What are the new models that are rumored to be released in 2023 and 2024, which is the first ``year in which no new iPad was released'' since the first iPad?

Apple introduced the iPad in January 2010 and has continued to release a new version of the iPad every year for the past 12 years, but the new iPad hasn't been released until 2023. MacRumor, an Apple-related news site, analyzes the history of iPad releases over the past 12 years and summarizes the new iPad that is rumored to be released in 2024.

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The history of iPad releases as shown by MacRumor is as follows.
2010: iPad (1st generation)
2011: iPad 2
2012: iPad (3rd generation) , iPad (4th generation) , iPad mini (1st generation)
2013: iPad Air (1st generation) , iPad mini 2
2014: iPad Air 2 , iPad mini 3
2015: iPad mini 4 , iPad Pro 12.9 inch (1st generation)
2016: iPad Pro 9.7 inch
2017: iPad (5th generation) , iPad Pro 12.9 inch (2nd generation) , iPad Pro 10.5 inch
2018: iPad (6th generation) , iPad Pro 11 inch (1st generation) , iPad Pro 12.9 inch (3rd generation)
2019: iPad (7th generation) , iPad Air (3rd generation) , iPad mini (5th generation)
2020: iPad (8th generation) , iPad Air (4th generation) , iPad Pro 11 inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9 inch (4th generation)
2021: iPad (9th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) , iPad Pro 11 inch (3rd generation) , iPad Pro 12.9 inch (5th generation)
2022: iPad (10th generation) , iPad Air (5th generation) , iPad Pro 11 inch (4th generation) , iPad Pro 12.9 inch (6th generation)
2023: None

Looking at the iPad release timeline, only one model was released in 2010, 2011, and 2016, but four new iPads were released in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Ta. iMore, a media outlet that deals with Apple-related news, points out that the reason why many new iPads appeared from 2020 to 2022 is that ``demand for tablets has increased due to the new coronavirus pandemic.''

MacRumor has two main guesses as to why there were no new releases in 2023. First: 'As the iPad becomes more advanced and widespread, the urgency for frequent upgrades diminishes, forcing Apple to reevaluate its tablet strategy and think twice about the direction of the device.' That's what it means.

In addition, the iPad has been subject to various criticisms, such as the complicated lineup and debate over the direction of iPadOS. Therefore, MacRumor speculates that ``Apple may be planning to rebuild its lineup with a clearer sense of purpose by pausing new releases for a year.'' In fact, a December 2023 Bloomberg report pointed out that Apple is planning multiple new models in early 2024 to revive Mac and iPad sales.

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As for other specific upgrades, MacRumor says that 2024 will be a pretty important year for the iPad's direction and lineup, based on rumors and analyst predictions. According to MacRumor, predictions made by the end of 2023 include that 'all entry-level iPads will have updated hardware,' and 'iPad Pro will have an OLED display, M3 chip announced in 2023, and a new laptop.' It is believed that at least 12 new features will be introduced, including ``keyboard accessories''. Furthermore, it is rumored that in 2024, there is a possibility of releasing ``6 iPads'', which is unprecedented in the past 12 years.