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Leaked Identifiers Hint at Exciting New M5 iPads for 2025

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  • Fresh leaks suggest Apple is cooking up new iPads with big chip upgrades for 2025.
  • Spotted codes hint at an M5 iPad Pro, A17 iPad mini, and more.
  • Apple might be gearing up for a yearly iPad release cycle, just like iPhones.
  • Two canceled projects and three future models: here's what we know.
  • Dive into the latest Apple rumors and see what's possibly coming next year.

In just two months since Apple launched the M2 iPad Air and the M4 iPad Pro, fresh leaks hint at what might be coming in 2025. A new device identifier leak spotted by Nicolás Álvarez and shared by @aaronp613 on X suggests that four new iPad models could be in development. These include Wi-Fi and Cellular versions of several models.

The identifiers hint at devices like the iPad15,7 and iPad15,8, likely representing the A16 11th Gen iPad in both Wi-Fi and Cellular versions. Additionally, the iPad16,1 and iPad16,2 seem to point to an A17 iPad mini 7th Gen. The codes, which follow a familiar pattern, suggest significant updates across the board, including a potential M5 iPad Pro.

Historically, Apple's identifiers often use a value lower than the chip inside the device. For example, the 2022 iPad is identified as iPad 13,18 with an A14 chip. The M-series devices use a similar scheme, making it plausible that the iPad17,3 and iPad17,4 are M5-powered tablets. If these identifiers are accurate, we could see new iPad, iPad mini, and iPad Pro models soon. Apple recently announced their latest iPads in May 2024: the M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad AirPhoto via Apple Inc. // Apple recently announced their latest iPads in May 2024: the M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air Given that Apple recently refreshed some iPad models this year, new releases are likely slated for 2025. The leak points to major updates, including the M5 iPad Pro and significant chip upgrades for the iPad mini 7 and the 11th generation iPad. Device identifiers from Apple's software suggest that the iPhone 16 will come with an A18 chip, and similarly, three new iPads could be on the horizon. A concept image of how Apple's A18 may look. Apple's A18 chip is expected to be announced this year in September, alongside the iPhone 16. The leak, shared on X by @aaronp613, revealed identifiers for the iPad mini 7, iPad 11, and a new M5 iPad Pro. This is particularly surprising given the recent launch of the M4 iPad Pro. It suggests Apple might be moving to a yearly upgrade cycle for iPads, similar to its iPhone and Mac lineup. The iPads, marked as 17,1 through 17,4, likely indicate 11-inch and 13-inch models in both Wi-Fi and Cellular configurations.

The identifiers also suggest a new 11th-generation iPad, identified as 15,7 and 15,8, which will reportedly feature the A16 chip. Though this chip debuted in the iPhone 14 Pro in 2022, it's still powerful enough for Apple's base model iPad. This marks a notable upgrade from the A14 Bionic chip in the iPad 10.

Additionally, the iPad mini 7, identified by codes iPad16,1 and iPad16,2, is expected to feature the A17 chip. Whether it's the A17 Pro from the iPhone 15 Pro or a variant remains unclear, but it promises enhanced processing power and efficiency. This upgrade could maintain the iPad mini's status as the best iPad for reading, thanks to its size and improved battery life.

The leak also revealed two canceled projects: an A14 iPad and an M3 iPad Pro. The A14 iPad could have been another size variant of the base model iPad. The M3 iPad Pro identifiers suggest that Apple might have planned to launch an M3 version late last year but skipped it in favor of an early M4 release, possibly to showcase its AI capabilities. This decision might indicate Apple's strategy to stay ahead in the competitive AI hardware market.

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Published to Apple Scoop on 1st August, 2024.
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