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Entry-Level iPad lands with A16 chip, but Apple Intelligence remains unavailable

Entry-Level iPad lands with A16 chip, but Apple Intelligence remains unavailable
source: gettyimages
April 23, 2026

Apple’s latest refresh of the entry-level iPad brings an A16 chip to the base model, yet it stops short of enabling Apple Intelligence, at least according to Apple’s official tech specs.

What was rumored vs what happened

Where Apple Intelligence stands in Apple’s lineup

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