Apple's new iPad Pro 2021 is due very soon, according to a new report - all of which analyzes tea leaves from Apple's supply chain. And this rumor points to confirmation of the long-rumored significant display quality upgrade.

The buzz began with a paid article in DigiTimes, where the Taipei-based tech site claims that production is ramping up at touchscreen display maker GIS. The work is said to be for the rumored iPad Pro 2021, which DigiTimes' sources say will be launched at the end of March or shortly thereafter for the new iPad Pro. This makes sense, given that we just heard leaks about Apple's March event.

Leakers DyanRui and Jon Prosser have marked March 23 on their calendars as the date of this Apple event, where they also expect Apple AirTags to debut.

As for the iPad Pro, the mini-LED display is highly anticipated because it upgrades the current LCD panel in three ways: improving contrast ratio, providing more faithful black tones, and increasing brightness. Rumor has it that Apple's interest in OLED iPads and MacBooks (which offer similar benefits) will be in 2022, and this technology could be a stepping stone to that.

As for other features of the new iPad, it is expected to feature the latest A-series or M-series Apple silicon processors; the CPU may be the Apple M1 chip found in the current MacBook Air, Pro and Mac mini. This suggests that Apple is reducing the number of processor SKUs in its lineup and may be a cost-cutting ploy.

A new 3rd generation Apple Pencil has also been leaked, and a major feature would be interchangeable chips with different features.

The new iPad Pro will need some serious features to make people say "oh wow," as the 2020 model was practically perfect except for the high price. A mini LED screen might be just what Apple needs to get people glued to the tablet screen again, if only to go to a retail store and see for themselves.