{
  "id": 9799790,
  "title": "Apple Code Confirms iPad 12 Specs: A19, 8GB RAM, N1, C1X Modem",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/apple-code-confirms-ipad-12-specs-a19-8gb-ram-n1-c1x-modem",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-25T17:12:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/25/ipad-12-feature-leak/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's code has confirmed the specifications for the upcoming iPad 12, including the A19 chip, C1X modem, N1 networking chip, and 8GB of RAM, according to a report by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. This news confirms prior rumors and represents a significant upgrade from the existing iPad 11, which features an A16 chip. The transition to the A19 will notably enhance performance, with Apple Intelligence and Siri AI features being among the improvements. The iPad 11 currently comes equipped with 6GB of RAM, but the 8GB minimum in the iPad 12 will further boost speed and support the new Apple Intelligence capabilities. Apple's C1X modem supports sub-6GHz 5G networks and is more efficient than the Qualcomm modem in use currently. Additionally, the N1 networking chip will enable support for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. While the exact release date remains unknown, Apple is likely to introduce the new iPad 12 in spring 2027, maintaining a starting price similar to the current iPad 11, which begins at $449 post-June 2026 price increase. The iPad mini is expected to refresh before the end of October, featuring an A20 Pro chip, an updated speaker system, and a landscape front-facing camera, along with a possible OLED display as an upgrade. Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini, including their color options, have also been officially unveiled.",
  "summary": "The next low-cost iPad will be equipped with an A19 chip, C1X modem, N1 networking chip, and 8GB RAM, according to details found in Apple's code by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. We've heard some of these same specifications in prior rumors, so this is more of a confirmation than a new leak. The ‌iPad‌ 11 has an A16 chip, so the upgrade to the A19 in the 12th-generation…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}