New Entry-Level iPad Not Expected Until Early 2027

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Apple's next entry-level iPad models, codenamed J581 and J582, will not arrive until early 2027, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . He added that Apple plans a major iPad Air refresh to add an OLED display and a new iPad Pro in 2027. The latter could gain a vapor chamber to improve thermals and performance. A new iPad mini is still expected to arrive at the end of October this year. Related Roundups: iPad Air , iPad Pro , iPad mini Tags: Bloomberg , Mark Gurman Buyer's Guide: iPad Air (Neutral) , iPad Pro (Caution) , iPad Mini (Don't Buy) Related Forum: iPad This article, " New Entry-Level iPad Not Expected Until Early 2027 " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple's next entry-level iPad models, codenamed J581 and J582, will not arrive until early 2027, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman .

He added that Apple plans a major iPad Air refresh to add an OLED display and a new iPad Pro in 2027.

The latter could gain a vapor chamber to improve thermals and performance.

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