Apple is set to launch its next entry-level iPad in Spring 2025, with speculation surrounding whether it will feature Apple Intelligence capabilities. The company has already released the iPad mini 7, which supports iOS 18 and boasts a more powerful A17 Pro chip and 8GB of RAM. However, if Apple were to bring Apple Intelligence to the entry-level iPad, it would likely require similar specs.
The presence of an A17 Pro chip and 8GB of RAM is crucial for Apple’s new AI features. The current cheapest device available supports everything iOS 18 has to offer, but introducing Apple Intelligence on a lower-end model poses questions about why it wasn’t included in the iPhone 15 and iPhone 14 Pro models. According to a reliable source, an entry-level iPad running iPadOS 18.3 is expected to launch in Spring 2025.
However, another expert suggests that Apple may not introduce a full-fledged version of Apple Intelligence for a single device like the entry-level iPad. Instead, it’s likely to stick to a more basic approach. With iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3 set to be released in late January or early February, the timing aligns with other upcoming launches, including the M3 iPad Air and iPhone SE 4. It remains to be seen whether Apple will make the entry-level iPad a major hub for Apple Intelligence capabilities.
Source: https://wccftech.com/apple-intelligence-on-entry-level-ipad