{
  "id": 17724971,
  "title": "Three new iPad models are reportedly launching early next year, here’s what’s coming",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/three-new-ipad-models-are-reportedly-launching-early-next-year-heres",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-02T02:12:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/11/01/three-new-ipad-models-are-reportedly-launching-early-next-year-heres-whats-coming/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After unveiling the refreshed iPad mini with OLED earlier this week, Apple has more surprises in store for the rest of the iPad lineup in the first half of next year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The refreshed iPad Air and a new base iPad, as well as a new iPad Pro, are set to launch.\n\nThe next iPad Air will also gain OLED support, retaining a 60Hz panel and maintaining Touch ID. However, the display upgrade will breathe new life into the product that hasn't seen a major refresh since 2020. The chipset is likely to jump from the M4 chip to the M5 chip, potentially raising the price to around $799-899 for the base 11-inch model.\n\nFollowing three years without a major update, Apple will finally refresh the base iPad. The refreshed model will receive the A19 chip and 8GB of RAM, enabling Apple Intelligence support. It could also get the N1 chip and the C1X modem for improved networking. At this point, there aren't any screen or design upgrades planned, though refreshed color options might be considered.\n\nThe new iPad Pro will feature a vapor chamber, a feature introduced last year with the iPhone 17 Pro. The chipset is expected to be upgraded to the M6 or potentially the M7. With the iPad Pro starting at $1199 for an 11-inch model and $1499 for a 13-inch model, Apple will need to make this refresh appealing enough to justify the wait.",
  "summary": "After debuting the refreshed iPad mini with OLED this past week, Apple still has more in the pipeline for the rest of the iPad lineup in the first half of next year. That includes a new iPad Air , a new base iPad , and a new iPad Pro , according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman . more…",
  "key_points": [
    "Apple plans to launch three new iPad models early next year.",
    "The refreshed iPad Air will feature OLED support and Touch ID.",
    "Base iPad will receive A19 chip and 8GB of RAM for Apple Intelligence."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The scheduled hardware refreshes signal Apple's shift toward integrating advanced intelligence and superior display technology across its entire tablet lineup to justify premium pricing.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "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."
}