{
  "id": 11725656,
  "title": "Here’s everything we know so far about Apple’s next entry-level iPad: A19 chip, more",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/heres-everything-we-know-so-far-about-apples-next-entry-level-ipad",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-03T16:36:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/03/apples-next-ipad-a19-details-release-date/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's current iPad, the A16 model, has been unchanged for over a year and lacks support for Apple Intelligence. Reports suggest Apple may be planning a bigger launch with an A19 chip-equipped entry-level iPad, following in the footsteps of the M4 iPad Air debut. This news comes after recent price increases, with the base iPad now at $449, back to its 2022 launch price. The A19 iPad will also sport the N1 networking chip and C1X modem for cellular versions, bringing Wi-Fi 7 support. Despite missing out on some local AI models, the device will offer 8GB of memory. A potential new name like \"SE\" or \"Neo\" may be introduced, similar to the MacBook Neo's renaming. The device is expected to launch next spring, alongside other new Apple products.",
  "summary": "Apple’s current iPad, the A16 model, has gone untouched for well over a year. It remains the only device in Apple’s core product lineup without support for Apple Intelligence. Rumors had swirled for quite some time about an A18 model coming this year . Now, it’s sounding like Apple has an even bigger plan. more…",
  "key_points": [
    "Apple planning entry-level iPad with A19 chip",
    "iPad featuring N1 networking chip and C1X modem",
    "Launch expected next spring with 8GB memory"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}