Apple’s most affordable iPad is gearing up for a meaningful refresh in a few months. This time, it looks like the changes run deeper than a simple silicon upgrade.
According to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company has been on track since last year to launch a refreshed entry-level iPad in the first half of 2026, within the iOS 26.4 release timeframe, which runs until May 2026.
Nadeem Sarwar / Digital TrendsBaseline iPad will get Apple Intelligence support with the A18 chip
The purported entry-level iPad moves away from Apple’s A16 chip to the newer and more powerful A18 chip. It means that the device won’t just run faster, but, more importantly, it will support Apple Intelligence.
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