From PCMAG · Jibin Joseph · · 1m 10s
New iPad 12 Leak Reveals Key Specs
Apple's next iPad to feature A19 chip and Apple Intelligence support.
In brief
Apple's next iPad to feature A19 chip and Apple Intelligence support. Apple will add Apple Intelligence to its entry-level iPad with an A19 chip, bumping RAM to 8GB for AI features. Originally reported by PCMAG.
New iPad 12 Leak
Apple hasn't updated its entry-level iPad since March last year, and a leak suggests major performance improvements for a refreshed tablet.
A19 Chip and Apple Intelligence
The leak reveals the 12th-generation iPad will use an A19 chip and add Apple Intelligence support, bumping RAM from 6GB to at least 8GB.
Apple Intelligence Support
Currently, the iPad 11 is the only Apple tablet without Apple Intelligence, while Air, Pro, and mini models all have it.
New Networking Chips
The report claims Apple will equip the 12th-gen iPad with its in-house C1X modem and N1 networking chip for 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and smart home protocols.
Price Increase Context
Apple raised the starting price of the 11th-gen iPad from $349 to $449 to offset rising memory and component costs.
Upcoming Release Timeline
Bloomberg revised the iPad 12 release timeline to Q1 2027 after earlier projections for 2026, with potential iPad mini updates before year-end.
The takeaway
Apple will add Apple Intelligence to its entry-level iPad with an A19 chip, bumping RAM to 8GB for AI features.
