MySmartPrice has received exclusive CAD renders of Apple’s entry-level 10th generation iPad via an iPad case maker that reveal a new flat-edge design, larger display, and more.
The next-gen iPad, due later this year, is expected to sport Apple’s A14 Bionic SoC — the same chip in the 4th-gen. iPad Air and the iPhone 12 series — which supports 5G cellular connectivity.
Venkatesh Gorantla for MySmartPrice:
We can see that the 10th gen iPad will look similar to the 9th Gen from the front with the camera on the top and Touch ID on the bottom of the screen. We can also see the sizeable bezels on all four sides. To the back, it looks like the next-gen iPad will come with a single camera, just like the last-gen device. But, based on these images, it looks like the 10th Gen will get an LED flash and a camera island, unlike the 9th Gen. The back also comes with the Apple logo.
The device’s charging port is still a mystery as the CAD renders have a red mark on them. So, we are still not sure if Apple will jump to Type-C or stick to the lighting port. A report from a couple of months back suggests Apple might bring the USB Type-C port for the new iPad.
The next-gen iPad is also expected to feature a larger display than the predecessor and measure 248.62 x 179.50 x 6.98mm, which is wider, but slimmer than the 9th gen iPad.
MacDailyNews Take: Looks legit.
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[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “Fred Mertz” for the heads up.]
Obviously this will have the M1 chip like the current Ait. The previous Air, which introduced the iPad Pro Mini vibe but came before the M1 chip is the one the writer is referring to above.
With the Pro and likely Air iPads about to get M2, why the heck wouldn’t Apple upgrade the base iPad to an M1?
It would get centre stage, external monitor support and more.
Because the iPad mini and iPad use the A-chip from iPhone, while the iPad Pro uses the “better” chip. Previously it was the X (and Z) variants, and now it’s the M1 and M2 (for future models) from Macs. Creates differentiation. The iPad Air is in between. It previously used the latest iPhone A-chip, but now it’s M1. Going forward, I think iPad Pro will get M2 while iPad Air remains on M1 (one gen back). Also, as the lower-cost model, the “iPad” does not even get the latest iPhone A-chip. If it’s true that the next iPhone (not Pro) models are staying on A15, it makes sense that this next iPad is gets A14. This rumors is logical.
Highly doubt it will have M1. Too soon, it’s sill the latest chip in iPad Pros.
No reason to upgrade