Apple just dropped a bunch of new products, and the obvious question is: where is the iPad 12th gen? In this video I walk through the latest, most solid update we’ve had in weeks—based on Mark Gurman’s reporting—and why it reframes this whole “delay” situation. The key takeaway is that the iPad 12 is apparently ready, but Apple may be holding it back on purpose rather than struggling to finish it. I break down what that likely means for timing, and what I’m expecting spec-wise if this is the iPad Apple is positioning as the next real baseline model: an A18 chip, 8GB of RAM, and Apple Intelligence support. And because a lot of you are trying to decide whether to buy an iPad right now, I also explain how I’d think about the purchase: if you can wait, this is the kind of update that could make waiting worth it—especially if Apple is intentionally spacing launches. I end by asking you to weigh in on the release window, because at this point the “when” is the only part that still feels up in the air.