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Apple Unveils 10th-Gen iPad With Complete Redesign, 10.9-Inch Display, USB-C, and More

Apple today announced the 10th-generation iPad, featuring the A14 Bionic chip and a complete redesign with a range of color options.

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The 10th-generation ‌iPad‌ features an all-new design with flat sides and a larger, 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display like the iPad Air. The device now features a Touch ID side button and comes in Blue, Pink, Silver, and Yellow.

The ‌iPad‌ gains the A14 Bionic chip, an Ultra Wide 12MP front-facing camera located along the landscape edge of the ‌iPad‌ for a better video calling experience, an updated rear-facing 12MP camera, 4K video recording, a USB-C port, landscape two-speaker audio, 5G connectivity on cellular models, and Wi-Fi 6.

The new ‌iPad‌ comes alongside the all-new Magic Keyboard Folio and supports the first-generation Apple Pencil only. The new ‌iPad‌ is available to order starting today, with availability in stores beginning Wednesday, October 26.

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Top Rated Comments

46 months ago
$449 while the old model stays at $329.

Should have expected those shenanigans, it would’ve been too good to be true otherwise.

Edit: 1gen Apple Pencil support with USB-C dongle needed? What a joke.
Score: 54 Votes (Like | Disagree)
46 months ago
Bye home button!

Lmao at $449. I guessed $399. Damn.

9th gen - $329
10th gen - $449

GTFO.
Score: 38 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jvlfilms Avatar
46 months ago

Apple Pencil 1st generation support only.
Truly incredible! From the press release....

Apple Pencil (1st generation) is compatible with the new iPad. A new USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter is required for pairing and charging and is included in the box with a new version of Apple Pencil (1st generation) for $99 (US).
Score: 30 Votes (Like | Disagree)
46 months ago
Too expensive for a base iPad with 64gb of storage.
Score: 28 Votes (Like | Disagree)
46 months ago
Apple Pencil 1st generation support only.
Score: 25 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Xenobius Avatar
46 months ago
What?



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Score: 23 Votes (Like | Disagree)