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New iPad with A18 Chip Remains on Track for 2026
Apple's next entry-level iPad is reported to be on schedule for a first-half 2026 launch, bringing the powerful A18 chip to the most affordable iPad in Apple's lineup and opening Apple Intelligence to more users.
Key Takeaways
- Apple's next entry-level iPad will use the A18 chip, skipping four generations from the current A14 in the 10th-gen iPad
- The A18 makes this the cheapest Apple Intelligence-capable device in Apple's lineup, opening AI features to a mass-market audience
- A first-half 2026 launch keeps Apple on track for a back-to-school lineup with Apple Intelligence support across all iPad tiers
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