Apple reportedly plans three iPad updates for early 2027

Apple is reportedly preparing updates to its entry-level iPad, iPad Air and iPad Pro for the first half of 2027, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman. Apple has not announced the products, timing or specifications, and the reported plans trace to Gurman rather than independent confirmation. The entry-level iPad may receive a faster processor, with earlier hardware details pointing to an A19 chip and 8GB of RAM. Those specifications have not been confirmed. The reported memory increase could enable Apple Intelligence support, which the current entry-level model does not offer, but that capability has not been announced for a future device. The next iPad Air is expected to gain an OLED display and a faster chip. Gurman’s reporting identifies an M5 processor as a possibility, not a confirmed specification. The current Air uses an M4 chip. The OLED change would extend the display technology to another model in the lineup following the recent iPad mini refresh. For the next iPad Pro, Gurman has reported that Apple may add vapor-chamber cooling, which could help manage heat during demanding tasks. An M6 chip has been described as likely, but remains unconfirmed. The reports...