A new report suggests Apple could break from its long-standing chip strategy for its entry-level iPad, potentially equipping the 2026 model with the same A19 processor found in the latest iPhone 17. The claim, published by Macworld, has raised eyebrows across the industry due to its inconsistency with earlier leaks and Apple’s usual cost-focused approach for its most affordable tablet.
Internal code document reportedly points to A19 chip
According to Macworld, an internal Apple code document lists the next-generation budget iPad as running the A19…

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