New iPad and iPod Touch references found in iOS 12.2 developer beta code

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iOS developer Steve Troughton-Smith (@stroughtonsmith), a frequent source of Apple-related rumours, has uncovered references to four new iPad models and a new iPod bear on in iOS 12.2'south developer beta code.

The developer model numbers range from 'iPad xi,ane' to 'iPad 11,4,' with two of the numbers mentioning Wi-Fi and the other two being cellular specific. Troughton-Smith says that the model numbers likely refer to Apple'southward often-rumoured iPad Mini five and a new iPad that features a ix.seven-inch display.

In theory, iOS 12.2 references four new iPads in WiFi & Cellular variants (peradventure mini, and 9.seven″?), all without Confront ID, and a (seventh-gen?) iPod touch with no Affect ID nor Face ID pic.twitter.com/xiJN6kmmTe

— Steve Troughton-Smith (@stroughtonsmith) Jan 25, 2019

Troughton-Smith so goes on to country that if iOS 12.two'southward programmer beat code is an authentic indication, these new iPad models won't feature Face ID. As a result of this design decision, they'll likely be positioned in Apple'southward lineup as lower-end, entry-level devices.

The developer also uncovered lawmaking related to a device called the 'iPod 9,1' that doesn't match up with current iPod Touch model numbers. This new iPod Touch also doesn't feature Face ID or Bear upon ID, says Troughton-Smith.

Information technology'southward likely that this device is the 7th-generation iPod Bear on that has been the source of speculation in the past.

Rumours have been swirling for the last few weeks that Apple could have plans to concur a keynote in March where the company will reveal its video streaming service, the AirPower, its AirPods 2 and more than.

Source: @stroughtonsmith (Steve Troughton-Smith) Via: MacRumors