New iPad Air Could Launch in October

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Sujata Singh

Apple is gearing for another event next month, likely to bring new iPads.

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Earlier reports suggested the new iPad Pro with M3 chip could be announced.

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But now it seems the company will only launch the iPad Air 6 variant through a marketing launch video.

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Apple has started using the M-series chip for the iPad Air since the 2022 variant.

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The iPad Air 6 could use the M2 chip or Apple could bring it directly with the upcoming M3 chipset.

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Powering the iPad Air with M-series chip allows the company to upgrade the RAM to 8GB and also bring iPad Pro-centric features.

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It is likely that Apple will save the major products for the Spring event in March 2024.

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The iPad Pro models could be upgraded to OLED panel and design changes for next year.

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Apple could bring two models with 11-inch and 13-inch OLED screen for the iPad Pros and a new-look Magic Keyboard.

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