Like every year, Apple should launch a refreshed version of its entry-level iPad in 2022. This 10th generation could nevertheless follow in the footsteps of its acolytes a little more seriously, while keeping its emblematic design.
The iPad 9 launched in 2021 // Source: Apple
If you thought Apple would definitely get rid of Touch ID on the front of the Home button in 2022, nay! The next iPhone SE is likely to keep it just like the upcoming iPad.
With the new year, the new version of the entry-level touch pad from Apple should get a makeover. Or almost. Because the design change does not seem to be in the works yet. Several rumors suggest a renewal greater than the screen diagonal for 2023 and this seems plausible as the Cupertino company focuses above all its innovation work on the iPad Pro and the iPad Air.
5G and Wi-Fi 6 for 2022
Still, the iPad is selling well with its more affordable price than its counterparts for a model powerful enough for many users. According to a Twitter post from Dylan, a leaker quite up-to-date with information on Apple, the 10th generation iPad should show up at the end of the year.
Without major physical changes to expect, but with the very likely arrival of 5G, Wi-Fi 6, an A14 processor (A13 Bionic on the current iPad 9) or even Bluetooth 5.0 (against Bluetooth 4.2 currently ).
The iPad 10th Generation is coming out towards the end of this year with 5G, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 6, A14 processor, 10.2 inch display, and the lighting connector. This will be the last model before a redesign is to take place in 2023.
— Dylan (@dylandkt) January 17, 2022
The iPad would bet on a classic design with its 10.2-inch Retina screen which offers comfort for playing, working, browsing or watching videos, carried by the latest iPadOS. This also means that it would keep its somewhat thick borders and its Lightning port, the last apple tablet not to have switched to USB-C.
But inside, it would therefore be a SoC close to that of the iPhone 12, with its A14 chip powerful enough for a product that is above all aimed at the family and more standard uses. However, this does not prevent running somewhat greedy games and the vast majority of applications. It is generally at the level of 4K video editing, musical creation or artistic productivity that this can sometimes cause some slowdowns in use. And even…
The 9th generation iPad
If Apple adds the possibility of 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0, here is a product that will become even more competitive for many with its price starting under 400 euros.
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