No new iPads will launch alongside the iPhone 14 report claims TechRadar Skip to main content TechRadar is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's why you can trust us. No new iPads will launch alongside the iPhone 14 report claims By Tom Bedford published 16 August 2022 A later release is expected (Image credit: Future) Audio player loading… With every new generation of iPhone, Apple generally also uses their launch event to showcase a new iPad too; taking the opportunity of everyone's attention to show off the upgraded entry-level offering in its tablet family, however, that might not be the case in 2022. That's because a new report thinks the iPhone 14 launch event, which we expect to take place in mid-September, won't feature any new tablets. Rumors previously pointed to a new low-end iPad as well as the anticipated iPad Pro 2022, but apparently, these are wrong. This report comes from reputable leaker yeux1122, who operates on Korean blog website Naver (opens in new tab). According to the information, the new iPads aren't canceled though – instead, they're said to debut at a follow-up event in late October. Some extra information about the new entry-level iPad is provided, though it's nothing we haven't heard before. Apparently the slate will get a USB-C port for charging, a redesign to look more like the Mini, Air and Pro iPads, with a thinner bezel and flatter design, no headphone jack and a 5G connection. Analysis and what about the watches Notice the use of the word 'generally' in the first paragraph of this story – there are sometimes exceptions to the rule. A key one was in 2020, which was likely the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. That year, a month before the iPhone launch, Apple hosted an event for various other devices, including multiple Apple Watches and the iPad Air 4. Yeux1122 didn't mention the Apple Watch 8, Apple Watch 8 Rugged Edition or Apple Watch SE 2: three wearables from the company that leakers think are coming. So we don't know for now if these devices will all show up alongside the iPhones, or the iPads, or at a third event. The middle option sounds most likely though, to emulate the way the shows were organized in 2020, and to avoid fans losing interest over three different live streams. Apple could show off the two new iPads and three Apple Watches in one big lifestyle-focused event, perhaps with some of its other services, like Fitness Plus and Arcade featured too. This is just speculation though, and we'll have to wait to find out what products are showing up at the iPhone launch – there's a real possibility that we'll only know once the event ends with or without the iPads showing up. Tom BedfordDeputy Editor - PhonesTom's role in the TechRadar team is to specialize in phones and tablets, but he also takes on other tech like electric scooters, smartwatches, fitness, mobile gaming and more. He is based in London, UK. He graduated in American Literature and Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia. Prior to working in TechRadar freelanced in tech, gaming and entertainment, and also spent many years working as a mixologist. Outside of TechRadar he works in film as a screenwriter, director and producer. See more Tablets news TechRadar Newsletter Sign up to get breaking news, reviews, opinion, analysis and more, plus the hottest tech deals! Thank you for signing up to TechRadar. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST POPULARMOST SHARED1The iPhone 14 Pro is made of the wrong stuff; the Pixel 7 proves that to me2Stop saying Mario doesn't have an accent in The Super Mario Bros. Movie3Google Pixel Tablet is what Apple should've done ages ago4RTX 4090 too expensive? Nvidia resurrects another old favorite5More than one million credit card details leaked online1The iPhone 14 Pro is made of the wrong stuff; the Pixel 7 proves that to me2iPhone 15 tipped to come with an upgraded 5G chip3If this feature succeeds for Modern Warfare 2, Microsoft can't ignore it4Apple October launches: the new devices we might see this month5The Rings of Power episode 8 trailer feels like one big Sauron misdirect Technology Magazines (opens in new tab)● (opens in new tab)The best tech tutorials and in-depth reviewsFrom$12.99 (opens in new tab)View (opens in new tab) Other versions of this page are available with specific content for the following regions:España