iPad
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The back of an iPad (10th generation) in Pink
Also known asiPad (10th generation), iPad 10.9-inch, iPad 10
DeveloperApple Inc.
ManufacturerFoxconn (on contract)
Product familyiPad
TypeTablet computer
Generation10th
Release dateOctober 26, 2022 (4 months ago) (2022-10-26)
Introductory priceWi-Fi: $449
Wi-Fi + Cellular: $599
Operating systemOriginal: iPadOS 16.1
Current: iPadOS 16.3.1, released February 13, 2023
System on a chipApple A14 Bionic with 64-bit architecture and embedded motion co-processor
CPUHexa-core (2× 3.1 GHz Firestorm and 4× 1.82 GHz Icestorm)
Memory4 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM
Storage64 or 256 GB[a]
Display10.9 inches (280 mm) 2360 × 1640 px (264 ppi), 500 nits max brightness (typical)
GraphicsApple-designed quad core
SoundStereo
InputMulti-touch screen, headset controls, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, digital compass, dual microphone, Touch ID fingerprint reader, barometer
CameraFront: 12 MP, 1080p HD, ƒ/2.4 aperture
Rear: 12.0 MP AF, with Five Element Lens, Hybrid IR filter, video stabilization, face detection, Smart HDR 3, ƒ/1.8 aperture
Power28.6 W·h, up to 10 hours of battery life
Online servicesApp Store, iTunes Store, iBookstore, iCloud, Game Center
Dimensions248.6 mm (9.79 in) H
179.5 mm (7.07 in) W
7 mm (0.28 in) D
MassWi-Fi: 477 g (1.052 lb)
Wi-Fi + Cellular: 481 g (1.060 lb)
PredecessoriPad (9th generation)
Websitewww.apple.com/ipad-10.9/

The iPad 10.9-inch (officially iPad (10th generation), unofficially known as the iPad 10) is a tablet computer developed and marketed by Apple Inc. as the successor to the ninth-generation iPad. It was announced on October 18, 2022, and was released on October 26, 2022.[1][2][3][4]

Design

The tenth-generation iPad is available in four colors: Silver, Pink, Blue, and Yellow. It is the first lower-end iPad without a Home button. The tenth-generation iPad is redesigned over the ninth-generation iPad, more closely resembling the configuration of the iPad Air. The device features a design with flatter edges to match the higher-end iPads of the time.[5] The home button is removed, with Touch ID instead contained in the power button, like in the iPad Air and iPad mini.

Color Name
Blue
Pink
Silver
Yellow

Features

Hardware

The tenth-generation iPad uses an A14 Bionic system on a chip, previously seen in the fourth-generation iPad Air and the iPhone 12 in 2020. The chip has a 6-core CPU, a 4-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine.

Like the iPad Air, it has a 10.9-inch 2360 by 1640 Liquid Retina display with 3.8 million pixels. The display has True Tone and 500 nits of brightness.

The tenth-generation iPad features an upgraded rear 12-megapixel Wide camera, the first ever in a lower-end iPad, with an ƒ/1.8 aperture, Smart HDR 3, and 4K video recording support. The front-facing camera is now located on the right-hand side of the display, instead of at the top, a first for any iPad. The Landscape 12-megapixel Ultra Wide camera supports Center Stage, like the previous generation.

Connectivity

The tenth-generation iPad charges and connects using a USB-C port rather than the Lightning port of the ninth-generation iPad.[6] All models have Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) wireless capabilities. Cellular models support sub-6 GHz 5G with peak speeds of up to 3.5 gigabits/second in ideal conditions.

Accessories

Unlike the iPad mini and iPad Air, the tenth-generation iPad does not support pairing with or charging the second-generation Apple Pencil. The first-generation Apple Pencil is still supported but requires an adapter to pair and charge.[7] This adapter was included in the box of the first-generation Apple Pencil shortly after the release of the tenth-generation iPad.

The tenth-generation iPad introduces Magic Keyboard Folio, as it is incompatible with the existing Magic Keyboard and Smart Keyboard Folio. The Magic Keyboard Folio, like the Magic Keyboard for iPad, has a built-in trackpad with front and back protection. However, unlike the Magic Keyboard designed for the iPad Air and iPad Pro, the Magic Keyboard Folio detaches from the back cover and can be used as an adjustable stand, and it includes a 14-key function row with a Lock button, similar to the Magic Keyboard for the 2021 iMac.

Reception

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The tenth-generation iPad received mixed responses from critics. The iPad was criticized for the removal of the headphone jack, a higher price point than its predecessor, and the lack of support of the 2nd-generation Apple Pencil. Critics praised the iPad for its new design, battery life, and fast performance. [8][9]

MacStories says it gives "mixed signals".[10] CNET called it "superb", but that "most people can skip" it.[11]

Timeline

Timeline of iPad models
iPad Pro (6th generation)iPad Pro (5th generation)iPad Pro (4th generation)iPad Pro (3rd generation)iPad Pro (2nd generation)iPad Pro (1st generation)iPad Pro (6th generation)iPad Pro (5th generation)iPad Pro (4th generation)iPad Pro (3rd generation)iPad Pro (2nd generation)iPad Pro (1st generation)iPad Air (5th generation)iPad Air (4th generation)iPad Air (3rd generation)iPad Air 2iPad Mini (6th generation)iPad Mini (5th generation)iPad Mini 4iPad Mini 3iPad Mini 2iPad Mini (1st generation)iPad Air (1st generation)iPad (10th generation)iPad (4th generation)iPad (3rd generation)iPad (9th generation)iPad (8th generation)iPad (7th generation)iPad (6th generation)iPad (5th generation)iPad 2iPad (1st generation)

Source: Apple Newsroom Archive.[12]

Notes

  1. ^ 1 GB = 1 billion bytes

References

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  7. ^ "New iPad Only Supports First-Gen Apple Pencil, Requires Adapter to Charge". MacRumors. Archived from the original on 2022-10-18. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
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  9. ^ Seifert, Dan (2022-10-24). "Apple iPad (10th gen) review: stuck in the middle". The Verge. Archived from the original on 2023-01-26. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
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  11. ^ "iPad (2022, 10th gen) review: A great tablet that most people can skip". CNN. 25 October 2022. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
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