"iPad Air 6 Set to Launch in October, Skipping Apple Event for Press Release Debut"

The sixth-generation iPad Air is rumored to be the only iPad refresh of 2023, with a potential launch in October, according to a reliable source on Chinese social media. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman also mentioned a new iPad Air with improved specifications coming soonish in October. It is uncertain if there will be a full event for the launch, but it could be similar to previous MacBook Pro announcements. The previous iPad Air was updated in March 2022, so the next-generation model may feature the M2 chip, Thunderbolt port, Apple Pencil hover, and new color options.