New ipad
The new iPad! Here's what you need to know:
iPad (9th Generation)
- Released: March 18, 2021
- Starting price: $329 (Wi-Fi) / $459 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
- Display: 10.2-inch Retina display with a resolution of 2224 x 1668 pixels
- Processor: A13 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture
- Storage: 32GB, 64GB, or 256GB
- Cameras: 8MP rear camera, 1.2MP front camera
- Battery Life: Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
- Dimensions: 9.8 inches x 6.8 inches x 0.3 inches (250.6 mm x 172.8 mm x 7.5 mm)
- Weight: 1.05 pounds (477 grams)
iPad Air (4th Generation)
- Released: October 30, 2020
- Starting price: $499 (Wi-Fi) / $649 (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
- Display: 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2224 x 1668 pixels
- Processor: A14 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture
- Storage: 64GB, 256GB, or 512GB
- Cameras: 12MP rear camera, 7MP front camera
- Battery Life: Up to 12 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
- Dimensions: 9.7 inches x 7 inches x 0.2 inches (247.6 mm x 177.8 mm x 5.3 mm)
- Weight: 1.03 pounds (467 grams)
iPad Pro (4th Generation)
- Released: March 25, 2020
- Starting price: $899 (11-inch) / $1,099 (12.9-inch)
- Display: 11-inch Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2388 x 1668 pixels (11-inch) / 12.9-inch Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2732 x 2048 pixels
- Processor: A12Z Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture
- Storage: 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB
- Cameras: 12MP rear camera, 7MP front camera (11-inch) / 12MP rear camera, 7MP front camera with TrueDepth camera (12.9-inch)
- Battery Life: Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music (11-inch) / Up to 12 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music (12.9-inch)
- Dimensions: 9.7 inches x 7.2 inches x 0.2 inches (247.6 mm x 183.5 mm x 5.3 mm) (11-inch) / 11.5 inches x 8.5 inches x 0.2 inches (292.2 mm x 215.3 mm x 5.3 mm) (12.9-inch)
- Weight: 1.03 pounds (467 grams) (11-inch) / 1.42 pounds (643 grams) (12.9-inch)
What's new?
- The new iPad and iPad Air feature Apple's A13 and A14 Bionic chips, respectively, which provide a significant boost in performance and efficiency.
- The iPad Air and iPad Pro now support Apple Pencil (2nd generation) and Smart Keyboard.
- The iPad Pro features a new LiDAR scanner, which enables advanced augmented reality experiences.
- All new iPads come with iOS 14, which introduces a redesigned home screen, improved multitasking, and more.
Which one is right for you?
- If you're looking for a budget-friendly option, the new iPad (9th generation) might be the best choice.
- If you want a more powerful device with advanced features like Apple Pencil support and a larger display, the iPad Air (4th generation) might be the way to go.
- If you're a professional or creative user who needs the latest and greatest technology, the iPad Pro (4th generation) is likely the best option.