Apple iPad 11 to feature A17 Pro chip with AI features, launch expected in spring- All details

Apple’s upcoming iPad 11 is set to feature the A17 Pro chip, bringing new AI capabilities, upgraded performance, and exciting updates for the entry-level tablet market.

By: MD IJAJ KHAN
| Updated on: Jan 14 2025, 07:12 IST
Apple iPad 10th Gen in for Review: Step towards a modern era
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1/8 The Apple iPad 10th Generation goes up the price ladder with a higher starting price of Rs. 44900. (Amritanshu / HT Tech)
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2/8 The Apple iPad 10th Generation gets the new iPad Pro design with slim display bezels and the flat sides. (Amritanshu / HT Tech)
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3/8 The Apple iPad 10th Generation has eerie similarities to the iPad Air 5th Gen but the dimensions are different. Also, the FaceTime camera sits in the center and there's no support for the Apple Pencil 2nd Gen. (Amritanshu / HT Tech)
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4/8 The Apple iPad 10th Generation gets a stereo speaker setup, a power-key mounted Touch ID sensor, and a USB-C port for charging. (Amritanshu / HT Tech)
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5/8 The Apple iPad 10th Generation runs on iPadOS 16.1, offering all the new multitasking features and improved performance. (Amritanshu / HT Tech)
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6/8 The 10.9-inch display has thinner bezels and uses an IPS LCD panel. However, the panel isn't laminated to the glass, and it only supports the 1st Gen Apple Pencil. The refresh rate is set at 60Hz. (Amritanshu / HT Tech)
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7/8 Apple iPad 10th Generation also gets a new Magic Keyboard Folio case, offering the Magic Keyboard and a convenient Folio case to enhance productivity. (Amritanshu / HT Tech)
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8/8 As for the firepower, the Apple iPad 10th Generation relies on the Apple A14 Bionic chip from the iPhone 12. Performance is adequately fast and smooth, and it also supports 5G networks on the Cellular models. (Amritanshu / HT Tech)
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Apple’s upcoming iPad 11 will feature the A17 Pro chip, bringing enhanced performance and AI features. (Representative image) (HT Tech)

Apple's upcoming iPad 11 will reportedly feature the A17 Pro chip, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The iPad 11 is expected to be the next entry-level tablet from Apple, and this chip will power the new device, aligning with previous speculation about the inclusion of Apple Intelligence, the company's AI features.

iPad 11: Challenges with the N3B 3nm Process

The A17 Pro chip is built on the first-generation N3B 3nm process, which has faced challenges due to high costs and limited performance improvements over earlier models. Although there were concerns about this chip's viability, Apple's recent product releases, such as the M4 chip in the iPad Pro, suggested the company might move away from the first-generation 3nm process quickly.

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Apple has historically used older chips in its budget devices, as seen in the iPhone 14 series, where the base model used the A15 Bionic chip. However, Apple deviated from this trend with the iPhone 16 series, using the A18 chip across all models, signalling the end of the A17 chip's lifecycle.

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iPad Mini Strategy Reflects New Approach

Despite this, the iPad Mini 7th generation surprised many by incorporating the A17 Pro chip instead of the newer A18. This decision made sense for the iPad Mini's target audience and production scale. Now, Apple plans to adopt a similar strategy for the iPad 11, with entry-level models, internally referred to as J481 and J482, expected to feature the A17 Pro chip. The new models will likely include 8GB of memory, doubling the current 4GB in the entry-level iPad, to support the new AI features.

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Apple is also expected to use a binned version of the A17 Pro chip, similar to the iPad Mini, which could help control costs while maintaining adequate performance. The iPad 11, along with updated iPad Air models, a new iPhone SE, and refreshed Magic Keyboards, is expected to launch in the spring.

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First Published Date: 13 Jan, 13:00 IST
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