is said to feature a Time of Flight sensor in addition to a three-lens rear camera setup, the former matching the iPhone 11 line, and the latter appearing to add Augmented Reality capabilities The latter will be the first to add Augmented Reality capabilities There are also rumors of a 5G iPad Pro with a next-generation Apple processor

The iPad Pro is not the only Apple product having supply issues The popular AirPods Pro has been in limited supply since well before the coronavirus hit the factory, leading to concerns that the iPhone 9 will be delayed significantly

But even if Apple is forced to not hold its March event - Google I/O was just canceled due to coronavirus concerns - it may just announce a new iPad Pro or other device in a different wayAirPods Pro, and the 2019 iPad Air and iPad mini, all announced in online press releases