Apple’s CFO Suggests Potential Delay for Upcoming ‘iPad 12’ Model

Apple has released several new products this year, including the iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Air, MacBook Neo, and AirPods Max 2. However, one product notably missing is a new entry-level iPad. There have been rumors circulating about a 12th-generation iPad, but it did not make an appearance during Apple’s recent events.

The standard iPad has typically seen annual refreshes, with the current model being the 11th generation. The first four generations were released between 2010 and 2013, followed by two years of the original iPad Air. After focusing on the iPad Pro lineup, Apple returned to the “iPad” name in 2017 with the fifth-generation model. The 10th-generation model was redesigned in 2022, followed by an 18-month gap before the release of the 11th-generation model in 2025.

Many believe that the current iPad is due for a refresh, possibly with an A18 or A19 chip. The lack of AI capability in the A16 chip of the “iPad 11” has left it out of Apple’s flagship features, leading to speculation about an upcoming update.

Speculation suggests that Apple may be waiting to release a new iPad to avoid undercutting its other products. It is expected that the new iPad could be released this spring, although recent comments from Apple’s CFO hint at a potential delay.

While it is uncertain when the next iPad will be released, there is a possibility of an announcement at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June. If not, a release in September would align with Apple’s usual product release schedule.

Overall, the delay in releasing a new iPad has raised questions about Apple’s strategy and the future of its tablet lineup. Customers will have to wait and see when the next iPad will make its debut. Transform the following statement:

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