Apple is reportedly planning to launch the entry-level iPad 11 early next year. According to a recent report, the tech giant might release the new iPad around the same time it rolls out the iPadOS 18.3 update. This new report differs from previous claims, which suggested that the standard iPad model would arrive in March 2025. Interestingly, Apple has already upgraded all its other tablet models, including the iPad Air, iPad Mini, and iPad Pro, in 2024.
The report from 9to5Mac suggests that the iPad 11, the entry-level model, could launch in early 2025. The publication cites an unnamed source and claims that the launch might occur when the iPadOS 18.3 update is released to the public. The first iPadOS 18.3 beta for developers was made available just last week.
While the report doesn’t share many details about the new iPad, it mentions that it might come equipped with Apple’s in-house modem, capable of handling Wi-Fi and 5G connectivity. However, some reports suggest it could also feature the A17 Pro chipset.
This report contradicts an earlier report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, which claimed the iPad 11 would launch in March 2025. Instead, this new report suggests a launch date in late January 2025. The new tablet is also rumored to include Apple Intelligent features, which were first introduced in December.
Separately, the report claims that Apple has been working on an iPad model with the A14 chipset, the same processor used in the current iPad 10. However, this prototype was just testing the company’s new modem and will not be featured on the iPad 11.
Interestingly, the iPad Mini (2024) boasts an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, the A17 Pro chipset, and comes in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage variants. It also features a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera with an f/1.8 aperture, autofocus, and Smart HDR 4 support. In terms of connectivity, it offers Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, while the cellular models support 5G, 4G LTE, and GPS.