After creating and updating many versions of iPad, such as iPad Air and iPad Pro, Apple finally offers a major overhaul of the base iPad. The 10th generation iPad is on its way to work, and we are here to tell you all about it especially its new features. Apple with more hardware changes than we’ve seen in years, good news for anyone looking to buy the cheapest iPad, in an Apple Newsroom post, the iPhone maker announced the redesigned 10th generation iPad with a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, which is larger From its predecessors the Home button was removed as well, changing the iPad’s layout considerably.
The A14 Bionic chip supports the iPad’s new 12MP primary front camera and 12MP rear camera, which brings 5G and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity to the device while keeping battery life as consistent as previous generations. Apple’s most expensive iPad joins the MacBook Pro and other iPad models with a USB-C port instead of Lightning; It is also now compatible with the Magic Keyboard Folio, on the other hand, this new iPad comes in multiple colors.
6 new features for the iPad 10th generation
Now that you know everything about the 10th generation iPad in a nutshell, let’s dive in and take a look at everything the new one has to offer in detail.
1. View on full screen
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- The 10th generation iPad now looks more like the iPad Pro, thanks to its all-screen design.
- The bezels are thinner and the Home button is gone, making the iPad just one big screen with plenty of room for apps and games.
- Don’t worry if you want to get Touch ID on your iPad the fingerprint scanner is still there! It’s now built into the tablet’s top button, which you can use to quickly and easily open your iPad or authenticate apps.
2. A14 Bionic chip
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- Fortunately, the 10th generation iPad isn’t just a visual upgrade; The insides are new and improved too. The A14 Bionic chip sees a 10% improvement in graphics and a 20% increase in CPU compared to the A13 chip in the previous model.
- It also has twice the neural motor cores on the A13, which seriously increases its machine learning capabilities.
- Apple is proud that the basic iPad is now five times faster than the best-selling Android tablet, so thanks to this chip it’s the latest high-performance iPad even under severe graphics demands.
3. Support 5G and Wi-Fi 6
- Thanks to Wi-Fi 6, Internet connections over supported wireless networks are 30% faster with the 10th generation iPad than with the previous model.
- And with the addition of 5G, cellular models can reach top speeds of 3.5Gbps in ideal conditions, so you can connect and collaborate at the same speed no matter where you are without relying on a Wi-Fi or hotspot connection.
4. All-new cameras
- Apple has upgraded both the front and rear cameras in its cheapest iPad.
- The rear camera has a 12-megapixel sensor that can now capture 4K video and high-resolution photos, and it also supports slow motion shooting at 240 frames per second.
- The front camera also uses a 12MP sensor with a 122-degree field of view, but more importantly it’s located in the side edge rather than the top, the first of its kind on any iPad.
- Plus, the ultra-wide front camera unlocks the Center Stage feature, something we loved about the iPad Pro.
5. USB-C . connection
- The Lightning port is gone for previous iPad generations, and USB-C is here instead, providing faster charging times when used with the included 20W power adapter.
- The USB-C port also means you can use some great USB-C accessories with your 10th generation iPad, increasing the number of accessories available for the tablet by a bit.
- However, the redesigned iPad is still only compatible with the first generation Apple Pencil with a Lightning connector, which means you’ll need a Lightning to USB-C adapter to charge it, which is shocking.
6. New colors
- Like the colorful 2021 iMacs, the 2022 10.9-inch iPad comes with bright and fun color options that weren’t available before.
- You can still choose the classic silver color or use yellow, pink or blue to make your iPad brighter and more personalized.
- Apple also announced the Smart Folio to complement the new iPad, which also comes in more colors (white, sky, watermelon, and lemonade).
iPad 10th generation prices 2022
The base iPad is seeing a price increase in the 10th generation, but with so many new features, it might be worth paying more.
You can get the 10.9-inch iPad at the following prices:
- iPad 10.9-inch, Wi-Fi (64GB): Starting at $449
- iPad 10.9-inch Wi-Fi (256GB): Starting at $599
- iPad 10.9-inch, Wi-Fi + Cellular (64GB): Starting at $599
- iPad 10.9-inch, Wi-Fi + Cellular (256GB): starting at $749