Next iPad could ditch traditional naming as Apple rethinks its lineup

Apple is reportedly considering a simpler iPad naming system, moving away from generation numbers and chip-based labels.

The new approach could resemble Mac branding or use year-based names for clearer product identification.

Executives John Ternus and Greg Joswiak discussed the possibility in an interview highlighted by Tom’s Guide.

A cleaner naming scheme may make the iPad lineup easier for buyers to follow and support Apple’s push to position the iPad as a more capable, laptop-like device.