Apple’s 10th-generation iPad is expected to arrive at its September event, and it’s reportedly undergoing “significant” design changes to modernize its look — but it may drop a handy feature.
According to Taiwanese news outlet DigiTimes via MacRumors, Apple plans to launch its next-generation, low-cost iPad 10 alongside the iPhone 14 in September this year.
The new iPad will feature a new design, although the report doesn’t specify what changes we can expect. However, other leaks and rumors suggest it will get a larger 10.5-inch display, thinner bezels to match the iPad Air, flat edges and a USB-C port. Expect the bezels to still be slightly thicker, as the Touch ID home button tends to stick around. However, one feature may be left out: the headphone jack.
Say goodbye to iPads with headphone jacks?
Leaked iPad 10 renders from MySmartPrice suggest the lack of a 3.5mm audio jack, giving customers even more reason to choose AirPods or other wireless earbuds. The Cupertino tech giant’s low-cost iPad shines as a powerful tablet at an affordable price, but the lack of a headphone jack could annoy quite a few buyers.
In our iPad (2021) review, we said the tablet has weak speakers, which means the headphone jack is warmly welcomed. This is the last remaining Apple tablet with a 3.5mm wired audio port, and it will be missed if the redesigned iPad 10 decides to ditch it entirely.
The 10th-generation iPad is also expected to get a performance upgrade, thanks to the expected A14 Bionic chip. This is the same iPhone 12 series and iPad Air (2020) used. Plus, it might end up getting 5G support. Will it add a good $329 over the previous model? Only time will tell.
While the report says the iPad 10 will launch in September, another leak from user yeux1122 of Korean blog Naver claims that the low-cost iPad will arrive in October alongside an updated iPad Pro with the M2. It turns out that the leaker brought accurate information, but no matter when it is released, all signs point to the arrival of the new iPad soon.
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