The iPad 11 already feels overdue, as the most recent model – the iPad 10.9 (2022) – was already released in March 2022. Still, according to some sources, we could be waiting a while, as there is disagreement over whether this next model will land in early or late 2024.
Still, in a sense there's no rush, as the current model remains one of the best tablets you can buy.
However, we've heard a few things about the iPad 11, and below you'll find all the current leaks and rumors. Below you will find our wish list with what we want most from Apple's next basic tablet.
Cut to the chase
- What is it? The next entry-level iPad
- When is it out? Possibly March, or maybe later in 2024
- How much is it? Possibly around $449 / £499 / AU$749
iPad 11 release date and price
The first iPad 2024 release date leak we heard suggested it will land between now (November 2023) and June 2024, which is a pretty wide window.
More recently we've heard that the iPad 11 will land in March, and this comes from a reputable source, so we're inclined to believe it. That said, we recently heard from another reputable source that the iPad 11 won't go into mass production until the second half of 2024. Another tipster has suggested the same launch window.
We don't know what the iPad 2024 will cost, but it may have a similar starting price as the iPad 10.9 (2022), which starts at $449 / £499 / AU$749. Then again, that tablet cost more than its predecessor, so it's possible that Apple will push the price up again.
iPad 11 news and leaks
There aren't many leaks about this tablet yet, but we've heard from multiple sources that the iPad 2024 will simply offer “spec upgrades”, suggesting this will be a minor update, likely with a new chipset but the same design and a 10.9-inch screen again.
Considering Apple has increased the screen size and changed the design for the iPad 10.9 (2022), we'd expect both things to remain the same for the next model; meaning a 10.9-inch screen and an iPad Air-like design are both likely.
However, in line with the leak above, we would think it will almost certainly have a new chipset. Or at least a newer one – the current iPad uses Apple's existing A14 Bionic, also seen in the iPhone 12 line and 2020's fourth-generation iPad Air, so the next model will likely be upgraded to , in any case, the found A15 Bionic on the iPhone 13.
What we want to see
No matter how good the iPad 10.9 (2022) is, it can always be better, so we hope the new iPad 11 includes some of the following changes and upgrades.
1. Apple Pencil 2 support
One of the more unusual aspects of the iPad 10.9 (2022) is that it supports the original Apple Pencil instead of the newer Apple Pencil 2. That's despite the move to a USB-C port, meaning you can't use the Apple Pencil can charge once (which charges via Lightning) without an adapter.
There are reasons for this decision, but overall it seems like a mistake, and we hope Apple will fix this for the next model.
2. A lower price, or at least no price increases
Apple has significantly increased the price for the iPad 10.9 (2022) compared to its predecessor, so for the next model we would ideally like to see the price drop as this is the company's cheapest range of tablets. But at the very least we don't want the price to rise any further.
3. A less reflective screen
While we were largely happy with the iPad 10.9 (2022)'s screen, we found in our review that the lack of an anti-reflective coating meant it could have quite a few reflections, especially when used outdoors.
We don't expect Apple to switch to a mini-LED or OLED screen, or pack in more pixels for the new iPad 11th generation, but we'd at least like to be able to use it comfortably outdoors, so hopefully this model will do well. have that coating.
4. More camera modes
Cameras are rarely a priority for tablets, and that's the case with the iPad 10.9 (2022). We're mostly okay with that, but the absence of both portrait mode and movie mode is noticeable and disappointing, so we'd like to see them included on the new iPad 2024.
5. Improved battery life
The iPad 10.9 (2022) actually has a pretty reasonable battery life, with our reviewer managing about 8-10 hours of constant use. That's in the same ballpark as most other iPads, but considering the MacBook Air (M2, 2022) lasted over 16 hours in our tests, we think Apple can do better considering a tablet isn't a million miles away is from a tablet. Laptop.
Even a few extra hours would make a difference, so we hope Apple will focus on that with the next model, as it could secure the iPad 2024's place among the best iPads.