Apple has also launched its budget iPad model with upgraded features in India along with the new iPad Pro, and also launch a new Apple TV 4K. The new iPad has a new design that now has flat sides, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a large 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, and is powered by an A14 Bionic chip, compared to A13 Bionic in the previous models.
It also has an updated Ultra Wide 12MP front-facing camera along with the landscape edge with a 122-degree field of view supports Center Stage, and the rear camera has a 12MP camera with a 5P lens, Autofocus, and Focus Pixels. Now, the company has used a USB-C port to replace the lighting port in the older model, has Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and there are 5G cellular models.
There is an all-new Magic Keyboard Folio with a click-anywhere trackpad and a versatile two-piece design. It has full-size keys of 1 mm of travel, and the new 14-key function row allows for easy access to shortcuts and everyday tasks, like adjusting the volume or display brightness.
It is based on the new iPadOS 16 and has support for Apple Pencil (1st generation). Apple Pencil (1st generation) is compatible with the new iPad, but a new USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter is required for pairing and charging. This is included in the box with a new version of Apple Pencil (1st generation) and can be purchased separately.
Apple iPad (10th Gen) Specifications -
| Display | 10.9-inch (2360x 1640 pixels) Liquid Retina display with 500 nits brightness, 264 PPI, True Tone display |
| Processor | Six-core A14 Bionic 64-bit processor, 4-Core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine |
| RAM/Storage | 64GB/256GB variants |
| OS/UI | iPadOS 16 |
| Rear Cameras | 12MP camera with f/1.8 aperture, 5P lens, Autofocus with Focus Pixels |
| Front Camera | 12MP 122° front-facing camera with f/2.4 aperture, Retina Flash, FaceTime video, Center Stage |
| Features | Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Dual microphones for calls, Landscape stereo speakers |
| Dimensions | 248.6 × 179.5 x 7 mm |
| Weight | 477g (WiFi) / 481g (5G) |
| Connectivity | 5G (optional), Wi‑Fi 6 802.11 ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz); HT80 with MIMO, Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Battery/Charger | 28.6-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery with Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching a video, Wi-Fi + Cellular models up to 9 hours of surfing the web using a cellular data network |
Pricing and Availability -
The new iPad comes in Blue, Pink, Silver, and Yellow colors, and will be available from October 26th on apple.com and authorized resellers in India, and pre-orders have started now.
Apple iPad 10th Gen Prices are -
- 64GB storage/Wi-Fi version - Rs. 44,900
- 64GB Storage/Wi-Fi + Cellular version - Rs. 59,900
- 256GB storage/Wi-Fi version - Rs. 59,900
- 256GB Storage/Wi-Fi + Cellular version - Rs. 74,900
Accessories Prices are -
- Apple Pencil (1st generation) New version – Rs. 9,500
- USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter for old Apple Pencil (1st generation) – Rs. 900
- Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad – Rs. 24,900
- Smart Folio for iPad – Rs. 8,500
Apple TV 4K -
Apple has also launched its new generation of Apple TV 4K which supports HDR10+, and Dolby Vision and is powered by an A15 Bionic chip, which provides faster performance, more fluid gameplay, and more entertainment options. Apple said that the A15 Bionic chip in the Apple TV 4K is up to 50% faster than the previous generation in terms of CPU performance and up to 30% faster in terms of GPU performance.
It supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 7.1, or Dolby Digital 5.1. Apple’s tvOS 16 will bring new features, including Siri updates that will make it even easier for customers to use their voice to control Apple TV and interact with the results. For example, while wearing AirPods, users can say “Hey Siri” to search for and control Apple TV hands-free.
Pricing and Availability -
The new Apple TV 4K will be available from November 4th on apple.com and authorized resellers in India, and pre-orders have started now. Prices are -
- Apple TV 4K (Wi-Fi)/64GB storage version - Rs.14,900
- Apple TV 4K (Wi-Fi+Ethernet)/128GB storage version - Rs. 16,900
