Apple is reportedly preparing to launch up to three new iPad models early next year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The refreshed lineup will likely cover the base iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro. The base model will reportedly gain Apple Intelligence, featuring an A19 processor upgrade with 8GB of RAM and a new N1 chip and C1X modem enabling Wi-Fi 7 and faster 5G speeds.
The iPad Air is set to receive an OLED screen upgrade, matching the iPad mini, along with standard chip improvements. The iPad Pro will also get a processor upgrade, potentially from the M5 to a new M6 or future M7 chip, and will likely include a new vapor chamber for improved cooling during AI tasks. Despite the possibility of the iPhone Duo and new touchscreen MacBook Pro models competing for space, Apple sells approximately 60 million iPads per year, confirming the device remains a vital part of its product mix.
Source: Engadget · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing