Apple to Launch Refreshed iPad Line With Faster Chips

Upcoming iPad Models and Specifications

Apple is preparing a refreshed iPad lineup, according to Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter by Mark Gurman. The report says the company will launch updated iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Mini models soon. No major design changes are expected, but the tablets are described as receiving faster chipsets. The iPad Mini is said to gain an OLED touchscreen, while the standard iPad is expected to ship with Apple Intelligence support tied to the A18 upgrade. The iPad Air is described as moving to an M4 chip. The information comes after Apple launched the iPad Pro with the M5 chip in India in October 2025, along with a refreshed MacBook Pro with the same processor.

• Standard iPad: A18 chip with Apple Intelligence support; design unchanged
• iPad Air: M4 chip
• iPad Mini: OLED touchscreen

The report notes that the setup aims to keep the familiar form factor while boosting performance and display tech for the Mini. It also indicates that AI capabilities will be a strategic feature for the standard iPad as part of the A18 upgrade.

Sales Context, Confirmation Status and Context

Apple’s tablets performed well during the holiday season, with sales up 6 percent year over year, the report says, and the company reportedly attributed much of the strength to the standard iPad and its enterprise push.

However, Apple has yet to confirm launches of updated iPad models, and readers should treat the information as unconfirmed. The Power On newsletter notes the launches are expected to arrive soon.

Context for timing comes after Apple’s October 2025 release in India of the iPad Pro with an M5 chip, priced at Rs 99,990 for the 11-inch Wi-Fi model and offered in Space Black and Silver. The Pro's specifications include a 10-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine, with RAM options up to 16GB and storage up to 2TB; the display is a 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR OLED with ProMotion 120Hz and high brightness. The broader line is expected to stay competitive while enhancing performance and AI capabilities across standard, Air, and Mini variants.