Apple reportedly scraps plans to launch ‘budget’ iPad with plastic design

Apple launched its new lineup of iPad Pro variants and the 2022 iPad earlier this month. The new tablets come with a performance boost and open up new use-cases, especially in the case of the iPad 10th Gen, which supports more accessories now. However, Apple reportedly had plans to launch another affordable iPad that it ultimately scrapped.

According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple was originally supposed to launch another iPad that had a plastic back and would be targeted at budget buyers. This iPad was reportedly set to be priced under $500 and would still include features like support for a detachable keyboard.