Apple is preparing three new iPad models for an early 2025 launch, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The refreshed iPad Air will feature an OLED display, likely staying at 60Hz and keeping Touch ID, while upgrading to an M5 chip and pricing around $799-899 for the base 11‑inch version.
The base iPad will see its first major update since early 2025, swapping in the A19 chip and 8 GB of RAM to enable Apple Intelligence. It will also incorporate the N1 chip and C1X modem for better networking, though screen and design changes are not expected at launch.
For the iPad Pro, Apple will add a vapor chamber—a feature debuted on the iPhone 17 Pro—and likely move to an M6 or M7 chip. Pricing will start at $1199 for the 11‑inch model and $1499 for the 13‑inch version, marking roughly three years since the last major redesign.
These updates follow the recent OLED‑equipped iPad mini refresh and aim to refresh older models with new chips, display tech, and AI support. Gurman’s report suggests the lineup will roll out in the first half of next year, giving users multiple upgrade paths.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing