SAN FRANCISCO – While most people were excited for the latest iPhone 13 series and the all-new iPad mini, there’s a lot to like about the new entry-level 10.2″ iPad for 2021 despite looking identical to its previous generation.
Apart from the expected speed bump, the 9th gen iPad also gets several notable upgrades which makes this a compelling online learning device.
While it isn’t running on the shiny new 5nm Apple A15 Bionic chip, the new iPad has been upgraded from an A12 Bionic to an A13 Bionic unit.
This is the same processor that’s found on the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max which still provides excellent performance for all your application needs. According to Apple, the A13 Bionic provides 20 per cent more performance than the previous generation.
The extra performance is certainly welcomed as users can get a better multitasking experience especially with the arrival of iPadOS 15. Battery life remains unchanged with up to 10 hours of web browsing or video on WiFi, or up to 9 hours on mobile data.
Another significant upgrade that is useful during the new normal is the new Ultra-wide 12MP front camera. This is a huge jump over its old 1.2MP front camera which hasn’t been changed for years. In fact, the camera has a higher resolution than the 7MP FaceTime HD camera that’s offered on the current iPad Air.
