Missing From Apple's Announcements: iPad 12 With Apple Intelligence

[MacRumors]

In his newsletter over the weekend, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple was likely to announce at least some but possibly not all of the following products between March 2 and March 4: the iPhone 17e, MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs, updated entry-level iPad and iPad Air models, and a lower-cost MacBook with an iPhone chip.

As it turns out, Apple announced nearly all of those products, with the sole exception being an updated entry-level iPad. In fact, we got two more products on top, in the form of an updated Studio Display and a higher-end Studio Display XDR.

Apple is not expected to unveil any additional products this week, so the wait for an iPad 12 continues for now. The device is expected to have two key upgrades over the iPad 11, including a faster A18 chip and Apple Intelligence support. In fact, one rumor claimed that the iPad 12 might even be powered by Apple's latest A19 chip.

No other major changes have been rumored so far for the iPad 12, so we expect the device to have the same overall design as the current model.

Apple Intelligence is already available on all other current-generation iPad models, including the iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro.

Apple released the iPad 11 with an A16 chip in March 2025, with U.S. pricing starting at $349.

Article Link: Missing From Apple's Announcements: iPad 12 With Apple Intelligence

 

[Mac Fly (film)]

Neo got A18 Pro, so iPad standard getting A19 seems unlikely.

 

[joeblow7777]

Citing a long list of products and saying that Apple is “likely to announce at least some, but possibly not all” is the kinda thing that so-called fortune tellers and psychics do. It’s almost impossible to be wrong when your prediction is that broad.

 

[JPack]

If Apple is going all-in on a $499 MacBook, launching a refreshed iPad at the same time makes little sense. People and journalists will inevitably compare the two, but it takes attention away from the Neo.

 

[Kiro]

What about the iPad mini? Or Apple TV, Homepods…

 

[V.K.]

it's pretty clear that Apple is pushing back all products that are supposed to significantly feature new Siri untill they are actually ready to roll it out: iPads, Homepods, ATV.

 

[Astuces iOS]

I'm going to say lol because the iPad A16 sucks

 

[ignatius345]

I was really hoping this week would end on a cool new “one more thing” product of some kind. Ah well.

 

[iLukas]

Can we guess when this could be revealed?

 

[Apple$]

I'm going to say lol because the iPad A16 sucks

Then you're not the target market for the base iPads then.

 

[Astuces iOS]

Then you're not the target market for the base iPads then.

That's not the thing, there is a refurbished iPad Air M2 at Apple for only $30 CAD MORE... So like 21 usd...

 

[bodonnell202]

Considering the 10th gen base iPad was sold for 2.5 years before being updated to the 11th gen I'm not at all surprised that this hasn't been updated yet, especially considering another 2 generation (or more) chip jump is likely. I can easily see the refresh of the base iPad waiting until spring 2027.

 

[turbineseaplane]

Missing From Apple's Announcements: iPad 12 With Apple Intelligence

Here's what I saw 👆 when reading this quickly.

 

[rosegoldoli]

I was really hoping this week would end on a cool new “one more thing” product of some kind. Ah well.

That’s the Macbook Neo….

 

[guzhogi]

I hope Apple announces one soon. This is around the time of year some school districts in the US order new devices for next school year.

 

[thelion7]

In his newsletter over the weekend, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple was likely to announce at least some but possibly not all of the following products between March 2 and March 4: the iPhone 17e, MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs, updated entry-level iPad and iPad Air models, and a lower-cost MacBook with an iPhone chip.

As it turns out, Apple announced nearly all of those products, with the sole exception being an updated entry-level iPad. In fact, we got two more products on top, in the form of an updated Studio Display and a higher-end Studio Display XDR.

Apple is not expected to unveil any additional products this week, so the wait for an iPad 12 continues for now. The device is expected to have two key upgrades over the iPad 11, including a faster A18 chip and Apple Intelligence support. In fact, one rumor claimed that the iPad 12 might even be powered by Apple's latest A19 chip.

No other major changes have been rumored so far for the iPad 12, so we expect the device to have the same overall design as the current model.

Apple Intelligence is already available on all other current-generation iPad models, including the iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro.

Apple released the iPad 11 with an A16 chip in March 2025, with U.S. pricing starting at $349.

Article Link: Missing From Apple's Announcements: iPad 12 With Apple Intelligence

Honestly I think the A18 will be enough.

It’ll be coming from a A16 which is hardly a slouch either.

But I suppose it’s what Apple has in the old parts bin.

 

[KPOM]

Considering the 10th gen base iPad for 2.5 years before being updated to the 11th gen I'm not at all surprised that this hasn't been updated yet, especially considering another 2 generation (or more) chip jump is likely. I can easily see the refresh of the base iPad waiting until spring 2027.

I think it’s linked to the updated Siri/Apple Intelligence. The MacBook Neo is a different story since it is an entirely new market for Apple and they want to get it to market sooner rather than later.

 

[Dadcelo]

Disappointed as I was planning on getting the iPad if it had been updated. Just going to hold out a bit longer at this point or try to find a good deal on an M3 Air now that the M4 is out.

 

[bodonnell202]

I think it’s linked to the updated Siri/Apple Intelligence. The MacBook Neo is a different story since it is an entirely new market for Apple and they want to get it to market sooner rather than later.

I can see how that would hold up release of an updated Apple TV or HomePod, but considering other iPads already have Apple Intelligence (such as it is) I can't really see it being the driving force behind not updating the base iPad yet.

 

[Frazzles]

WHERE
IS
THE
UPDATED
APPLE
TV

 

[turbineseaplane]

WHERE
IS
THE
UPDATED
APPLE
TV

I think they are still selling through the old stock of existing models.

 

[alchemistmuffin]

Apple is not expected to unveil any additional products this week, so the wait for an iPad 12 continues for now.

WHERE
IS
THE
UPDATED
APPLE
TV

My guess is Apple is holding those off until the fall “entertainment” event when they unveil the new iPhones. I think the wait is ultimately worth it though.

 

[macduke]

I wonder if they will rename it iPad Neo?

 

[TheBeverage]

WHERE
IS
THE
UPDATED
APPLE
TV

What would it do that the current one cannot?

 

[M4irmidnight]

In his newsletter over the weekend, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple was likely to announce at least some but possibly not all of the following products between March 2 and March 4: the iPhone 17e, MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs, updated entry-level iPad and iPad Air models, and a lower-cost MacBook with an iPhone chip.

As it turns out, Apple announced nearly all of those products, with the sole exception being an updated entry-level iPad. In fact, we got two more products on top, in the form of an updated Studio Display and a higher-end Studio Display XDR.

Apple is not expected to unveil any additional products this week, so the wait for an iPad 12 continues for now. The device is expected to have two key upgrades over the iPad 11, including a faster A18 chip and Apple Intelligence support. In fact, one rumor claimed that the iPad 12 might even be powered by Apple's latest A19 chip.

No other major changes have been rumored so far for the iPad 12, so we expect the device to have the same overall design as the current model.

Apple Intelligence is already available on all other current-generation iPad models, including the iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro.

Apple released the iPad 11 with an A16 chip in March 2025, with U.S. pricing starting at $349.

Article Link: Missing From Apple's Announcements: iPad 12 With Apple Intelligence

Just laminate the screen for crying out loud. This isn’t groundbreaking stuff.