Apple’s expanding line of iPads will see a major push as well and comes after reports that the A18 chipset is destined for upcoming iPhone 16 models. The company is also rumored to revamp its iPad lineup, with recent leaks indicating new models featuring the soon-to-be-launched M5 and A17 Pro chipsets. In addition, it is said that other new iPad models are in development – a low-cost iPad, iPad Mini refresh, and updated iPad Pro variants.
Apple To Bring New iPad Models
Those products were all revealed through recent leaks, with @nicolas09F9 singling out eight separate models, including multiple versions of the iPad Pro. The new iPad Pros will remain 11 and 13-inch models like their current counterparts, however they will now feature the M5 chipset.
That suggests the long-running rumours Apple is making progress with its A19 and M5 chipset series outlined in previous leaks from as far back as August last year are setting things up for future improvements. The previously reported model identifiers of iPad17,1 and iPad17,2 are believed to be the Wi-Fi-only version and Cellular iteration for a new 11-inch iPad Pro while iPad17,3 and iPad17,4 likely denote the larger 13-inch variant.
The iPad mini has not been refreshed since 2021, so it is apparently due for an update as well with identifiers that include ”iPad16,1” and ”iPad16,2″ suggesting chips similar to the A17 Pro in the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The exact launch timeline is not yet known, but with the 11-inch and 13-inch M4 iPad Pro models having been released quite recently (in October), it could still be a while before these premium offerings make their way to store shelves.
The leaks also suggest that once upon a time, there existed not yet released iPad Pro models with an M3 chipset. Relatively we can say that with the M5 rumored to deliver massive improvements, Apple is on track to bring major performance leaps throughout its future iPad range.
FAQs
What are the expected enhancements with the new M5 and A17 Pro chipsets in Apple’s upcoming iPads?
The M5 and A17 Pro chipsets are anticipated to bring significant performance improvements over their predecessors, likely enhancing processing power, graphics capabilities, and efficiency across the new iPad lineup.
When can consumers expect these new iPad models to be released?
Apple has not disclosed specific release dates yet. However, based on recent leaks, the new iPads, including potential Pro versions with the M5 and A17 Pro chipsets, are expected to debut sometime in the near future, following the recent launch of the M4-equipped iPad Pro models.
