iPad 12 with A18 Chip for Apple Intelligence Still Coming This Year

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports the entry-level iPad 12 with Apple Intelligence support is 'ready to go' and 'still coming this year,' with one earlier report suggesting it may have an A19 chip instead of A18.

Evidence Strength

Evidence

60%Strong

Based on original reporting

Reported by 2 independent publishers

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First tracked

March 22, 2026

Last updated

March 23, 2026

Sources

2 sources

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The Entry-Level Apple iPad 12 Is Still In The Offing This Year, Replete With The A18 Chip And Apple Intelligence - Wccftech
Wccftech·Mar 23
iPad 12 With A18 Chip for Apple Intelligence is 'Still Coming This Year'
Macrumors·Mar 22

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