Overview
- Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman and multiple outlets report that Apple is planning updates for the entry iPad, iPad Air and iPad Pro in the first half of 2027, but Apple has not officially announced these products.
- The entry iPad is said to be upgraded with an A19 chip, 8 GB of RAM, an N1 Wi‑Fi 7 chip and a C1X modem so it can run Apple Intelligence locally with little change to the chassis or screen.
- Reports indicate the iPad Air would receive an OLED display and likely an M5 chip with Touch ID in the power button and a possible 11‑inch price near $799–$899, while the iPad Pro is expected to get an M6 chip and a vapor‑chamber cooling system to sustain heavier workloads.
- Apple executives have acknowledged persistent shortages of the new iPhone Duo and said they cannot predict when supply will meet demand, and the company confirmed a very small percentage of units were returned for display damage and are being replaced.
- Repair group iFixit has proposed a hinge support‑plate may press under the fold and cause some screen breaks, a hypothesis that is under investigation and could further affect supply if confirmed; strong reviews for the pricier 2026 iPad mini underscore how component cost inflation is reshaping Apple’s pricing and lineup decisions.