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The latest iPad has a bigger screen at 10.9in, up from 10.2in
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Apple iPad (2022) £499
For the bulkier chunk of change required to pick up this year’s iPad (the previous model launched at £319), you get a processor upgrade to Apple’s A14 Bionic, which remains blisteringly fast despite being a couple of years old, plus 5G support on the cellular model and a camera boost from 8MP to 12MP.
Design-wise, the iPad has now been thrust into the modern age, taking its cues from the iPad Air, with its smoothed-off flat edges, narrow bezels and “all-screen” design. The Silver, Yellow, Blue and Pink hues give a fun pop of colour.
The screen size is up from 10.2in to 10.9in, which pairs well with the slicker design. Ditching Apple’s Lightning port brings a world of possibilities for connecting external storage devices and accessories, opening up the iPad as a platform.
While the display gets a size bump, it also has a slight resolution increase to 2360 x 1640, with pixel density unchanged at 264ppi. The display is an IPS-type LCD panel with an LED backlight and claimed peak brightness of 500 nits.