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- A rumor recently suggested that 2025’s iPad Air would pack Apple’s high-end M4 chipset.
- A more credible leak now indicates that the upcoming iPad Air will likely pack the M3 chip.
- Apple will likely name its forthcoming budget phone the iPhone SE 4, not the iPhone 16E.
Last week, a Bloomberg report stated that Apple may skip the M3 chip and directly upgrade the iPad Air from M2 to M4. However, a more plausible leak has now contradicted the previous rumor, suggesting that the M4 SoC will remain exclusive to the latest iPad Pro and Mac computers.
Reputable leaker Evan Blass has found official references to some of Apple’s upcoming products, revealing some of their potential names, display sizes, and processors. For starters, the iPad Air will seemingly pack the M3 chip rather than the M4. So, those seeking a tablet fueled by Apple’s latest chip may still need to opt for the highest-end Pro variant. Otherwise, like its predecessor, the iPad Air M3 will likely offer 11-inch and 13-inch variants.