Apple just strongly hinted that one rumored product isn’t launching soon

Apple’s CFO said iPad revenue will face a tough year-over-year comparison because of last year’s A16 iPad launch.

That public guidance suggests the rumored A18 base iPad is unlikely to debut soon.

The new model may not arrive until later this year, with July or later now looking more likely.

The comment is an unusual clue about Apple’s launch timing and tempers near-term expectations for a new iPad.