Apple iPad (2022) gets a new look

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As we've heard in rumours, Apple has finally revamped its entry-level iPad. The home button is gone and replaced by a fingerprint reader in the power button. The design is squared off, matching the iPad Air and iPad Pro. It has a 10.9-inch display and ditches the Lightning connector for USB-C. Apple introduces a wider colour array, with silver, blue, yellow, and pink options. It runs on Apple's A14 Bionic processor, comes with 12-megapixel ultrawide front and 12-megapixel rear cameras, with the front camera finally in landscape for better video call orientation.

The catch is this new iPad won't work with the second-generation Apple Pencil. You'll need a USB-C to Lightning adapter to charge the Apple Pencil (Learn more about that here). Apple also introduces a new Magic Keyboard Folio for the iPad, complete with a kickstand, function keys, trackpad with multitouch support, and magnetic connector. There will be Wi-Fi 6 and 5G models. The biggest bummer might be a $150 price increase from its predecessor. You can now order the new iPad starting at $599 for the Wi-Fi only model and $799 for the Wi-Fi + cellular one. Availability and shipping begins on October 26.

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Apple updates iPad and iPad Air tablets with better specs and new colors

Apple celebrated the 10th anniversary of its iPad tablet with an update to its large (non-pro) models. The base eighth-generation iPad, featuring the A12 Bionic chip that brings the Neural Engine to the entry iPad for the first time. Starting at just $429, the upgrade packs even more value into the most popular and affordable iPad, featuring a stunning 10.2-inch Retina display, advanced cameras, and great all-day battery life. Customers can order iPad today, with availability beginning Friday, September 18.

“We’re excited to offer customers an even faster and more powerful experience with the eighth-generation iPad,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “With its beautiful 10.2-inch Retina display, the performance boost from the A12 Bionic, great cameras, and so much more, the new iPad is an incredible value at a time when, more than ever, our customers need powerful and versatile ways to work, play, learn, and connect with loved ones.”

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Apple welcomes new 10.2-inch iPad

One of the announcements at Apple's annual September event is a refresh of the iPad. The seventh-generation iPad now comes in a 10.2-inch version, meaning there is no longer a 9.7-inch model in the current lineup. This entry-level iPad is paired with an older A10 Fusion chip, which Apple claims is twice as fast as some of the top-selling PCs out there. But it must be noted that this is the lowest-end chip of any current iPad models. This new tablet comes with a built-in Smart Connector, which means you can link it to Apple's keyboard accessories. The iPad is made out of 100-percent recycled aluminum, and it rocks that iPad Air look with a home button and Touch ID. This device works with the older generation Apple Pencil as well.

The iPad's battery life is rated at around 10 hours. It comes in Silver, Space Grey, and Gold, and in 32GB and 128GB storage options. It's available for pre-order, and it launches on September 30th with the iPad OS on board. The new iPad's pricing starts at $429 for the Wi-Fi model and $599 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular version. The 128GB model starts at $549 for Wi-Fi and $719 for Cellular and Wi-Fi option.

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iPadOS brings more functionality to Apple's tablet

When Apple users shelled out money for the Apple iPad Pro, they expected more functionality out of the giant, premium slate. But Apple wasn't quite ready to deliver on that front. This time, though, Apple is addressing some of the features its users have been asking for years. Instead of relying heavily on iOS, Apple hopes the new iPadOS is the middle ground between the mobile operating system for the iPhone and macOS for its traditional desktop/laptop OS. With the launch of iOS 13, we’re going to see the iPad have less similar features to the iPhone and perhaps turn the tablet into something that can really work as a laptop replacement.

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