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iPad
The iPad in silver
Also known as6th-generation iPad, iPad 2018, the new 9.7-inch iPad
DeveloperApple Inc.
ManufacturerFoxconn
Product familyiPad
TypeTablet computer
Generation6th
Release dateMarch 27, 2018
Introductory price$329
DiscontinuedSeptember 10, 2019
Operating systemOriginal: iOS 11.3
Current: iPadOS 18.1, released October 28, 2024[1]
System on a chipApple A10 with 64-bit architecture and Apple M10 motion co-processor
CPU2.34 GHz quad-core 64-bit[2]
Memory2 GB LPDDR4 RAM
Storage32 or 128 GB flash memory
Display9.7 inches (250 mm) 2,048 × 1,536 px (264 ppi) with a 4:3 aspect ratio
SoundStereo
InputMulti-touch screen, headset controls, M10 motion co-processor, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, Touch ID fingerprint reader, barometer
CameraFront: 1.2 MP, 720p HD, ƒ/2.2 aperture
Rear: 8.0 MP AF, iSight with Five Element Lens, Hybrid IR filter, video stabilization, face detection, HDR, ƒ/2.4 aperture
Connectivity
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz and MIMO

Bluetooth 4.2, Broadcom BCM4359 Chip (Same as iPhone 7)

Wi-Fi + Cellular:
GPS & GLONASS
GSM
UMTS / HSDPA
850, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM / EDGE
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
CDMA
CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A and B.
800, 1900 MHz
LTE
Multiple bands
A1567: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29 and TD-LTE 38, 39, 40, 41
PowerBuilt-in rechargeable Li-Po battery
Online servicesApp Store, iTunes Store, iBooks Store, iCloud, Game Center
Dimensions240 mm (9.4 in) (h)
169.5 mm (6.67 in) (w)
7.5 mm (0.30 in) (d)
MassWi-Fi: 469 g (1.034 lb)
Wi-Fi + Cellular: 478 g (1.054 lb)
PredecessoriPad (2017)
SuccessoriPad (2019)
Related
WebsiteiPad - Apple at the Wayback Machine (archived August 5, 2019)
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List of iPad models

The iPad (officially sixth-generation iPad) is a 9.7-inch (25 cm) tablet computer designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. It was announced on March 27, 2018, during an education-focused event at Lane Tech High School in Chicago[3] and is the successor to the 2017 model, upgraded with the Apple A10 Fusion SoC and support for styluses such as Apple Pencil.[4] The iPad is also marketed towards educators and schools.[5]

Since its introduction, this model iPad has been used by Apple Retail employees at the Genius Bar and by other employees to assist with customer queries. Since September 2019, the iPad (2019) has replaced this model. It was discontinued that same month.

Specifications

The iPad shipped with iOS 11.3, and had the iWork suite of apps preinstalled and included Apple Pencil stylus support.[4][6]

The iPad's hardware is nearly identical to the previous generation, except for a few upgrades, such as Apple Pencil and stylus support and an upgraded processor, the Apple A10 Fusion.[4][6] It is available in three colors: Silver, Space Gray, and a new Gold color to match the updated color introduced with the iPhone 8. The iPad has 2 gigabytes of RAM.[7][8] It is 7.5mm thick.[6] The iPad is available in 32 and 128 GB storage options.[9][6] Unlike the iPad Pro, the iPad does not feature a laminated display.

Reception

The 2018 iPad received positive reviews. Gareth Beavis of TechRadar praised the addition of the Apple Pencil and the powerful A10 chip, but noted that it was as costly as the previous generation iPad.[10] Scott Stein of CNET also praised the addition of support for Apple Pencil and the upgrade to the A10 chip, but criticized it for lacking the Smart Connector as well as not having the same display technology as the iPad Pro, writing "the 2018 entry-level iPad doesn't add much, but it makes an already excellent tablet a better buy than ever."[11]

Timeline of models

Timeline of iPad models
iPad Pro (7th generation)iPad Pro (6th generation)iPad Pro (5th generation)iPad Pro (4th generation)iPad Pro (3rd generation)iPad Pro (2nd generation)iPad Pro (1st generation)iPad Pro (7th generation)iPad Pro (6th generation)iPad Pro (5th generation)iPad Pro (4th generation)iPad Pro (3rd generation)iPad Pro (2nd generation)iPad Pro (1st generation)iPad Air (6th generation)iPad Air (5th generation)iPad Air (4th generation)iPad Air (3rd generation)iPad Air 2iPad Mini (7th generation)iPad Mini (6th generation)iPad Mini (5th generation)iPad Mini 4iPad Mini 3iPad Mini 2iPad Mini (1st generation)iPad Air (1st generation)iPad (10th generation)iPad (4th generation)iPad (4th generation)iPad (3rd generation)iPad (9th generation)iPad (8th generation)iPad (7th generation)iPad (6th generation)iPad (5th generation)iPad 2iPad (1st generation)
See also: Timeline of Apple Inc. products

Source: Apple Newsroom Archive.[12]

References

  1. ^ "About iPadOS 18 Updates". Apple Support. iPadOS 18.1.
  2. ^ "iOS Benchmarks". Geekbench. Primate Labs Inc. Archived from the original on January 8, 2021. Retrieved January 17, 2017. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; August 2, 2018 suggested (help)
  3. ^ Marotti, Ally. "Apple draws tech world's eyes to Chicago's Lane Tech with launch event for new school-focused iPad". chicagotribune.com. Archived from the original on March 28, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  4. ^ a b c "Apple's new iPad with Pencil support is just $299 for students". The Verge. Archived from the original on March 27, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  5. ^ "Apple Launches New 9.7-Inch iPad With Apple Pencil Support, $299 for Schools and $329 for Consumers". MacRumors.com. Archived from the original on March 27, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  6. ^ a b c d "iPad 9.7 - Technical Specifications". Apple. Archived from the original on March 28, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  7. ^ 1 gigabyte = 1 GiB = 10243 B
  8. ^ "Apple iPad 9.7 (2018) - Full tablet specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Archived from the original on March 27, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  9. ^ 1 GB = 10003 B
  10. ^ Beavis, Gareth. "Hands on: New iPad 2018 review". techradar. Archived from the original on March 30, 2018. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  11. ^ "Apple iPad 2018 review: The iPad for everyone". CNET. March 29, 2018. Archived from the original on April 2, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  12. ^ Apple Inc. (2010–2011). iPad News – Newsroom Archive. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
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6th generation 		Succeeded by
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