Those who specifically are rocking the iPad Air, we'd recommend holding off. You just bought the tablet a year ago at which point you decided on the Air rather than the iPad Pro. If that was the case then, unless your work on iPad has substantially changed, there is no reason to shell out even more money to upgrade to the iPad Pro. If you are looking to boost your productivity, however, we'd recommend perhaps picking up one of the new Logitech keyboard cases that now integrate a full multi-touch trackpad.
This is the most interesting decision of them all. You have the iPad Pro and are on the fence about whether to jump ship to the new models. This happens to be exactly where we found ourselves to be as well. For that reason, we recommend most users with the iPad Pro hold off and don't bother upgrading to the iPad Pros. There are differences between the two models — we explored those extensively — but they aren't going to be huge game-changers.
Yes, graphics will be notably better. Wi-Fi 6 will be faster — assuming you have Wi-Fi 6 routers in your home or office. And sure, the new camera and LiDAR will have benefits. But those together won't be enough to warrant the substantial amount of money required for the upgrade. Where we would say it would be worth upgrading is if you are doing anything very graphics-heavy, like editing huge photos or working with video. It also may be a good time to upgrade storage as well.
When we picked up the iPad Pro, we didn't think we were going to keep it. We wanted to try it out before upgrading from our iPad Pro. But the redesign that the had was so good that we ended up sticking with it. Unfortunately, we only picked up the base 64GB of storage. As video and photo editors, that was a far cry from what we needed and we paid the price after only a month or two of use. After a year and a half of painfully managing storage, we are eager to upgrade to a higher capacity and will also be thrilled with improved graphics, faster Wi-Fi, and even the U1 chip when it is eventually taken advantage of.
Regardless of which iPad you currently have, if you decide to upgrade to the new iPad Pro you surely won't be disappointed. It is powerful, feature-rich, and iPadOS continues to bring countless new features to Apple's tablet computer. By default, Apple preloads some of its native apps onto your iPhone and iPad, but you may find that you don't need every app included.
The new iPad Mini , if it arrives, is widely expected to be the most-changed Apple tablet this year. But its price will likely be higher than most parents would prefer. And as for the iPad Air, it's likely it'll receive a processor bump-up and a few enhancements. But for the ninth-gen entry-level iPad, there could be some useful changes worth waiting for, too.
Last year's eighth-gen iPad worked with smart keyboards and Pencil support, and had a new processor. But will it keep the same older design? The eighth-gen iPad got an A12 processor last year, which was an overdue upgrade from the previous model's aged A But a shift to an even newer processor seems likely, considering how quickly Apple seems to be upgrading its other devices to M1s and other fast chips.
An A14 the processor on the iPhone 12 would be welcome. Or, at least, an A Apple's kept its entry iPads affordable, even at the expense of new designs or features. Would Apple at least boost the base storage to 64GB? We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy.
If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Undoubtedly, one of the biggest selling points of the new iPad is its front-facing camera, which is a higher resolution than the 1. On paper, this should translate to better video quality, whether for videoconferencing, livestreaming, or other activities. The newer model also provides support for p recording at 25fps and 30fps, while the version only supports p at 30fps.
There are also some notable improvements when it comes to the display, storage capacity, and performance. In most other ways, the iPad is identical to its predecessor. Both tablets also feature similar video recording capabilities, offering slo-mo video support for p at fps. They're both very powerful and match the latest versions in many ways, and will work with the Magic Keyboard with Trackpad. The older They're just too old.
The iPad Mini 5 , iPad Air 3 , and the Don't expect either to be your forever iPad, but they should last for a couple of years, at least. All three are compatible with the first-generation Apple Pencil, and the latter two work with the Smart Keyboard. If you go any higher, you may as well buy the latest models. They'll serve you much longer.
Yes, money is tight, but your sanity is important. Many of the older iPads no longer receive software updates, and they'll seem quite slow compared to your phone and your computer. The Mini and iPad have low-resolution, pixely screens or are just too old. Forget buying one of the old iPad Air 1 or Air 2—those are too long in the tooth. Peruse our Best Tablets guide for ideas if you don't want to spend a lot.
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