We’ve seen a bunch of new iPad releases over the course of 2024, but there’s one upgrade that has been noticeably absent. Rumors claimed that an iPad 11 could be on the way, but so far there’s been no sign of the entry-level machine.

Apple has updated almost the entire iPad lineup this year, except for the entry-level model – which hasn’t been

The iPad 11 is also expected to launch alongside the iPadOS 18.3 update, which will be pre-installed on the device. Apple usually rolls out its .3 updates in January, so it's possible that the new iPad and the software update will launch together. This would mean that buyers of the iPad 11 will enjoy all the latest features right from the start.

Just a heads up, if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the sale. It's one of the ways we keep the lights on here. Click here for more.The next vanilla iPad likely won't get any cosmetic upgrades or new features but only a new A-series processor like the most recent iPad Mini to run Apple Intelligence features.

Apple plans to release an entry-level iPad 11 in the spring and iPadOS 18.3 will be pre-installed on the shipped devices, according to a source

Apple's iPad 11 launch is likely set for early 2025, potentially in January or March, alongside the iPadOS 18.3 update. The new model is expected to include 5G connectivity and utilize the A17 Pro chipset.