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Apple's Cheapest iPad Gets a Chip Bump: Is It Worth the Wait?

After a 2.5-year wait, Apple’s cheapest iPad is getting an upgrade with the powerful A17 Pro chip and Apple Intelligence, but don't expect any major design changes.

3 months ago

Upcoming iPad 11 Refresh: A Spec Bump with AI Enhancements

Last Update: October 2022, marking the 10th generation of the base model iPad.
Confirmed Upgrade: The new iPad 11 will feature an A17 Pro chip, a significant upgrade from the A14 Bionic, providing around a 40% speed improvement on the CPU. It will also have 8GB of RAM, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
AI Features: Apple Intelligence, including Genmoji, Image Playground, ChatGPT support, and an updated Siri, will be introduced to the cheapest iPad for the first time.
Potential Upgrades: Changes in color options, improved connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, and possibly the introduction of Stage Manager, a feature currently exclusive to higher-end iPads.
Storage: There's hope for an increase from 64GB to 128GB base storage.
Timeline: Expected to debut this spring, the iPad 11 will be a minor spec bump despite the long gap since the last update.