Report: New iPad with A18 chip still on track to launch in first half of 2026
Apple's new budget iPad with A18 chip is on schedule.
Apple's upcoming budget iPad, which will transition from the A16 to the A18 chip, is still on track for a launch in the first half of 2026. This new model is expected to debut during the iOS 26.4 release cycle, which runs until May, with a potential launch by the end of April. The A18 chip promises significant performance improvements and will finally bring Apple Intelligence capabilities to the entry-level iPad.
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The new iPad will feature the A18 chip, enhancing performance and enabling Apple Intelligence.
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The expected launch window is between late April and May 2026, depending on supply chain factors.
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