Apple’s entry-level 10.2-inch iPad was released back in September but according to new sources, we’ll see an updated version with a 10.5-inch display and Apple A13 Bionic chipset in early 2021.
The new info also suggests the ninth-gen
iPad will come with a thinner and lighter chassis though the overall design
will remain largely unchanged from the current version. There’s speculation
that Apple will reuse the form factor of the 2019 iPad Air which is both
lighter and thinner than the current entry-level iPad and also sports a 10.5-inch
display.
The new ninth-gen iPad is also expected to
bring 4GB RAM and the same old Touch ID home button on the bottom bezel.
Pricing is believed to start at US$ 299, down from the US$ 329 asking price of the
current model. Rumors suggest the base version will come with 64GB storage as
standard. We’ll keep you posted with more details on the upcoming entry-level
iPad as soon as they emerge.
