https://wccftech.com/apple-is-working-on-a-thinner-entry-level-ipad-oriented-towards-students/

Apple recently announced the new iPad Pro with a mini-LED panel and a powerful M1 processor. However, the design language of the iPad was kept the same. The current design was initially debuted in 2018 and there have been only minor tweaks since. However, a new report suggests that Apple is working on the iPad Pro with a glass back for wireless charging. In addition, the report also cites that the company is working on a thinner version of its entry-level iPad 9 which will be oriented towards students.

As mentioned earlier, Bloomberg has published a new report today that highlights Apple's plan's to launch an iPad Pro model with a glass back, a new iPad mini 6 with minimal bezels and no home button, and iPad 9. While the report does not mention if the new entry-level iPad will be called the iPad 9, but given Apple's product lineup, the company will update the iPad 8 which is geared towards students.