Report: New iPad with A18 chip still on track to launch in first half of 2026
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple’s entry-level iPad refresh is expected to launch soon, likely within April or May 2024, coinciding with the iOS 26.4 release cycle that recently reached the release candidate stage.
- The new base iPad will upgrade from the A16 chip to the A18 chip from the iPhone 16 lineup, delivering improved performance and introducing support for Apple Intelligence AI features.
- While the update is mainly a chip upgrade, rumors suggest possible additions of Apple’s in-house C1 modem and N1 networking chip, though these are not confirmed.
- The base iPad remains a budget-friendly option but pairing it with the Magic Keyboard Folio raises the total cost close to that of the MacBook Neo,
