{"id":903073,"date":"2026-11-02T09:36:17","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T09:36:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/903073\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T09:36:17","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T09:36:17","slug":"three-new-ipad-models-are-reportedly-launching-early-next-year-heres-whats-coming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/903073\/","title":{"rendered":"Three new iPad models are reportedly launching early next year, here’s what’s coming"},"content":{"rendered":"

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After debuting the refreshed iPad mini with OLED<\/a> this past week, Apple still has more in the pipeline for the rest of the iPad lineup in the first half of next year. That includes a new iPad Air<\/a>, a new base iPad<\/a>, and a new iPad Pro<\/a>, according to Bloomberg\u2019s Mark Gurman<\/a>.<\/p>\n

iPad Air<\/p>\n

To follow up the iPad mini<\/a> refresh, Apple\u2019s next iPad Air<\/a> refresh will also gain OLED. It\u2019ll likely stick with a 60Hz panel, and likely won\u2019t make the switch from Touch ID to Face ID \u2013 but it\u2019ll bring a nifty display upgrade to the iPad Air<\/a>, a product that hasn\u2019t had a major refresh since 2020.<\/p>\n

In terms of chipset, while not confirmed, a jump from the M4 chip to the M5 chip is rather likely. It\u2019ll also likely come with a higher price, likely around $799-899 for the base 11-inch model.<\/p>\n

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Base iPad<\/p>\n

Next year, Apple will also finally update the base iPad<\/a> for the first time since early 2025. It\u2019ll upgrade it to the A19 chip and 8GB of RAM, finally enabling Apple Intelligence support on Apple\u2019s cheapest iPad. It should also gain the N1 chip and the C1X modem for improved networking performance.<\/p>\n

There shouldn\u2019t be any screen or design upgrades with this iPad<\/a>, at least as of now \u2013 though it could potentially see some refreshed color options.<\/p>\n

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iPad Pro<\/p>\n

With the iPad Pro<\/a>, Apple will be adding a vapor chamber to the device, a feat it started last year with the iPhone 17 Pro. It probably won\u2019t have any meaningful changes otherwise, except for a new chipset \u2013 likely M6 or potentially M7. <\/p>\n

Hopefully, there\u2019s some surprises in store with this device. The iPad Pro<\/a> now starts at $1199 for an 11-inch model and $1499 for a 13-inch model. It\u2019ll have been around 3 years since the last major revamp by the time Apple introduces the M6 model, and the company should probably do something to make it a more worthwhile refresh.<\/p>\n

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