SMRTR TechDec 10, 2025Mac Rumors

iPad 12 Rumored to Get iPhone 17's A19 Chip, Breaking Apple Tradition

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Apple's upcoming iPad 12 may receive the current-generation A19 chip from the iPhone 17, according to internal documents, which would break the company's decade-long tradition of equipping budget iPads with older processors. This represents a significant departure from Apple's cost-saving strategy of using chips that are typically one to two generations behind current iPhone technology.

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