Apple may introduce two new iPad models this autumn: 11th generation base iPad and 7th generation iPad mini

This autumn, Apple is likely to introduce two new iPad models: the 11th generation of the base model and the 7th generation of the iPad mini. The last update of both models was more than two years ago.

Here's What We Know

iPad 11th generation

The last time the basic iPad model was updated was in October 2022, when it received a significant redesign. Back then, the iPad switched to a flat design, USB-C, landscape stereo speakers, and a horizontal selfie camera. The price started at $449.

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is focused on reducing production costs for the new model. The latest price cut came after Apple's event on 7 May, when the price dropped to $349. It is expected that the new iPad will receive the A16 Bionic chip, but it is possible that Apple will decide to equip it with the A17 or even A18 chip.

iPad mini 7th generation

The last update of the iPad mini took place in September 2021, when the tablet received a flat design, USB-C, and support for the Apple Pencil 2. Currently, the iPad mini is the oldest in the lineup and is likely to receive several significant updates.

The new iPad mini may switch to the A18 chipset, which will allow the use of new Apple Intelligence features, such as the new Siri and Genmoji capabilities. It is also possible that the tablet will receive support for the Apple Pencil Pro. In addition, the iPad mini 7 is likely to feature 128GB of storage, which is a significant improvement over the 64GB of the current model.

Stage Manager on new iPads

Apple introduced Stage Manager in iPadOS 16, initially supporting only the M1 chip and later. Later, the feature was extended to iPad Pro with A12X and A12Z chips, but not to other A-series models. There is a high probability that the new iPads will receive Stage Manager.

Source: 9to5Mac