Apple is reportedly launching three new iPads early next year
Report suggests upgrades for the base iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro.
Quick Look
Apple may release up to three new iPad models early next year, including updates to the base iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro, featuring processor upgrades and new connectivity chips.
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Why It Matters
Apple recently launched its new iPad mini last week.
After launching its new iPad mini last week (along with the iPad-like iPhone Duo last month), Apple may launch up to three new iPad models early next year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Those will likely cover the rest of Apple's iPad lineup, including the base iPad, top-of-the-line iPad Pro and mid-range iPad Air, the report states. Each model will get key upgrades.
To start, the base iPad will reportedly gain access to Apple Intelligence, with an upgrade to the A19 processor and 8GB of RAM. It will also include Apple's new N1 chip and C1X modem, enabling Wi-Fi 7, sub-6 GHz 5G, faster speeds and reduced battery draw. The iPad Air, meanwhile, will get an OLED screen to match the iPad mini, along with the usual chip upgrades.
The iPad Pro will also get a processor upgrade from the M5, possibly to the new M6 or even a future M7 chip. To handle the extra heat it generates, particularly during AI tasks, the new model will likely have a new vapor chamber to better cool its interior (an upgrade first mentioned last year).
Open Questions
- Exact release dates for the new iPads
- Pricing details for the upcoming models
