Apple’s classic iPad has been updated more times than many can remember. However, if there is one aspect that has remained constant practically from the start, it is the design, which has remained unchanged over time.
And it is that the start or home button has remained in all models, and although components such as processors, memory and cameras have helped keep the iPad up to date, the time has come to bring it in line with the rest of the lineup, including the iPad mini and iPad Air.
Thus, the new iPad (2022) launched in October 2022 by Apple with the new iPadProadopts a new form factor with completely square sides (just like its iPad siblings) and replaces the Lightning connector with the new USB C for battery charging.
With a smaller bezel, it’s also possible to increase the display size of the screen from 10.2-inches to 10.9-inches, giving the cheap iPad a much more modern finished look.
Regarding its finishes, Apple claims to have brought fun with new colors such as blue, pink and yellow. The fourth color corresponds to silver, a shade that will be less attractive to the end user as it is a classic in the brand’s products.
How much does the new iPad (2022) cost?
- From 579$ Wi-Fi version
- From $779 Wi-Fi+Cellphone version
If you’re one of those who expected the new iPad to be cheaper, or at least manage to maintain its current price, you’re out of luck. With inflation tightening our belts, prices have gone up across the range compared to the previous generation.
Thus, these are the new prices with which the iPad (2022) is on sale:
- iPad (2022) 10.9 inches with 64 GB and Wi+Fi: $579
- iPad (2022) 10.9 inches with 64 GB and Wi-Fi + Cellular: $779
The 2021 iPad 9th Generation which is still for sale on line and in stores Apple Store It’s currently priced at $429 if you choose the most basic model with 64GB of storage.
According to this, the price increase with the arrival of the new model is quite significant, reaching 150 $ more. It is only for the wifi model, with the disadvantage that Apple only offers a model with 64 GB, and a superior with 256 GB, which raises the price range.
This way, the price jump between the two models is significant, without the possibility of choosing something more intermediate that has 128 GB. Take a look at everything that the iPad Air 5 (2022) currently offers you, including the price is completely in line with that of the new iPad 2022.
When is the iPad (2022) release date?
- On sale from October 26
From the first moments of the announcement of the new iPad (2022), corresponding to the tenth generation, it was already possible to reserve the Tablet by Apple website. However, the final marketing is effective since October 26th.
What new features does the iPad (2022) bring?
- 10.9 inch screen
- A14 Bionic chip
- Side fingerprint scanner
- USB C connector (goodbye Lightning)
- Magic Keyboard Folio support
Although they are now physically extremely similar, it should not be confused with the iPad Pro 2022 nor with him ipad airsince the new iPad is one of the tablets Apple’s entry-level product, the price of which is even lower than the ipad mini.
In addition to totally square and flat frames, following the current line of Apple iPads, it also adopts a USB C charging port on at the expense of traditional Lightningwhose days are numbered for the company’s products.
It also doesn’t have a power or home button located below the screen, so the new fingerprint scanner fits under the top button that we press when we want to turn on the screen from the iPad.
Other aspects that have also changed are support for the new detachable keyboard Magic Keyboard Folioin addition to a horizontal front camera that improves focus during video calls.
Undoubtedly, this is a first for the iPad line as the camera is located on the long edge, as opposed to the short edge of the screen, as is the case with other laptops on the market. .
Of course, no next-gen iPad could arrive without being refreshed on the inside, as is the case here incorporating the new A14 Bionic chip which offers around 20% more CPU performance and 10% more graphics. compared to last year’s iPad.
To wrap up the news section, we can’t ignore the fact that Apple has opted to give the inexpensive iPad some improved connectivity, bringing Wi-Fi 6 support to all models, as well as 5G for all those who buy the Cellular model.
Take a look at all the new features brought by the iPadOS 16 operating systemthe one that is present in the new iPad of 2022.
