This timeline is rumored to coincide with the arrival of other highly anticipated Apple products, including the new iPad Air and the iPhone SE 4, awaited by many Apple enthusiasts.

Reports suggest that the upcoming 11th generation iPad could retain the design features of its predecessor, the 10th generation model. However, while specific processor details are yet to be confirmed, it is widely expected that the latest iPad will offer improved performance, boosting its appeal in the entry-level tablet segment. This increase in speed and efficiency could be achieved through an upgraded chip, potentially the A16, aligning with Apple’s historical approach to incremental but impactful improvements in processing power.

Interestingly, the timing of this update has raised questions, as Apple typically maintains a two-year production cycle for its iPads. The latest entry-level iPad, the 10th generation, was released in November 2022 with a A14 Bionic chipset and a 10.9-inch LCD screen.

Based on that timeline, a new model would have been expected in 2024. Analysts believe Apple’s decision to delay could be linked to compatibility issues between the expected A16 chip and Apple’s nascent artificial intelligence capabilities. Apple. It’s possible that Apple will wait to launch the 11th generation iPad until it can introduce AI-ready hardware, thereby skipping a 2024 release.

Meanwhile, Apple recently launched the iPad Mini 2024 in India. This compact and powerful tablet, featuring the A17 Pro chip, also featured in the latest iPhone 15 Pro models, has already generated considerable excitement among Apple’s Indian user base. The Wi-Fi model of the iPad Mini 2024 costs from ₹49,900, while the cellular variant begins to ₹64,900.

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Published: October 28, 2024, 02:54 PM IST