Leak Unveils Chip Details for 16 Forthcoming Apple Devices. A recent online leak has shed light on the chip configurations for an array of Apple devices slated for release in the near future. The revelation, stemming from a highly credible source, includes information on eight yet-to-be-released Apple gadgets equipped with the A14 Bionic, A17 Pro, and M2 chips, according to their chip identifier (CPID) listing.
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Among the devices anticipated are:
- Two devices powered by the A14 Bionic chip, speculated to be the next-generation iPad in both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular models. There’s ambiguity regarding the exact model numbers, leading to speculation that these could be either refreshed versions of the 10th Generation iPad or perhaps even a new HomePod featuring a display.
- Two devices featuring the A17 Pro chip, possibly pertaining to the seventh-generation iPad mini, available in both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular models. It remains unclear whether this will utilize an A17 Pro chip specifically or a variant of the A17.
- Four devices boasting the M2 chip, believed to be the sixth-generation iPad Air with both 10.9 and 12.9-inch display options, in Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular models.
This leak also hints at no chip upgrade for the upcoming entry-level iPad model, suggesting it might retain the A14 Bionic chip found in the current 10th-generation model. While the possibility of a new HomePod with a display is intriguing, the use of model numbers by Apple makes this less likely.
Surprisingly, the leak suggests the iPad mini could leapfrog expectations by moving directly to an A17 chipset, bypassing the anticipated A16 Bionic chip upgrade. This would represent a significant enhancement over the current A15 Bionic chip in the sixth-generation model.
In addition to these details, the leak hints at eight other identifiers linked to two unreleased chips, likely corresponding to the iPhone 16 series and the forthcoming iPad Pro models with 11- and 13-inch displays. Contrary to prior expectations, the next-gen iPad Pro, rumored for launch later this month, might feature the M3 chip introduced in October 2023, though an M4 chip inclusion has not been ruled out.
Moreover, the entire iPhone 16 lineup is expected to utilize the A18 chip, aligning with previous speculations. However, the Pro models within this series, namely the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, are anticipated to be distinguished as “A18 Pro,” despite sharing the same CPID as the standard models, possibly through the deactivation of certain modules to create differentiation.
This comprehensive leak offers a tantalizing glimpse into Apple’s roadmap for its device lineup, highlighting significant upgrades across the board and setting the stage for an exciting series of launches.