Apples 10th Gen iPad Review

The 10th-generation iPad is the new iPad's starting point. It's bigger, quicker, and better-designed than the ninth-gen model from 2021.

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The 10th-generation iPad costs £499 ($449/A$749) for 64GB of storage. 5G variants cost an additional £179 ($150/A$250).

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The price is undoubtedly less appealing than prior generations, but this is the first time Apple has altered the design of its low-end tablet in over seven years.

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Home button and wide bezels are gone, allowing a 10.9in screen to fit in the same-sized body as before. It's a terrific upgrade that's small and lightweight.

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When held in landscape mode, it includes dual speakers that are great for watching movies. A modern USB-C port is available for charging and attaching accessories.

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The iPad's automated pan-and-scan webcam has been relocated to the top edge when held in landscape, improving video calls.

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The screen isn't nearly as good as the iPad Air's, with somewhat poorer colour representation and no anti-reflective coating, making it more difficult to read in direct sunlight.

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– Screen: 10.9in 2360x1640 Liquid Retina display (264ppi) – Processor: Apple A14 – RAM: 4GB – Storage: 64 or 256GB

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– Operating system: iPadOS 16.1 – Camera: 12MP rear, 12MP selfie – Connectivity: Wifi 6 (5G optional), Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C, Touch ID, Smart Connecter

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Dimensions: 248.6 x 179.5 x 7mm Weight: 477g (5G version: 481g)

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If you use the device for mild browsing and watching videos, the battery will last for approximately ten hours.

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Apple does not specify a battery lifespan, however it should endure 500 full charge cycles with 80% of its original capacity and cost £129.

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