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 iPad (10th generation) in Yellow | |
| Also known as | iPad (10th generation), iPad 10.9-inch, iPad 10 |
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| Developer | Apple |
| Manufacturer | Foxconn (on contract) |
| Product family | iPad |
| Type | Tablet computer |
| Generation | 10th |
| Released | October 26, 2022 (3 years ago) (2022-10-26) |
| Introductory price | Wi-Fi:US$449 Wi-Fi + Cellular:US$599 |
| Discontinued | March 4, 2025 (11 months ago) (2025-03-04) |
| Operating system | Original:iPadOS 16.1 Current:iPadOS 26.2.1, released January 26, 2026[1] |
| System on a chip | Apple A14 Bionic with 64-bit architecture and embeddedmotion co-processor |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2× 3.1 GHz Firestorm and 4× 1.82 GHz Icestorm) |
| Memory | 4 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM |
| Storage | 64 or 256 GB[a] |
| Display | 11 inches (280 mm)2360 × 1640px (264 ppi), 500 nits max brightness (typical), 60 Hz refresh rate[2] |
| Graphics | Apple-designed quad core |
| Sound | Stereo |
| Input | Multi-touchscreen,headset controls,proximity andambient light sensors, 3-axisaccelerometer, 3-axisgyroscope,digitalcompass, dualmicrophone,Touch IDfingerprint reader,barometer |
| Camera | Front: 12 MP, 1080p HD, ƒ/2.4 aperture Rear: 12.0 MP AF, with Five Element Lens, HybridIR filter, video stabilization, face detection, Smart HDR 3, ƒ/1.8 aperture |
| Connectivity | Both models: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO, simultaneous dual band Wi-Fi + Cellular: |
| Power | 28.6 W·h, up to 10 hours of battery life |
| Online services | App Store,iTunes Store,iBookstore,iCloud,Game Center |
| Dimensions | 248.6 mm (9.79 in) H 179.5 mm (7.07 in) W 7 mm (0.28 in) D |
| Weight | Wi-Fi: 477 g (1.052 lb) Wi-Fi + Cellular: 481 g (1.060 lb) |
| Predecessor | iPad (9th generation) |
| Successor | iPad (11th generation) |
| Website | iPad 10.9-inch (10th generation) - Apple at theWayback Machine (archived November 14, 2024) |
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TheiPad (10th generation) (also referred to as theiPad 10.9-inch) is atablet computer developed and marketed byApple as the successor to theninth-generation iPad. It was announced on October 18, 2022, and was released on October 26, 2022.[3][4][5][6]
The design of the tenth-generation iPad more closely resembles the higher-end iPad Air and Pro models, with flatter edges and no home button. As with the iPad Air and Mini, theTouch ID sensor is located in the power button. It is available in silver, blue, pink, and yellow color finishes.[7]
Like the iPad Air, it has a 10.9 in (280 mm) 2360x1640Liquid Retina display; an increase from the previous 10.2 in (260 mm)-inch model, but it is not laminated.[7] The tenth-generation iPad uses anA14 Bionic processor, previously seen in thefourth-generation iPad Air and theiPhone 12 in 2020. The chip has a 6-core CPU, a 4-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine.[7]
The tenth-generation iPad hasBluetooth 5.2 andWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) wireless capabilities, as well as sub-6 GHz5G on cellular models. It is the first base model iPad to useUSB-C instead of theLightning connector; connectivity is limited toUSB 2.0 transfer speeds, with support for external displays at1080p resolution at arefresh rate of 60 Hz, or2160p at 30 Hz.[7] The tenth-generation iPad does not include aheadphone connector, requiring wireless headphones or a USB-C adapter sold separately.[7]
The tenth-generation iPad features a 12-megapixel rear-facing wide-angle camera with an ƒ/1.8 aperture and 4K video recording support.[8] In a first for any iPad, the front-facing camera is now located on the long edge of the display, so that it is horizontally centered when the tablet is in a landscape orientation.[9][7]
The tenth-generation iPad supports the first-generationApple Pencil; a USB-C to Lightning cable adapter must be used to pair and charge it. This adapter has been included with newer production runs of the first-generation Pencil since October 2022, and is sold separately for existing owners. It also supports the lower-cost Apple Pencil (USB-C), which charges via a built-in USB-C port. Unlike other iPad models with USB-C, it does not support the second-generation Apple Pencil.[10][8]
Apple unveiled a new keyboard cover accessory for the tenth-generation iPad known as theMagic Keyboard Folio, as it is incompatible with the Magic Keyboard and Smart Keyboard Folio. Unlike the Magic Keyboard designed for the iPad Air and iPad Pro, the Magic Keyboard Folio detaches from the back cover and can be used as an adjustable stand, and it includes a 14-key function row with a lock button.[11][7]
The tenth-generation iPad received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its new design, battery life, and performance, but criticism for removing the headphone jack, the lack of support for the second-generation Apple Pencil, and a higher price point than its predecessor.[4][7]
CNN writer Mike Andronico felt that the A14 processor had "the best [performance] we've seen on a tablet at this price" and made the device "more future-proof", while the Magic Keyboard Folio accessory was considered to potentially be Apple's "best keyboard cover yet". However, it was noted that its display was "starting to show its age" in comparison to the iPad Pro and theiPhone 14 Pro due to its lower resolution and refresh rate, and that "for the vast majority of people who just want a great tablet for streaming, sketching, gaming and some light productivity, the ninth-gen iPad is still the better value".[9]
The Verge similarly questioned the model's positioning as being "stuck in the middle" between the cheaper ninth-generation iPad and the higher-end Air and Pro, noting that "in a vacuum, there’s very little to complain about with the 10th-gen iPad. It’s an excellent tablet that does all of the things you expect from a tablet very well", but that "it costs considerably more [than the ninth-generation model] and is not as good as an iPad Air. And since you can find acurrent iPad Air on sale fairly easily at this point, this new iPad is not the iPad to buy right now despite the fact that it has a lot going for it."[7]
| Timeline of iPad models |
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 See also:List of Apple products |
Source:Apple Newsroom Archive.[12]
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