Apple’s most reasonably priced iPad has seen some first rate upgrades in recent times, however ideas are turning in the direction of the subsequent iteration. What has Apple bought in retailer for us within the Tenth-gen model of the ten.2-inch iPad?
On this article we collect all the most recent information, leaks and rumors in regards to the extremely anticipated new 10.2-inch iPad (rumored to be 10.5-inch), together with launch date, new options, design modifications, tech specs, and pricing.
If renders obtained by MySmartPrice are correct, Apple is gearing as much as launch a brand new model of the usual iPad. The renders point out that Apple’s low-end iPad might be getting a brand new design, together with a bigger display screen, this yr.
Tenth-generation iPad launch date: When will the brand new iPad arrive?
Apple has settled right into a groove because the swap from the 9.7-inch iPad to the bigger 10.2-inch format. Often you’ll discover them being unveiled in September, as you possibly can see from the timing of the previous couple of launches (see under):
- iPad 10.2-inch (Ninth gen): September 2021
- iPad 10.2-inch (eighth gen): September 2020
- iPad 10.2-inch (seventh gen): September 2019
We didn’t see Apple replace the iPad at its occasion on September 7 however it’s possible we may get new iPad information in October 2022.
Mark Gurman of Bloomberg has reported that iPadOS 16 might be delayed till October to tie in with the launch of recent iPads. There are experiences {that a} new-look iPad may launch very quickly. MacTakara has claimed that the iPad Tenth era iPad is coming with circumstances already showing on Amazon.
Nonetheless, it’s attainable that solely the iPad Professional might be up to date in October 2022, with a brand new normal iPad, with a brand new design, following in spring 2023.
Learn extra in regards to the subsequent Apple Occasion.
Tenth-generation iPad value: How a lot will the brand new iPad value?
Whereas the U.S. value of the entry-level iPad has remained fixed for the previous three generations, and we don’t anticipate that to alter, because of the results of inflation it’s probably costs will rise with the discharge of the brand new fashions within the U.Okay. and elsewhere. The U.Okay. and different locations have already seen costs rise with the launch of the M2 MacBook Professional and Air, and the brand new iPhone 14 vary, so larger costs are prone to be one thing we’ve got to get used to.
Right here’s how costs look proper now, we anticipate Euro and Sterling costs to extend.
- iPad 10.2-inch (Ninth gen): $329 / £319 / €329
- iPad 10.2-inch (eighth gen): $329 / £329 / €329
- iPad 10.2-inch (seventh gen): $329 / £349 / €349
Tenth-generation iPad design: What is going to the brand new Pad appear like?
With the iPad mini (2021) receiving a large facelift that noticed the elimination of the Dwelling button and a transfer to extra colourful liveries, which means the ten.2-inch iPad is now the one mannequin within the vary to nonetheless retain the outdated design aesthetics, however this can be about to alter!
We noticed rumors in 2021 that fairly than a whole overhaul, Apple was planning to maneuver its entry-level machine into the furnishings lately vacated by the iPad Air (third gen). This may imply a rise to a ten.5-inch show with little else altering. Newer experiences have certainly urged {that a} bigger display screen is destined for the iPad – a rise from 10.2- to 10.5-inch.
These renders from MySmartPrice do appear to point {that a} new design is coming although, with slimmer bezels and flatter edges – just like the iPad Professional.
The renders point out that the brand new iPad may have the same bezel-heavy design as the present Ninth era iPad, however with a wider display screen. The machine may also be slimmer machine and have flat edges. The measurements are 9.8 x 7.1 x 0.27 inches (248.62 x 179.50 x 6.98 millimeters).
MacTakara additionally describes the brand new iPad as “The iPad (Tenth era) is a bigger design of the iPad mini (sixth era)”, suggesting that fairly than being primarily based on the iPad Air it can as an alternative be primarily based on the iPad mini.
The brand new iPad may are available some new colours, just like the iPad Air.
Dwelling button and Contact ID
Regardless of the rumored modifications to the design it’s attainable that the iPad won’t lose its Dwelling button with Contact ID. Some experiences counsel that the brand new design will nonetheless incorporate the Dwelling button on the base.
Nonetheless MacTakara (above) means that there might be a “prime button/Contact ID sensor” just like the iPad Air and iPad mini.
Show
As we talked about above, a rise from 10.2- to 10.5-inch is predicted for the iPad display screen.
One other change to the show we’d prefer to see launched with the brand new 10.2-inch iPad is a completely laminated show. On the present mannequin (and all that preceded it) there’s a slight hole between the glass and the touch-panel of the show, which makes it not fairly the identical expertise as when utilizing any of the opposite present iPads. Clearly, that is to save cash, however we’d prefer to see this lastly introduced into parity with the opposite family members for 2022.
Tenth-generation iPad specs: Will new the brand new iPad be sooner?
Listed below are the upgrades we anticipate for the Tenth-gen iPad, plus just a few enhancements we’d like to see.
New processor
A fairly secure wager in relation to upgrades is that Apple will transfer the ten.2-inch iPad as much as a more recent processor.
The 10.2-inch iPad (2021) comes with an A13 Bionic processor, so it appears very probably this can transfer as much as the A15 Bionic discovered within the iPad mini or the M1 discovered within the iPad Air.
The MacTakara report signifies that an M1 could be anticipated.
USB-C
The entry-level iPad is the final of Apple’s tablets with a Lightning port. The iPad Professional, Air and mini switched to USB-C in 2018, 2020 and 2021 respectively.
It’s time for Apple to finish the transition and makes issues much less complicated for iPad patrons. That’s with out even mentioning the advantages of utilizing a charging normal shared by a lot of the remainder of the business–and possibly, a while in 2023, the iPhone vary too.
Positive sufficient, sources point out that the subsequent model of the ten.2-inch iPad will certainly see a swap from Lightning to USB-C.
And with a brand new legislation within the European Union requiring USB-C for use in cellular gadgets, there’s an excellent probability the subsequent iPad will make the swap.
5G
Whereas LTE-enabled iPads may not be on everybody’s procuring listing, particularly on the extra reasonably priced finish, if Apple does exchange the A13 Bionic chip with the newer A14 Bionic, then which means technically 5G capabilities could be out there. With the iPad Air and iPhone SE each upgraded to 5G in 2022, why depart the ten.2-inch iPad behind?
And that is one other rumor with some proof behind it. In response to 9to5Mac‘s sources, the Tenth-gen iPad will certainly get 5G assist.
Digicam
On the again, Apple is rumored to be including a second digital camera with an vertical array that appears one thing just like the iPhone X.
The entrance digital camera is predicted to stay at 12MP
No headphone jack
The iPad is also about to lose the headphone jack – it’s the final iPad to have the headphone and speaker port.
Whereas we watch for the brand new fashions, you possibly can take a look at our roundup of the greatest iPad offers to get the very best costs on Apple’s present pill vary. We even have a spherical up of Ninth-generation iPad offers.