Oct 4, 2026 / News

Next entry-level iPad tipped with A19 chip and spring 2027 launch

Next iPad rumoured with Wi-Fi 7 and 8GB RAM for Siri AI, but not top local models.

Blue entry-level iPad on a light background — Image: Apple

Key points

Apple's next entry-level iPad is rumored to use an A19 chip and 8GB of memory, enabling Siri AI.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that the new iPad will launch in spring 2027.
The device will support Wi-Fi 7 via a new N1 networking chip and C1X modem on cellular models.

The next entry-level iPad is rumoured to ship with an A19 chip, 8GB of memory, and Wi-Fi 7 support, with a launch expected in spring 2027. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman first reported the timeframe, according to 9to5Mac.

A leak from MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris indicates the chip will be A19 rather than the A18 rumoured earlier. The iPad will also include an N1 networking chip and a C1X modem on cellular variants, enabling Wi-Fi 7. The 8GB of memory will let the device support Apple Intelligence through Siri, but it will not run the most capable local models, which require 12GB.

The current entry-level iPad (A16) lacks Apple Intelligence and has not been updated in over a year. Apple raised its price to $449 last summer. The delay of the next model is speculated to be due to a memory crisis hitting the electronics industry.

The final name of the device has not been confirmed; speculation includes “iPad SE” or “iPad Neo.” The exact release date is also unknown.

Sources

9to5Mac — Here’s everything we know so far about Apple’s next entry-level iPad: A19 chip, more

Apple Heat impact

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Notable

The rumoured A19 chip and AI support would bring modern capabilities to Apple's cheapest iPad, but the lack of redesign and continued price increase temper the positive impact.