It is rumored that Apple will announce the iPad (11th generation) in 2024 and discontinue sales of the iPad (9th generation) equipped with a home button.
In that case, TechRadar has summarized the specifications of the iPad (11th generation), which will be the cheapest iPad as a successor to the iPad (10th generation).
■Key points of this article that can be understood in 3 lines
1. Apple is rumored to announce the iPad (11th generation) in 2024.
2. iPad (9th generation) may be discontinued in 2024.
3. Overseas media are collecting rumors about the specifications and sales price of the iPad (11th generation) and proposing improvements.
Rumors regarding iPad (11th generation) announcement timing and specifications
There are two predictions regarding the release date of the iPad (11th generation): Spring 2024 and Fall 2024.
Apple is expected to announce the M3-equipped iPad Pro in spring 2024 and the iPad mini 7 in fall 2024, so considering the product segment, it seems likely that the iPad (11th generation) will be announced in fall 2024. is.
The specifications of the iPad (11th generation) are expected to be as follows.
Selling price
It is thought that the selling price of the iPad (11th generation) will likely be the same as the iPad (10th generation), but TechRadar says that there is no possibility that the price will increase.
However, considering that the iPad (9th generation) will be the cheapest iPad after sales end, the iPad (11th generation) will be the same price as the iPad (10th generation) as an entry-level device (starting at 68,800 yen including tax). it might be.
Even so, it is significantly higher than the selling price of the iPad (9th generation) (starting at 49,800 yen including tax).
Powered by A15 Bionic
TechRadar believes that there is a strong possibility that the chip installed in the iPad (11th generation) will be the A15 Bionic, and there is also a slight possibility that a newer chip will be installed.
Compatibility with Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
TechRadar reports that although the external connection terminal of the iPad (10th generation) is USB-C, the compatible Apple Pencil is the Apple Pencil (1st generation), so it is charged using a USB-C to Apple Pencil adapter. It is pointed out that it is too inconvenient to do so.
If the iPad (9th generation) is discontinued, there will be no need to keep the Apple Pencil (1st generation) equipped with a Lightning terminal in the lineup, so the iPad (11th generation) will be replaced with the Apple Pencil (2nd generation). ) may correspond.
However, considering that Apple Pencil (USB-C) has been released, it seems unlikely that this will happen.
Anti-reflective coating on display
TechRadar points out that the display of the iPad (10th generation) is reflective and difficult to see when used outdoors, and hopes that the iPad (11th generation) will be equipped with a display with anti-reflective coating. I am.
Add camera mode
Portrait mode and Cinematic mode, which are not included in the iPad (10th generation), are also features that are desired to be included in the iPad (11th generation).
Extended battery life
TechRadar points out that the battery life of the iPad (10th generation) in real-world use is significantly shorter than that of the M2-equipped MacBook Air, and we hope that the iPad (11th generation) will improve this.
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