Apple Expected to Launch iPad 11 with iPadOS 18.3 in Early 2025

Highlights

• Apple is expected to launch the iPad 11 in early 2025 coinciding with the release of iPadOS 18.3.
• The device may arrive as early as late January or February.
• The iPad 11 is anticipated to include Apple’s first wireless modem for both Wi-Fi, 5G connectivity and the A17 Pro.
• Apple might also unveil a new iPhone SE and an updated iPad Air in spring 2025.

Apple’s entry-level iPad hasn’t seen an update since 2022, but that’s about to change. Reports suggest that the iPad 11 is set to launch in early 2025, bringing some exciting upgrades to Apple’s most affordable tablet.

An anonymous yet reliable source on X (formerly Twitter) recently revealed that Apple plans to release the iPad 11 early next year coinciding with the launch of iPadOS 18.3. The new software is expected to come pre-installed on the device.

Last week, the first beta of iPadOS 18.3 was made available to developers, although it didn’t introduce any major new features beyond supporting vacuum cleaner robots in the Home app.

However, it’s likely Apple has been working behind the scenes to ensure compatibility with the new iPad 11.

Apple typically releases its “.3” updates for iOS and iPadOS in late January. While Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman predicted a spring 2025 launch for the iPad 11, this report narrows the timeframe suggesting the device could arrive as early as late January or February.

The iPad 11 is expected to feature Apple’s first wireless modem enabling both Wi-Fi and 5G connectivity. Interestingly, the same leaker revealed that Apple had been testing a prototype of the iPad 11 with the A14 chip from the iPad 10.

However, the final version is expected to include a faster processor possibly the A17 Pro from the iPad mini optimised for Apple Intelligence features.

The current iPad 10 is priced at $349 while discounts bring it as low as $279 on platforms like Amazon. If you’re considering a new iPad, it’s worth waiting for the iPad 11, which will likely offer better performance and connectivity features.

Apple might also unveil a new iPhone SE and an updated iPad Air in spring 2025. It’s possible these products will be announced alongside the iPad 11 either at a special event or through a series of video releases.

FAQs

Q1. When is the iPad 11 expected to launch and what software will it come with?

Answer. The iPad 11 is expected to launch in early 2025, coinciding with the release of iPadOS 18.3. The new software is expected to come pre-installed on the device.

Q2. What are the expected new features of the iPad 11?

Answer. The iPad 11 is anticipated to include Apple’s first wireless modem for both Wi-Fi and 5G connectivity and a faster processor, possibly the A17 Pro.

Q3. What other products might Apple unveil in spring 2025?

Answer. Apple might also unveil a new iPhone SE and an updated iPad Air in spring 2025, potentially alongside the iPad 11.

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