Apple plans to launch new iPad and iPad Air models in the near future, BloombergMark Gurman reported.
In today’s “Power On” newsletter, Gurman explained that updated iPads are “coming soon,” including a new entry-level iPad and a new iPad Air. Neither device is expected to feature design changes or major improvements, instead focusing on new chips. The 12th generation iPad is set to feature an A18 chip, while the eighth generation iPad Air will apparently feature an M4 chip. The iPad mini is said to be the only new iPad to get a major upgrade this year, moving to an OLED display.
The new chip is perhaps most significant for the iPad, which will facilitate Apple Intelligence support on the device for the first time. Apple announced the 11th generation iPad in March 2025 with the A16 chip, which does not support Apple Intelligence, even though the technology was widely available on other Apple devices at the time.
The iPad saw strong sales over the holidays, largely driven by the base model. Apple reportedly plans to sell the new model largely to business customers.
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