For several years, Apple’s cheapest iPad has been overlooked, continuing to run on the over four-year-old A14 chipset. Earlier this year, the price dropped from $449 to $349, but a significant update is finally expected this spring. This will mark Apple’s first major update to its entry-level iPad in over two and a half years. Here’s what can be anticipated from the iPad 11.
Apple Intelligence
Most likely, the entry-level iPad of the next generation will support Apple Intelligence. However, it’s not clear what engines it will use. Since the first-generation 3nm process is expensive, the A18 chip is a potential contender. Since Apple had plenty of binned chips leftover after making the iPhone 15 Pro, it’s probable that the new iPad mini is the sole device to employ the A17 Pro chip.
Features such as Genmoji, Image Playground, notification summaries, ChatGPT, the redesigned Siri, and more will be available on the next iPad. By the time it debuts this spring, Apple ought to have released all of the Apple Intelligence capabilities.
Better Connectivity
The new iPad is said to have Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6E, which are major upgrades over the current model’s Wi-Fi 6 and 5.2, respectively.
Users will experience improved connectivity, quicker speeds, and reduced latency. Furthermore, there are rumours that the iPad 11 may have Apple’s first 5G modems, which would enhance the cellular versions’ network performance.
iPad 11 New Magic Keyboard
Apple might launch a more budget-friendly Magic Keyboard for the iPad 11. Unlike the current folio-style keyboard for the iPad 10, this new accessory is expected to feature a traditional keyboard design, aiming to boost user productivity.
iPad 11 Release Timeline
Bloomberg reports that the iPad 11 will retain the 2022 design while offering performance enhancements. It is likely to debut in spring alongside the iPhone SE and iPad Air.
The spring 2025 release of the iPad 11 will deliver essential updates to Apple’s entry-level tablet, enhancing its competitiveness in the affordable tablet market.
The expected price of iPad 11 is ₨281,999.00 – ₨615,999.00.
