Featuring the A12 Bionic with Neural Engine, the most popular
iPad model delivers an even more powerful experience
Apple® today introduced the eighth-generation iPad®, featuring
the powerful A12 Bionic chip that brings the Neural Engine to the
entry iPad for the first time. Starting at just $329, the upgrade
packs even more value into the most popular and affordable iPad,
featuring a stunning 10.2-inch Retina® display, advanced cameras,
and great all-day battery life.1 Customers can order iPad today,
with availability beginning Friday, September 18.
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The eighth-generation iPad features the
powerful A12 Bionic with the Neural Engine, a beautiful 10.2-inch
Retina display, and so much more. (Photo: Business Wire)
“We’re excited to offer customers an even faster and more
powerful experience with the eighth-generation iPad,” said Greg
Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.
“With its beautiful 10.2-inch Retina display, the performance boost
from the A12 Bionic, great cameras, and so much more, the new iPad
is an incredible value at a time when, more than ever, our
customers need powerful and versatile ways to work, play, learn,
and connect with loved ones.”
A12 Bionic with Neural Engine Delivers the Most Powerful
Entry iPad Experience Ever
The eighth-generation iPad with the A12 Bionic chip delivers a
huge leap in performance, with 40 percent faster CPU performance
and twice the graphics capability.2 This makes the new iPad up to
two times faster than the top-selling Windows laptop, up to three
times faster than the top-selling Android tablet and up to six
times faster than the top-selling Chromebook. For the first time on
iPad, A12 Bionic introduces the Neural Engine for next-level
machine learning capabilities, including people occlusion and
motion tracking in augmented reality (AR) apps, enhanced photo
editing, Siri® performance, and more.
In combination with A12 Bionic, the power of iPadOS®, and Apple
Pencil® (1st generation),3 the new iPad is perfect for drawing,
note-taking, marking up documents, and more. With its thin and
light design, iPad is portable and durable with ultra-fast wireless
performance, support for gigabit-class LTE connectivity,4 and
all-day battery life, giving customers the freedom to work, learn,
and connect at home or on the go. With Touch ID®, unlocking iPad is
simple and secure using just a finger, to keep important
information safe.
Distinct iPad Experience with iPadOS 14
iPadOS 14 is available beginning Wednesday, September 16, for
all supported iPad models including the new eighth-generation iPad.
iPadOS 14 brings new features and designs that take advantage of
the unique capabilities of iPad, its large Multi-Touch™ display,
and versatile accessories. iPadOS 14 further integrates Apple
Pencil into the iPad experience for better note-taking capabilities
and new ways to work with handwritten notes. When taking notes on
iPad, Smart Selection uses on-device machine learning to
distinguish handwriting from drawings, so handwritten text can
easily be selected, cut, and pasted into another document as typed
text using the same familiar gestures. Shape recognition allows
users to draw shapes that are made geometrically perfect and snap
right into place when adding diagrams and illustrations in Notes.
Data detectors work seamlessly with handwritten text, recognizing
phone numbers, dates, addresses, and links, making it easy for
users to perform actions like tapping a handwritten number to make
a call.
iPadOS 14 also brings Scribble to iPad, allowing Apple Pencil
users to handwrite directly in any text field, making actions like
replying to a quick iMessage® or searching in Safari® fast and easy
— all without ever needing to put Apple Pencil away. Scribble uses
on-device machine learning to convert handwriting into typed text
in real time, so writing is always kept private and secure.
iPadOS 14 makes the iPad experience even more distinctive and
powerful in other ways, including:
- All-new compact designs for incoming FaceTime® and phone calls,
Siri interactions, and Search to help users stay focused on the
task at hand.
- Universal Search to quickly find practically anything, from
locating and launching apps, to accessing contacts, files, and
information, to getting answers to common questions about people or
places.
- New sidebars for many apps including Photos and Files, and
streamlined toolbars that consolidate controls into a single place,
making them more useful than ever.
- Beautifully redesigned widgets that present timely information
at a glance right on the Home Screen.
Most Environmentally Friendly, Most Advanced iPad Lineup
Ever
The new eighth-generation iPad is designed to be environmentally
friendly and supports Apple’s plan to become carbon neutral by
2030. iPad uses a 100 percent recycled aluminum enclosure and 100
percent recycled tin for the solder on its main logic board,
remains free of harmful substances, is highly energy efficient, and
uses wood fiber packaging that is recycled or comes from
responsibly managed forests.
