Apple announces redesigned iPad with four new colors, A14 chip, Liquid Retina Display, and more

Apple today has unveiled the new redesigned 10th generation iPad. The new iPad features a large 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, powered by the A14 Bionic chip, and adds USB-C support.

“We’re so excited to bring the completely redesigned iPad to our most advanced iPad lineup ever,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “With a large 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, powerful A14 Bionic chip, a first-ever landscape front camera, fast wireless connectivity, USB-C, and support for incredible accessories like the new Magic Keyboard Folio, the new iPad delivers more value, more versatility ”” and is simply more fun.”

–  Greg Joswiak SVP of Worlwide Marketing

New Design and Display

The new iPad features an all-screen design in four finishes ”” blue, pink, yellow, and silver. The 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display extends to the edges, so users have even more screen area for apps, games, and having fun on iPad ”” all in nearly the same size as the previous generation. The new Liquid Retina display provides a beautiful visual experience with 2360×1640-pixel resolution, nearly 4 million pixels, 500 nits of brightness, and True Tone technology. Touch ID moves to the top button of iPad.

A14 Bionic Chip

The A14 Bionic chip comes to the new iPad, delivering a 20 percent increase in CPU and a 10 percent improvement in graphics over the previous generation according to the company.^ 

Advanced machine learning functions are powered by a 16-core Neural Engine in A14 Bionic ”” offering double the number of cores of A13 ”” boosting machine learning capabilities by up to 80 percent.

Cameras and Audio

The newly redesigned iPad is the first iPad with a front-facing camera located along the landscape edge. The landscape Ultra Wide front camera with a 12MP sensor and 122-degree field of view supports Center Stage, which automatically pans and zooms to keep users in view as they move around. The upgraded 12MP Wide back camera on iPad delivers high-resolution photos and detailed 4K video with support for 240-fps slo-mo.

Wi-Fi 6, 5G, and USB-C

The new iPad has support for Wi-Fi 6, connections are 30 percent faster on the new iPad than the 802.11ac Wi-Fi supported on the previous generation.^ Cellular models with 5G allow iPad to reach peak speeds of up to 3.5Gbps in ideal conditions.

The USB-C port supports a wide range of accessories and faster charge times when used with higher-power charging adapters. 

Accessories

Apple has also announced a new Magic Keyboard Folio for the redesigned iPad. For the first time, iPad will have a keyboard with a large trackpad and support for a click-anywhere experience and Multi-Touch gestures, which makes scrolling, swiping, pinching, and moving the cursor even more seamless. The new 14-key function row allows for easy access to shortcuts and everyday tasks, like adjusting the volume or display brightness. The keyboard magnetically attaches to the Smart Connector on the edge of iPad, which provides power and data. This means the keyboard never needs to be charged or paired, and users can easily fold the keyboard behind iPad or detach it entirely. The back cover has an adjustable stand for even more flexibility when playing games, watching video, and more.

Availability and Pricing

The new iPad is available to order starting today, October 18, at apple.com/store and in the Apple Store app in 28 countries and regions, including the US, with availability in stores beginning Wednesday, October 26. 

Wi-Fi models of the new iPad are available with a starting price of $449 (US), and Wi-Fi + Cellular models start at $599 (US). The new iPad, in 64GB and 256GB configurations, comes in blue, pink, yellow, and silver. 

Apple Pencil (1st generation) is compatible with the new iPad. A new USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter is required for pairing and charging and is included in the box with a new version of Apple Pencil (1st generation) for $99 (US). For existing owners of Apple Pencil (1st generation), the USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter is sold separately for $9 (US). 

The new Magic Keyboard Folio designed for the new iPad is available for $249 (US) and comes in white.