14 DAY TRIAL // Apple announced today the 7th generation iPad with new capabilities, upgraded internals, and support for Apple's full-sized Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil.
The 10.2-inch iPad replaces the current 2018 (6th generation) model as the most affordable iPad on the market. The table features a gorgeous and bigger Retina display, support for Apple Pencil, just like the previous model, and for the first time, support for Apple's full-sized Smart Keyboard.
Under the hood, the 7th generation iPad is powered Apple's A10 Fusion chip, comes with advanced cameras and sensors, and offers users unmatched connectivity and portability. The new iPad will also offer all-day battery life and it is made from 100% recycled aluminium.
"The new iPad packs even more value into our most popular and affordable iPad model featuring a bigger 10.2-inch Retina display, support for Apple Pencil and for the first time, the full-size Smart Keyboard," said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s vice president of Product Marketing.
Powered by iPadOS 13
As you can imagine, the new iPad will be powered by the upcoming iPadOS 13 operating system, which brings unparalleled productivity with powerful new multitasking functions, an all-new Home screen with widgets, the ability to manage and mark up documents, and support for connecting USB flash drives.
The 7th generation iPad will be available in Space Gray, Silver, and Gold finishes in 32GB and 128GB configurations. The price starts at $329 USD for the 32GB Wi-Fi model up to $459 USD for the 128GB model with Wi-Fi and Cellular. It's available for pre-order starting today from apple.com and via the Apple Store app.
Special prices will be available for schools starting at $299 USD. The 10.20-inch iPad will hit the shelves of Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Resellers across the globe starting September 20th. All customers who purchase the new iPad will receive a free one year of the Apple TV+ video subscription service, which launches November 1st.