The new eighth-generation iPad joins the new iPad Air®, the
powerful iPad Pro®, and iPad mini® to form the most advanced iPad
lineup ever. With support for Apple Pencil, best-in-class
performance, advanced displays, and all-day battery life, whether
customers prioritize portability, power, or price, there’s an iPad
for everyone. Learn more about the iPad family at
apple.com/ipad/compare.
Pricing and Availability
- The new iPad (8th generation) is available to order starting
today on apple.com and in the Apple Store app in more than 25
countries and regions, including the US. iPad will be available
beginning Friday, September 18, with a starting price of
$329 (US) for the Wi-Fi model and $459 (US) for the
Wi-Fi + Cellular model, and comes in silver, space gray, and gold
finishes in 32GB and 128GB configurations.
- iPadOS 14, the powerful operating system designed specifically
for iPad, ships for free with the new eighth-generation iPad and
new iPad Air and will be available as a free software update
Wednesday, September 16, for all iPad Pro models, iPad Air 2 and
later, iPad 5th generation and later, and iPad mini 4 and
later.
- Apple Pencil (1st generation), available for purchase
separately, is compatible with iPad (8th generation) for $99
(US).
- Smart Keyboard™ for iPad is available for purchase separately
for $159 (US) with layouts for over 30 languages, including
simplified Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.
- Smart Covers for iPad are available for $49 (US) in
black, white, and three new seasonal colors including deep navy,
cyprus green, and pink citrus.
- Education pricing for institutions purchasing directly from
Apple, including schools and universities, is available starting at
just $299 (US) for iPad (8th generation). Education pricing
for individuals, including current and newly accepted college
students and their parents, as well as faculty, staff, and
homeschool teachers of all grade levels, is available for
$309 (US) for iPad (8th generation). The first-generation
Apple Pencil is also available for $89 (US) and Smart
Keyboard for $149 (US). For more information, visit
apple.com/us-hed/shop.
- Apple One is the easiest way to get many Apple subscription
services at a great value, so customers can choose the one plan
that is right for them or their whole family. Customers can sign up
for Apple One starting this fall.
- For a limited time, customers who purchase a new iPad, iPhone,
Apple TV, Mac, or iPod touch can enjoy one year of Apple TV+ for
free.5
- Customers looking for convenient, contactless service are able
to find many of the same shopping and support services from
apple.com. Customers can chat with an Apple Specialist and get
shopping help, choose monthly financing options, trade in eligible
devices, and get Genius® support and no-contact delivery. In-store
pickup is also available. Customers are encouraged to check
apple.com/retail for more information on the health and safety
measures in place, and the services available at their local
store.
- Customers in the US can trade in their eligible device for an
Apple Gift Card or credit toward their purchase. If the device
isn’t eligible for credit, Apple will recycle it for free.6
- When customers buy online from Apple, they can make iPad their
own with free engraving.
- Customers in the US who buy directly from Apple can choose
Apple Card™ monthly installments, to pay for their iPad over 12
months, interest-free and get 3 percent Daily Cash™ back all
upfront. Customers who choose to pay in full with their Apple Card
also get 3 percent Daily Cash back.
- Customers can extend their limited warranty with AppleCare+ and
get 24/7 priority access to technical support.
- Every customer who buys iPad from Apple can enjoy a free Online
Personal Session with an Apple Specialist to help them explore and
discover all the amazing things they can do with their new
iPad.
1Battery life depends on device settings, usage, and other
factors. Actual results may vary. 2Performance claims compared to
the previous-generation device. 3Accessories sold separately.
4Network speeds are dependent on carrier networks. 5This special
offer is good for three months after the first activation of the
eligible device. One subscription per Family Sharing group. Plan
automatically renews until cancelled. Restrictions and other terms
apply; visit apple.com/promo for more information. 6Trade-in values
vary based on the condition, year, and configuration of your
trade-in device, and may also vary between online and in-store
trade-in. You must be at least 18 years old. Offer may not be
available in all countries. In-store trade-in requires presentation
of a valid, government-issued photo ID (local law may require
saving this information). Additional terms from Apple or Apple’s
trade-in partners may apply.
Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction
of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in
innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV.
Apple’s five software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and
tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and
empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store,
Apple Music, Apple Pay, and iCloud. Apple’s more than 100,000
employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth, and
to leaving the world better than we found it.
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