Apple is planning to release iPad 12 and iPad Air 8 models in the near future, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman . In the “ Power On ” newsletter , Gurman explained that the refreshed iPads are “just around the corner,” including a new base iPad model and a new iPad Air. Neither device is expected to feature design changes or major improvements, but will focus on new processors.
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The 12th-generation iPad will feature the A18 chip, while the 8th-generation iPad Air will apparently feature the M4 chip. The iPad mini is said to be the only new iPad to get a major upgrade this year, moving to an OLED.
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The new processor is perhaps most important for the iPad, as it will facilitate support for Apple Intelligence 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, despite the technology being widely available in other Apple devices at the time.
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The iPad saw strong sales during the holiday season, largely driven by the base model. Apple reportedly plans to heavily promote the new model to business customers.
