Apple is reportedly planning to launch the low-cost iPad 11 in the second half of 2024, potentially featuring an A16 Bionic chip and improved camera hardware. The device is expected to retain the same design as the current model, with upgrades to its internals. Additionally, Apple may also announce the iPad mini 7 with upgraded internals, including a rumored A17 Pro chip. The company is set to release the iPad Air and OLED iPad Pro models with upgraded chips in March.
The seventh-generation iPad Mini is rumored to feature four main upgrades, including the A16 Bionic chip for improved performance, upgraded front and rear cameras, new color options, and a display with reduced "jelly scrolling" effect. The next-generation Magic Keyboard for iPad is also expected to have a larger trackpad and be 100% carbon neutral. While there are speculations about new iPad models launching this week, conflicting reports suggest that the release may not happen until later this year.
Multiple unreleased iPhone models, including iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, have been discovered in the tvOS 17 beta code. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are expected to feature the A16 Bionic chip, while the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max may be powered by a new A17 chip. Additionally, there are two other unidentified iPhone models associated with the A15 Bionic chip. The presence of these models in the code hints at potential upcoming releases from Apple.
The upcoming iPhone 15 series will not include a red variant, which has been popularly associated with the (PRODUCT)RED partnership that Apple has maintained for the past 16 years. However, the series will feature a frosted back glass finish similar to the "Pro" models, an A16 Bionic chip, Dynamic Island, a USB Type-C port, and a 48MP primary lens, offering improved camera capabilities.
