On the 15th of last month, Apple unveiled a range of new products powered by the M5 chip. This move signaled that the bulk of this year's product refreshes were nearing completion, and it also shifted the public's focus to what Apple has in store for the coming year. In the tech - enthusiast world, there's a buzz of anticipation around new products expected next year, such as the iPhone 17e, MacBook Pro, and iPad. As per reports from foreign media, Apple has plans to roll out the 12th - generation iPad next year. This comes just a year after the 11th - generation model hit the market in March of this year. The upcoming iPad will retain an 11 - inch screen, a side - mounted Touch ID, and will see only minor adjustments in its body thickness. The most significant upgrade lies in the chip. The new iPad will be equipped with the A18 chip, which promises a substantial performance boost compared to the current iPad models. Moreover, after the upgrade, it will be compatible with Apple Intelligence. Industry insiders widely expect this new product to make its debut in the spring of next year, with March or April being the most likely launch windows.