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Apple is working on a 12th-generation iPad, and plans to update the most affordable tablet in the iPad lineup next spring. It's not going to be a major update, but if you're planning a purchase, you might want to wait for the newest model.
Design
There are no rumors of an updated design for the 12th-generation iPad, so it will likely have the same 11-inch edge-to-edge display with Touch ID Side Button and thick bezels.
Apple last updated the iPad's design with the 10th-generation model, givin
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