Tech giant Apple unveils a revamped iPad with four eye-catching hues
Apple has unveiled its latest offering in the iPad lineup, available for pre-order starting October 18. The new iPad, featuring an all-screen design and a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, is available in four vibrant finishes: blue, pink, yellow, and silver.
The new iPad comes with several improvements, starting with its camera system. The upgraded 12MP Wide back camera delivers high-resolution photos and detailed 4K video with support for 240-fps slo-mo. The front-facing camera, located along the landscape edge for better usage in FaceTime calls and video recording, also sees an upgrade. The landscape Ultra Wide front camera supports Center Stage, which automatically pans and zooms to keep users in view as they move around.
The new iPad is powered by the A14 Bionic chip, delivering faster performance and improved power efficiency. This powerhouse chip also ensures a smooth experience with the new iPadOS 16, which brings powerful new features like editing or unsend recently sent messages, collaboration features in Messages, a new productivity app called Freeform, iCloud Shared Photo Library, shared Tab Groups in Safari, scheduling emails in Mail, and more.
In terms of connectivity, the new iPad supports Wi-Fi 6 for faster connections and 5G for superfast connectivity on the go, with peak speeds of up to 3.5Gbps in ideal conditions.
For those looking to trade in their current iPad, Apple offers a trade-in programme. Once the device has been received and verified, Apple will credit the value to the customer's payment method.
The new iPad is available in more than 63 countries and regions, including Australia, China, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, India, Japan, Canada, Colombia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, the USA, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam, before its in-store release on October 26.
Pricing for the new iPad starts at $449 (US) for Wi-Fi models, and $599 (US) for Wi-Fi + Cellular models. The new iPad, Apple Pencil (1st generation), and the new Smart Folio are available to order starting October 18. For education customers, Wi-Fi models of the new iPad start at $419 (US), the new Magic Keyboard Folio is available for $229 (US), and Apple Pencil (1st generation) is available for $89 (US).
Apple also offers a new Magic Keyboard Folio, designed specifically for the new iPad, which offers an incredible typing experience, a click-anywhere trackpad, and a versatile two-piece design. The new landscape stereo speakers on iPad offer a great video-viewing experience.
Apple's commitment to sustainability is evident in the new iPad models, which are designed to minimize their impact on the environment. They feature 100 percent recycled gold, copper, aluminum, tin, and rare earth elements, and meet Apple's high standards for energy efficiency.
Customers can personalise their new iPad by engraving it with a meaningful mix of emoji, names, initials, and numbers, all for free, available only at Apple's website or in the Apple Store app.
Apple provides customers with personalised support and advice from Apple Specialists, convenient delivery and pickup options, and the best way to buy Apple products is from Apple Store locations and Apple's website. Dual microphones are designed to work in unison with the cameras, capturing audio from the camera being used and minimizing distracting background noise.
In conclusion, the new iPad offers a significant upgrade in terms of performance, camera quality, and sustainability, making it an attractive choice for both current iPad users and new customers.
