New Entry-Level iPad With Apple Intelligence Likely Coming Late 2025

Apple's most affordable iPad model is expected to receive an update with Apple Intelligence capabilities in late 2025, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman. The iPhone SE is expected to gain Apple Intelligence features in March 2025, with the entry-level iPad following later in the year. Nearly every Apple device with a screen is expected to support Apple Intelligence by 2026. The entry-level iPad has not been updated since October 2022, and the delayed update may be due to the technical requirements of implementing AI capabilities in a budget-friendly device. The current 10th-generation iPad has an outdated A14 chip, and the next iPad may require a more advanced chip to support Apple Intelligence. The A16 chip used in the iPhone 15 models may not be sufficient, and an A17 Pro chip or A18 chip may be necessary. Apple recently announced the latest iPad mini with Apple Intelligence support and made changes to the iPad lineup, suggesting that an iPad 11 is not imminent. It is unclear if Apple will host a Mac-focused event in October, but an iPad 11 announcement is unlikely this month. The delayed update may be due to the technical requirements of implementing AI capabilities in a budget-friendly device. The entry-level iPad's update is expected to make Apple Intelligence more accessible to a wider range of users.