Apple’s most affordable iPad model has said hello to its new generation over the years with a faster processor and a few new features. In the new generation of iPad, which has been far from being innovative for a long time, this situation seems to change.
10th-gen iPad may come with bigger screen
This year, Apple is preparing to adopt a new design approach in the entry-level iPad model. The model, which is expected to appear with a larger screen, will have the design details we are used to seeing from its older brothers. In this news, we have gathered what we can expect from the 10th generation iPad model.
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As you know, Apple did not introduce the 10th generation iPad model at its event in September. The new model is expected to be introduced in October. Many innovations, including screen size and processor, are waiting for us in the new generation tablet, whose introduction date is approaching.
Home Button and Touch ID
iPad may lose Touch ID along with the Home button on its new generation. With the update of the iPad mini, the iPad remains the only model that hosts the physical Home button. However, with the new generation, this situation will most likely change.
Screen
The screen on the new iPad is expected to increase from 10.2 inches to 10.5 inches. Thus, the iPad models, which have been offered with a 10.2-inch screen for a long time, will also have an important update. The increase in screen size may not cause much change in the dimensions of the device if the Home button is canceled.
new processor
Introduced in 2021, the 9th generation iPad appeared with the A13 Bionic processor. Based on the latest developments, we expect to encounter the A15 processor in the new iPad model, as in the iPad mini. On the other hand, some claims are that the 10th generation iPad will come with the M1 processor. Such a step to be taken by Apple would be quite surprising.
USB Type-C
The entry-level iPad stands out as Apple’s last tablet with a Lightning port. iPad Pro, Air, and mini switched to USB-C in 2018, 2020, and 2021, respectively. Therefore, it would be logical for Apple to follow a similar path for the iPad. We think that Apple will not wait any longer for the transition after the European Union Commission announced its decision on Type-C connections.
5G
Apple’s last tablet to receive 5G is expected to be the 10th generation iPad. But it seems likely that the entry-level tablet model will only support the slower 6Ghz like the iPad mini, not mmWave like the iPhone 14 and iPad Pro.
Camera
It is among the news that Apple will switch to an iPhone X-inspired layout on the back of the 10th generation iPad. On the other hand, there are strong claims that the new iPad will be presented with a single camera, even if the camera layout has changed. Even without a second camera, the new model looks likely to gain an LED flash. On the front camera, the 12 MP layout is expected to continue.
Headphone jack
It looks like we will say goodbye to the headphone jacks with the new generation iPad. The 9th generation iPad may remain the last iPad model to have a headphone jack. These days, where wireless headphones are being used more and more, there is a high chance that Apple will cancel the 3.5mm headphone jack.
This is what we know about the 10th generation iPad and the claims made. So what do you think about Apple’s next-generation entry-level iPad model? You can share your views with us in the comments section.