Apple is releasing new standard iPad and iPad Air models in March 2025, with the 11th-generation standard iPad featuring an A16 chipset and increased base storage.
The new iPad Air models, M3 iPad Airs, released alongside the standard iPad, provide a minor performance upgrade and are twice as fast as the previous M1 iPad Airs.
The iPad Mini, seventh generation (A17 Pro), launched in October 2024, offers a balance between portability and performance, featuring the A17 Pro processor.
The latest iPad Pro models, with M4 processors, were launched in May 2024, featuring AI-focused enhancements and OLED displays.
The iPad Pro line includes the 11-inch and 13-inch models, with higher prices compared to previous generations, starting at $999 and $1,299.
To identify your iPad model, look for the model number in the Settings app or etched on the back of the iPad.
The 10th-generation iPad from 2022 features an A14 Bionic chip, a larger screen, USB-C port, and improved cameras.
Apple's iPad Air, fifth generation (2022), runs on the M1 processor, offers 5G connectivity, and starts at $599.
The ninth-generation iPad from 2021 is praised for its affordability, A13 Bionic chip, and support for the first-gen Apple Pencil.
The sixth-generation iPad Mini from 2021 features an A15 Bionic chip, redesigned look with narrower borders, and support for second-gen Apple Pencil.