GoKawiilWe’re heading into a summer of software unveilings, but Apple has 15+ new hardware products rumored to launch later in the year—including multiple iPads. Here’s the latest on new iPads to expect.
#1: iPad mini with OLED display
The iPad mini might not be the most popular model, but it does have its enthusiastic fans. And later this year, a new iPad mini is rumored to launch that brings at least one big change.
Reporting from several sources, including Bloomberg, has said the next iPad mini will gain an OLED display.
The current iPad mini’s LCD has been one of the only main complaints about the product. That’s in part due to a “jelly scrolling” issue that was somewhat resolved in the latest model, but isn’t completely gone.
Upgrading to OLED should remove any lingering doubts about the display, especially if it’s anything like the iPad Pro’s tandem OLED.
We’re also expecting an upgraded chip in the new iPad mini. The current mini has an A17 Pro chip, so it already supports Apple Intelligence. The new model might get an A19 chip, and improved water resistance is also rumored.
#2: Base model iPad with new chip for AI features
Alongside the new iPad mini, Apple reportedly has one more iPad coming this year: an upgraded base model.
Rumors had pointed to a March launch for the latest base iPad, but instead Apple only debuted a new iPad Air with no other iPad update.
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