Apple to Launch Three New iPad Models in First Half of 2025

Apple is preparing to launch three new iPad models in the first half of 2025, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The lineup includes a refreshed iPad Air, an updated base iPad, and a new iPad Pro.

The iPad Air is expected to gain an OLED display, though it will likely retain a 60Hz panel and continue using Touch ID rather than Face ID. A potential upgrade from the M4 to the M5 chip is also anticipated, with a base price of $799 to $899 for the 11-inch model.

The base iPad will receive its first major update since early 2025, featuring the A19 chip and 8GB of RAM. This will enable Apple Intelligence support on the company’s cheapest iPad model. The device will also include the N1 chip and C1X modem for improved networking performance, though no screen or design changes are expected.

The iPad Pro will reportedly include a vapor chamber, a feature previously introduced on the iPhone 17 Pro. A new chipset, likely the M6 or M7, is expected, though no other major changes are anticipated. The iPad Pro currently starts at $1199 for the 11-inch model and $1499 for the 13-inch model.

The iPad Pro has not seen a major redesign since 2022, and the company may aim to make the update more impactful with the M6 model.

The article also includes a list of Apple accessory recommendations, though these are not part of the official product announcements.