3 more iPads could be coming in early 2027 — here's what we know
iPad mini 8 is coming, and the rest of Apple's iPad lineup could be getting overdue refreshes of their own fairly soon.
Apple is reportedly planning to release three new iPads in the first half of 2027, according to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg. The lineup includes an upgraded low-end tablet, an OLED iPad Air, and a more powerful version of the iPad Pro. The iPad Air release is not surprising, as new versions usually arrive in the first half of the year.
The iPad Air M4 was released in March, while the iPad Air M3 came out a year earlier. It is expected to run an M5 chipset and feature an OLED screen, similar to the upcoming iPad mini. The entry-level iPad 12 is rumored to receive an upgrade, as its current LCD display and high price make it less competitive against cheaper alternatives.
It is expected to feature an A19 or A18 chipset, along with increased RAM. However, it is unlikely to have an OLED display, 256GB of base storage, advanced on-device features like Siri's expressive voices and advanced dictation, or significant battery improvements. The iPad Pro may arrive with either the M6 chip or the upcoming M7, depending on its readiness.
It will likely come with vapor chamber cooling to help with gaming and AI performance, addressing the thermal throttling issues seen in recent iPads. While the exact launch dates are unknown, late winter or early spring is considered a likely window. Apple does not seem to have any plans for another iPad refresh in the rest of the year.
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