HIGHLIGHTS

•The 9th geniPad will be phased out when the 11th gen model is launched

•iPad Pro models will get the M3 chip, OLED displays

•The iPad Pro will also get a revamped magic keyboard attachment

Apple did not introduce new iPad models this year and is believed to be planning a long overdue overhaul of its popular tablet lineup in 2024. The Cupertino, California-based company is said to be working on introducing new iPad Pro and iPad Air models next year. Apple is also reportedly planning to clear up its cluttered iPad offerings. The iPhone maker currently sells five different iPad models — the iPad Pro, iPad Air, ninth and 10th generation regular iPad models, and the iPad mini. A new report says that the company intends to establish distinction between the Pro and Air models, with the former getting an M3 chipset.

According to Mark Gurman's Power On newsletter on Bloomberg, the upcoming iPad Pro models will bring changes that clearly distinguish them as the top-of-the-line iPad. In addition to the M3 chip, the next iPad Pro will reportedly get an OLED screen, a revamped magic keyboard accessory, and an updated design.

The upcoming iPad Air models, on the other hand, will run on the lower-powered M2 chip. While this represents a step down from the Pro model, it will be a considerable upgrade over the 10th generation standard iPad, which is powered by an A14 Bionic chip.

Both the iPad Pro and iPad Air will reportedly arrive in two different screen sizes. The Air will include 10.9-inch and 12.9-inch display variants, while the Pro model will offer slightly bigger displays at 11 and 13 inches. As reported last week, both the new iPad Pro and the iPad Air are set to be introduced in March 2024