Apple has updated a wide range of its smart products and accessories this month to meet the aspirations of its users around the world. Despite these comprehensive updates, which were eagerly anticipated by the technical community, the basic and expected version of the iPad 12, which supports Apple Intelligence features, was absent from the list of newly announced devices, which raised many questions about Apple’s future plans and the date of launching this economical tablet.
The leakers reassured Apple fans about the fate of this upcoming tablet. They confirmed that the new iPad, equipped with the advanced A18 chip to support Apple Intelligence technologies, is completely ready for launch, indicating that Apple is still planning to officially launch it in the market during the current year to enhance its sales in the economic devices category.
The technical leaks witness some interesting conflicts about the type of microprocessor on which this new version will be based. A previous report indicated the possibility of the iPad 12 being equipped with the latest and most advanced A19 chip instead of the A18 chip, which opens the door to expectations of providing exceptional performance and superior processing capabilities that exceed what competing tablets in the same price category offer.
Reliable technical sources do not expect any other fundamental changes to the design of this anticipated tablet. Experts believe that the new version will retain the same general design and familiar external appearance of the current model, with a primary focus on upgrading the internal components. It is worth noting that advanced Apple Intelligence features are already available in all current iPad devices, which include the advanced iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro versions.
This great anticipation comes almost a year after the launch of the previous generation of this successful economic series. Apple introduced the iPad 11 for the first time in March of 2025, relying on the powerful A16 chip to provide stable performance. This previous version is available in the American market at a price starting from 349 US dollars, which makes users hope to maintain the same competitive pricing for the next generation.
