iPad Pro With Apple's 5G Modem, iPad 12, and More Already Rumored

[Tripps9000]

What 😱 already planning to bring out the iPad 12 already dang I just bought the iPad 11 to replace my iPad 9 😵‍💫

 

[frownface]

M6? what happened to the M5?
Are ipads now on a yearly refresh cycle?

 

[coachgq]

It'd be nice, but using your iPhone as a hotspot is such a seamless process. It connects automatically, you don't even need a password.

It’s the reason I choose an iPad Pro over a MacBook Pro/air.

 

[picpicmac]

It's been almost three quarters of a century since auto makers figured out that they needed to have unending development programs and design models years in advance of sales.

Aircraft makers followed suit.

There is no revelation in saying Apple is working on an iPhone 19, or 20, or 21...

There is no end in sight for Apple making smartphones, tablets, or notebook computers.

It will never be a surprise that Apple makes a new model of these things.

 

[Abazigal]

The only savings it provides is to apple's bottom line. If you think it will translate to lower prices you are in for a ride.

That's fine with me too.

 

[Return Zero]

Does anyone else have Gurman fatigue or is it just me?

 

[UltimaKilo]

I wonder what will happen if the base iPad receives an A17 and 8GB of RAM next year? The iPad Air will increasingly be awkwardly positioned.

 

[frownface]

I wonder what will happen if the base iPad receives an A17 and 8GB of RAM next year? The iPad Air will increasingly be awkwardly positioned.

the ipad "classic" isn't on a yearly cycle though, the one just released replaced a 3 year old model. I wouldn't be expecting a new classic till at least 2027. Then again the air wasn't on a yearly cycle either; so who knows.

 

[dominiongamma]

I hope it has wireless charging. Will make me upgrade. Otherwise I’ll hold on for a couple years.

It does not need it, it would be terrible for battery and heating issues. No thanks

 

[Unregistered 4U]

The rumors are that the modem will be going IN the SoC. If that’s the case, then… they could…

 

[Unregistered 4U]

iPads finally have retro game emulators in the App Store, so the more processing power they have the better, because those emulators can't access JIT yet.

Yah, after awhile, not having JIT won’t matter because the performance will be there.

 

[foobarbaz]

All the conversations up to the moment Apple makes a formal annoucement are about vaporware, not hardware. There are lots of prototype devices that never see a production line.

So you’re saying, we’re merely discussing rumors here … on MacRumors? 😲😉

 

[svish]

Not surprised to hear that Apple is working on future models of iPad. MacBooks, like the iPhone are following a fixed release pattern now. Expecting to see the MacBook Air with M5 in early 2026.

 

[Strebor]

It's time all iPads (maybe starting with the Air) have this mobile/GPS chip built in. Oh yes, and FaceID too.

 

[Sheepish-Lord]

Need to get rid of cellular/non-cellular models and have it be only one. Time to stop the money grab.

 

[tomekwsrod]

It would be great if they put a modem in macbooks, not ipads or watches, like HP did about 10 years ago in their business line.

 

[Cervisia]

Wasting the M5 on iPad Pro is complete nonsense, I don't know what they are thinking. That's their highest-margin product, so it must get it first, or what the hell?!

 

[0049190]

My interest in the iPad has started to wane over the past year. iPadOS doesn’t seem to be getting any better. I was hoping it would fully replace my MacBook but it still doesn’t.

 

[UltimaKilo]

the ipad "classic" isn't on a yearly cycle though, the one just released replaced a 3 year old model. I wouldn't be expecting a new classic till at least 2027. Then again the air wasn't on a yearly cycle either; so who knows.

This is true, however Apple might be more willing for 18 months to debut Apple Intelligence in the base iPad. However, that would still be late 2026.

 

[thejoshuabradshaw]

Holy Sh33t! You mean there is going to be another version of the iPad. GTFOH