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However, these have yet to materialize. So, which iPads will the company headquartered in Cupertino launch in 2023?
11th Generation iPad: Possible
When Apple introduced the iPad Gen 10 last year, they continued to offer the Gen 9 iPad at a more affordable price.
Given Apple's pattern of introducing new versions of its budget iPad line every year, we're likely to see the iPad Gen 11 by the end of this year. This tablet is likely to feature a design similar to its predecessor and an upgraded A15 Bionic processor. We can also expect Apple to improve the tablet's system.
iPad mini 7: Uncertain
Apple unveiled the 6th generation in September 2021 with a completely revamped design. This compact tablet boasts the A15 Bionic chip, delivering impressive performance capable of meeting various user needs, including heavy gaming.
Therefore, the current iPad mini lineup features high-end hardware and may not require an update this year. With its sleek and modern design featuring uniformly thin bezels on all four sides, it's highly likely that Apple won't release an iPad mini 7 this year.
iPad Air 6: Uncertain
Consequently, many are anticipating significant improvements in the iPad Air 6. Features such as a horizontally-oriented front camera, M2 chip, and Thunderbolt port are potential upgrades for the 6th generation iPad Air. However, there is still limited information available about this device. While Apple may refresh its iPad Air lineup this year, it's also possible that this tablet will only make an appearance in 2024.
7th Generation iPad Pro: Highly Unlikely
The latest iPad Pro models, 11 and 12.9 inches, were just released in October 2022, featuring the addition of the M2 chip, Apple Pencil mouse support, Smart HDR 4, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3.
Therefore, it's unlikely that the company will introduce a new version of this product line this year. In fact, rumors suggest that Apple will unveil the next generation iPad Pro in 2024 with an OLED display.
14-inch iPad: Cancelled
The previously rumored 14.1-inch iPad slated for release in early 2023 seems to have been cancelled, according to recent reports.
Initial rumors indicated that the 14.1-inch iPad would feature a Mini-LED display and ProMotion, but subsequent sources suggested that the tablet would use an LCD screen like the iPad Air. This suggests that this tablet won't belong to the high-end iPad Pro line but could potentially be an entirely new iPad model focused on a large screen without the premium features found on iPad Pro models.
