New iPad Expected to Ship With iPadOS 18.3 in Spring 2025

Apple plans to release an entry-level iPad 11 in the spring and iPadOS 18.3 will be pre-installed on the shipped devices, according to a source with a proven track record for upcoming Apple software updates.Several reports in the last few months have suggested Apple is developing an 11th-generation iPad that is scheduled to be released around the same time as a new iPhone SE 4 and iPad Air in the spring.
Today's source adds weight to the evidence. Apple is expected to release iOS 18.3 and iPadOS