Apple has one too many iPads in its lineup, and it will fix this with some more new iPads

[phillynewsnow]

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• Apple is said to be working on two screen sizes of the iPad Air and two of the iPad Pro, which are expected to launch in early 2024.
• Later, the iPad 11th-generation launch will phase out the iPad 9th-generation and some older accessories.
• This is said to simplify the iPad lineup.

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The iPad has been a category-defining success for Apple, changing the perception of what a tablet can do. Even though Android tablets have always existed, only the iPad has thrived. But in an effort to diversify its lineup with options and serve more needs across price points, Apple has ended up with a surprisingly confusing iPad lineup that contrasts with the much simpler iPhone, Apple Watch, and even Mac lineup. But a simpler iPad lineup could be on the horizon once Apple launches newer iPads in the coming months.

Apple’s current iPad lineup in 2023 looks like this:



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