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Report: Apple plans three new iPad models in 2027

DevicesNovember 3, 20261 min read

Apple is reportedly preparing three new iPad models for the first half of 2027. The entry-level iPad, the iPad Air and the iPad Pro are all expected to get updates.

What happened

A media report based on Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman says Apple has three new iPad models in the works for early 2027. The entry-level iPad, the iPad Air and the iPad Pro should all be updated in the first half of the year. The new iPad mini with an OLED screen was just shown, but it also became much more expensive.

Key numbers

The entry-level iPad now costs 499 euros, up from 379 euros.
The new iPad mini and the iPad Air (11 inch) differ by only 50 euros in price.
The new iPad mini goes on sale on November 6.
The entry-level iPad was last updated in March 2025 and has the A16 chip. It is now the oldest iPad Apple sells.
The iPad Air last got an update in March 2026.

Background

An OLED screen uses organic light-emitting material to show bright, sharp colors. The iPad Air is Apple's mid-range tablet. Apple's iPad Pro was the first iPad to get a tandem OLED screen in 2024. A vapor chamber is a flat cooling part that moves heat away from the chip, like the one in current Pro iPhones.

Why it matters

Apple raised prices on its cheapest iPad, so it now sits well above rival tablets. Better parts may help justify the higher price. A new iPad Air with an OLED screen could also make the price go up for a popular model, but Gurman did not give details. Buyers should watch for changes in price and performance.

What to watch

Whether the entry-level iPad gets a much better chip and features in 2027.
Whether the iPad Air's price rises with its new OLED screen.
How much faster and better cooled the iPad Pro becomes with a vapor chamber.
Whether Apple confirms these plans. So far, the news comes only from a media report.

Glossary

Bloomberg: A large US news company that covers business and technology.
Mark Gurman: A Bloomberg reporter who often writes about Apple's plans.
iPad Air: Apple's mid-range tablet, sitting between the entry-level and Pro models.

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