{"id":47565,"date":"2022-08-17T02:12:24","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T02:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/what-to-expect-from-apples-10th-generation-low-cost-ipad-updated-chip-usb-c-and-major-design-changes\/"},"modified":"2022-08-17T02:12:24","modified_gmt":"2022-08-17T02:12:24","slug":"what-to-expect-from-apples-10th-generation-low-cost-ipad-updated-chip-usb-c-and-major-design-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/what-to-expect-from-apples-10th-generation-low-cost-ipad-updated-chip-usb-c-and-major-design-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect From Apple’s 10th-Generation Low-Cost iPad: Updated Chip, USB-C and Major Design Changes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Apple is working on an updated version of its low-cost iPad, with the new tablet set to come out later in 2022. The entry-level \u200ciPad\u200c has always been something of an afterthought as it isn’t often updated with new features, but rumors suggest there’s a big redesign in the works.<\/p>\n

This guide highlights everything that we know about the 10th-generation \u200ciPad\u200c.<\/p>\n

Design Changes<\/h2>\n

Multiple rumors have indicated that the 10th-generation \u200ciPad\u200c is going to get some notable design changes. Without going into specifics, DigiTimes<\/em> said that there are “major” design updates in the works, and leaked renders from MySmartPrice<\/em> said to be of the next-generation \u200ciPad\u200c have given us some insight on what might be coming.<\/p>\n


The upcoming tablet may feature a design that’s similar to the iPad mini with flat edges and rounded corners. There could be a power button at the top, but the bezels are not expected to be eliminated. The tablet is expected to measure in at 248.62mm (height) x 179.50mm (width) x 6.98mm (depth), which would make it wider and thinner than the current model. Rumors indicate the 10th-generation \u200ciPad\u200c will continue to feature a Touch ID Home button rather than Face ID.<\/p>\n

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The 9th-generation \u200ciPad\u200c continues to feature a headphone jack, but it appears that Apple will remove the headphone jack from the 10th-generation model, bringing it in line with other iPads.<\/p>\n

Display Size<\/h2>\n

According to respected display analyst Ross Young, the next-generation \u200ciPad\u200c is going to feature a larger 10.5-inch display<\/a>which would be an increase over the existing 10.2-inch display the ninth-generation \u200ciPad\u200c sports.<\/p>\n

USB-C<\/h2>\n

Apple has been shifting the \u200ciPad\u200c line from Lightning to USB-C, and it’s the \u200ciPad\u200c’s turn for an update. The 10th-generation \u200ciPad\u200c is expected to feature a USB-C port for charging instead of a Lightning port, similar to the iPad Pro, iPad Air, and \u200ciPad mini\u200c.<\/p>\n

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A14 Chip<\/h2>\n

The current \u200ciPad\u200c has an A13 Bionic chip, but Apple is rumored to be planning to upgrade the 10th-generation \u200ciPad\u200c to an A14 chip, which was first used in the iPhone 12 and the fourth-generation \u200ciPad Air\u200c. It will bring a moderate increase in performance and efficiency compared to the existing model.<\/p>\n

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5G?<\/h2>\n

Apple has added 5G connectivity across its \u200ciPhone\u200c product lineup and to iPads that include the current \u200ciPad Pro\u200c, \u200ciPad Air\u200c, and \u200ciPad mini\u200c models, so it stands to reason that the 10th-generation \u200ciPad\u200c could also get faster 5G connectivity.<\/p>\n

Launch Date<\/h2>\n

The 10th-generation \u200ciPad\u200c is expected to launch later in the year, in either September or October. DigiTimes<\/em> has suggested Apple is aiming for a September launch, but in years past, Apple has held a second Mac and iPad-centric event in October, leaving the September event for iPhones and Apple Watches. That said, the ninth-generation \u200ciPad\u200c did come out at Apple’s September 2021 event, so September 2022 is a strong possibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n