The next iPad could sport a new naming scheme, thanks to new interview insight
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple is expected to release a new entry-level iPad with an A18 chip soon, but the naming of the device remains uncertain following a shift away from traditional generation numbers.
- The recent introduction of the MacBook Neo, named to emphasize newness and reinvention, suggests Apple is moving towards clearer, more distinctive names for its base products.
- Apple's executives explained that dropping generic names like "MacBook" helps give products a unique identity, indicating the next iPad might adopt a similar approach, potentially being called the iPad Neo.
- However, since the upcoming iPad will retain the existing design from 2022 without major changes, the company might either keep the current naming or wait for a significant redesign before renaming it.
- This shift aligns with Apple's recent trend of clearer naming conventions, seen also in the iPhone 16e and 17e models, moving away from the ambiguous SE branding.
