The manufacturer formalized with a press release the upcoming launch of its 10e generation of touch tablets, which benefits from a major facelift.
While much has been said about the update of the iPad Pro with the integration of the M2 chips, Apple also had another novelty in its bag to present with the new 10-inch iPad.
The iPad makes its revolution inspired by the iPad Air
This 10e iteration since the launch of the tablet in 2010 by Steve Jobs finally benefits from a radical design change. The previous model had indeed been able to disappoint by taking up the aging lines of the previous iPads, and Apple wanted, with this new generation, to correct the situation.
The iPad (2022) is simply inspired by the iPad Air, with its flat edges and thinner screen borders. It is available in four colors: yellow, pink, blue and silver. The Home button has now disappeared from the front face to obtain a larger display surface and a screen with a diagonal of 10.9 inches, with a definition of 2360 x 1640 pixels and a brightness of 500 nits.
There are also two speakers at the top and bottom of the device when held in portrait mode, and the two microphones have been reworked to eliminate background noise during a video call. The Touch ID sensor has not been forgotten, it is now just placed on the tablet’s on and standby button, on the upper edge.
On the back, the iPad finally integrates the Smart Connector, and Apple also offers a complete Magic Keyboard, sold as an option at a still very high price of 299 euros.
At the bottom, there is a USB-C port instead of Lightning. Apple now seems to be fully adopting this new connection, even if it is also constrained by recent European decisions which will soon force manufacturers to adopt USB-C on all their devices.
Last aesthetic novelty: the front photo sensor is now placed on the right edge, in order to center the user during his video calls if he holds the tablet in landscape mode.
A significantly improved technical sheet, for an increased price
Inside, Apple has also made many changes, starting with the integration of the A14 Bionic processor, instead of the A13 Bionic of the iPad (2021). The brand announces 20% higher performance in CPU and 10% in GPU compared to the previous generation. In addition, the iPad (2022) also includes Wi-Fi 6, but also a 5G cellular option for better mobile speeds.
The screen remains compatible with the first generation Apple Pencil, and a USB-C-Lightning adapter will be provided in the box of the next styluses to recharge it.
The photo part has also been revised, with a new 12 megapixel sensor on the back which also offers 4K shooting and slow motion at 240 frames per second. The 12-megapixel front camera has a 122° field of view and is compatible with the “Center Frame” feature which zooms into the image during a video call to keep you in the center of the video call. image, even if you move.
Autonomy is announced at one day, without further details. A full test will be needed to get more details on the endurance of this new tablet during intensive use.
The iPad (2022) will be available from October 26 at a price of 589 euros in its 64 GB Wi-Fi version. Count 789 euros for the 5G version. 256 GB options are also available, and pre-orders begin today.
Source : Apple
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