Over the years, we’ve seen Apple’s iPads slowly veer away from the massive bezels and residential button to one thing extra modern and full screened. However, not all of Apple’s iPads underwent that design change, and a type of is the “regular” iPad which is basically Apple’s entry-level mannequin.

However, in keeping with the newest episode of Power On, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed that Apple may make an replace later this yr. Gurman claims that Apple will probably be launching a ninth-generation iPad this fall the place it won’t solely include a quicker processor, however it’s anticipated to additionally sport a thinner design.

Bloomberg’s @markgurman particulars Apple’s plans for brand new iPhone updates later this yr, together with new Apple watches, airpods and extra https://t.co/SCBvhfAGip pic.twitter.com/3xo0fHqbnD

— Bloomberg (@enterprise) August 19, 2021

The final time Apple up to date the iPad was in 2020 the place it got here with the A12 Bionic chipset. Given that 2020 noticed the launch of the A14 Bionic, it stands to cause that this might be how Apple is chopping on prices, and it additionally signifies that for this yr’s refresh, possibly it may see an improve to the A13 or A14.

As for the design, Gurman claims that it is going to be thinner, however we’re unsure if we’re taking a look at comparable design adopted by the iPad Air and iPad Pro, or if it’ll keep on with the identical design however simply thinner. Either approach, should you’re in search of a brand new entry-level iPad, then this fall may see it launch, however take these claims with a grain of salt for now.

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