New iPad might surprise Wall Street

[iDan]

The global replacement cycle for iPads could pick up steam over the next few quarters as iOS 11, the latest update of Apple's ( AAPL) mobile operating system, becomes widely available later this month.

That development would likely anchor a forecast return to growth for the worldwide tablet market next year, when Apple and mainland Chinese brands led by Huawei Technologies are predicted to strengthen their shipment volumes.

"The new iOS 11 would be an important update to iPad Pro, as the new features will make it more of a personal computer-like device," said Peggy Cheung, the research manager at IDC Asia-Pacific.

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