Apple Intelligence is coming to the the next entry-level iPad

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Apple's upcoming 12th-generation entry-level iPad is expected to feature the A19 chip and 8GB of RAM to support Apple Intelligence. The device will also include a C1X modem for 5G connectivity and an N1 chip for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Rumors suggest the tablet may launch in spring 2027 with a starting price of $449.

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▪Code found in Apple's system identifies the new iPad with an A19 chip and 8GB of RAM.
▪The hardware specifications meet the minimum requirements for running Apple Intelligence features.
▪The device is expected to include a C1X modem supporting sub-6GHz 5G and an N1 networking chip.
▪The N1 chip will enable support for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread technology.
▪Current rumors indicate a potential spring 2027 release date with a starting price of $449.

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News Apple Intelligence is coming to the the next entry-level iPad Lou Hartle 0 e-mail BlueSky Mastodon X Facebook Reddit Fri Sep 25 2026, 01:56 PM EDT · 1 minute read Apple's current iPad 11 Apple's next low-cost iPad is shaping up to get a faster chip and the hardware needed to run Apple Intelligence. The 12th-generation iPad is expected to bring Apple Intelligence and its Siri features to Apple's entry-level tablet. It could also gain faster cellular and wireless connectivity. This appears to be the same iPad that was rumored to release in early 2026. Details found in Apple's code, spotted by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris, identify an A19 chip and 8GB of RAM. The A19 supports Apple Intelligence, while 8GB meets its minimum memory requirement.

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