iPad (2019)

The iPad (officially seventh-generation iPad) is a tablet computer developed and marketed by Apple Inc. It features a 10.2-inch Retina display and is powered by the Apple A10 Fusion processor. It is the successor to the 9.7-inch 6th-generation iPad. The device was revealed on September 10, 2019, and released on September 25, 2019.[2][3]

iPad

Also known as	iPad (7th generation), iPad 10.2-inch
Developer	Apple Inc.
Manufacturer	Foxconn
Product family	iPad
Type	Tablet computer
Generation	7th
Release date	September 25, 2019
Introductory price	$329 (USD)
Operating system	Original: iPadOS 13.1 Current: iPadOS 13.6, released July 15, 2020 (2020-07-15)
System-on-chip used	Apple A10 with 64-bit architecture and Apple M10 motion co-processor
CPU	2.32 GHz quad-core (two used) 64-bit (underclocked) [1]
Memory	3 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM
Storage	32 or 128 GB
Display	10.2 inches (260 mm) 2,160 × 1,620 px (264 ppi) with a 4:3 aspect ratio
Sound	Stereo
Input	Multi-touch screen, headset controls, M10 motion co-processor, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, Touch ID fingerprint reader, barometer
Camera	Front: 1.2 MP, 720p HD, ƒ/2.2 aperture Rear: 8.0 MP AF, iSight with Five Element Lens, Hybrid IR filter, video stabilization, face detection, HDR, ƒ/2.4 aperture
Power	32.4 W·h, up to 10 hours of battery life.
Dimensions	250.6 mm (9.87 in) H 174.1 mm (6.85 in) W 7.5 mm (0.30 in) D
Mass	Wi-Fi: 483 g (1.065 lb) Wi-Fi + Cellular: 493 g (1.087 lb)
Predecessor	iPad (2018)
Website	www.apple.com/ipad-10.2/

It has support for the first generation Apple Pencil and has a smart keyboard connector. It is targeted towards the budget and educational markets.[4]

Unlike previous iPad models, which have a 9.7-inch display, the device is the first in the entry-level iPad lineup to feature a bigger 10.2-inch display size.[5]

History

Rumors centering around a successor to the 2018 iPad began to surface in the first half of 2019, when seven iPad models were registered on the Eurasian Economic Commission, a database known for providing hints about upcoming devices to be released by Apple.[6] One of the models was believed to be a new entry-level iPad, which would allegedly have minor design upgrades as compared to the 2018 iPad. Several sources have claimed that the new model would feature a dual-lens rear camera[7] and that its screen size may measure 10.2 inches, up from the 9.7-inch screen size of previous iPad models.[8] Reports from BGR also claimed that the device could begin its mass production in July 2019,[9] with a predicted release date of around the third quarter of that year.[10]

This iPad was then revealed by Apple on September 10, 2019, at the Steve Jobs Theater with a scheduled release date of September 30 of that year. It was announced to retail at a starting price of $329 in the United States.[4] The iPad was released on the online Apple Store on September 25, 2019.[2][3]

Significantly, the body dimensions of the 2019 10.2" iPad have been enlarged to match that of the iPad Air (3rd Generation) and the previous generation 10.5" iPad Pro, allowing the Smart Keyboard to be used for all three models. In addition to eliminating recharging and Bluetooth pairing, the direct connection satisfies the education market's requirement for direct connection only during standardized tests. All iPads also retain backwards compatibility with third-party accessory Bluetooth keyboards.

Reception

The 2019 10.2-inch iPad was initially criticized for the a lack of a processor upgrade over the previous year's 9.7-inch model.[11] However, while the A10 processor itself has not been upgraded to a later processor, the system-on-chip housing the A10 chip in the 2019 10.2-inch iPad has been upgraded to include 3GB of RAM, which is 50% more than the 2GB in the previous year's model, which may provide performance improvements. Battery life has also been praised for the A10 series.[12]

Timeline of models

Source: Apple Newsroom Archive.[13]

References

1. "iOS Benchmarks".
2. Welch, Chris (September 24, 2019). "Apple's new 10.2-inch iPad begins shipping tomorrow". The Verge. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
3. Haslam, Karen (September 13, 2019). "New 10.2in iPad Confirmed: Release Date, Price & Specs". Macworld. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
4. "New 10.2in iPad Confirmed: Release Date, Price & Specs". The Verge. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
5. Potuck, Michael (March 13, 2019). "Latest iPad rumor claims new 10.2-inch and updated 10.5-inch models coming". 9to5Mac. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
6. Miller, Chance (January 25, 2019). "Apple registers new iPad models in Eurasian database ahead of rumored 10-inch iPad and iPad mini 5". 9to5Mac. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
7. Hardwick, Tim (August 12, 2019). "Triple-Lens Rear Cameras Rumored for Next iPad Pro Range, Dual-Lens for New Entry-Level iPad". Retrieved August 17, 2019.
8. Wong, Raymond (July 28, 2019). "At least two new iPads are reportedly coming in 2019". Mashable. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
9. Smith, Chris (July 9, 2019). "16-inch MacBook Pro and 10.2-inch iPad rumored to launch this fall". BGR. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
10. Heisler, Yoni (August 1, 2019). "Apple will reportedly release a new iPad this year with a totally new screen size". BGR. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
11. DON'T Buy the New 2019 10.2" iPad!, retrieved 2019-09-23
12. Bohn, Dieter (October 4, 2019). "Apple iPad (2019) review: no competition". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
13. Apple Inc. (2010–2011). iPad News - Newsroom Archive. Retrieved June 7, 2018.

Preceded by iPad (2018)	iPad (2019) 7th generation	Succeeded by None; latest model