IPad (4th generation)

Last updated

iPad
IPad 4 logo 2013.png
IPad 3.png
iPad 4 in black
Developer Apple Inc.
Manufacturer Foxconn
Product family iPad
Type Tablet computer
Generation4th
Release date
November 2, 2012 (2012-11-02)
November 27, 2012 (2012-11-27)
December 6, 2012 (2012-12-06)
December 7, 2012 (2012-12-07)
December 9, 2012 (2012-12-09)
December 12, 2012 (2012-12-12)
December 14, 2012 (2012-12-14)
December 21, 2012 (2012-12-21)
Lifespan2012 - 2017
Introductory price$499
DiscontinuedOctober 16, 2014 (2014-10-16)
Units sold3 million iPad Minis and fourth-generation iPads were shipped in the first weekend of sale. [12]
Operating system
System on a chip Apple A6X
CPU 1.4 GHz dual core Apple Swift
Memory1 GB LPDDR2 RAM
Storage16, 32, 64 or 128 GB flash memory [13]
Display9.7 inches (250 mm) 1536 x 2048  px color IPS LCD display at (264  ppi) with a 4:3 aspect ratio, fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
GraphicsQuad-core PowerVR SGX554MP4
Input Multi-touch screen, headset controls, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, digital compass
Camera
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz

Bluetooth 4.0

GSM
UMTS / HSDPA
850, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM / EDGE
850, 900, 1800, 1900  MHz
CDMA
CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A
800, 1900  MHz
GSM
LTE
700, 800, 850, 900, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100, 2600  MHz
UMTS / HSDPA/HSPA+ / DC-HSDPA
850, 900, 1900, 2100  MHz
GSM / EDGE
850, 900, 1800, 1900  MHz
CDMA
LTE
700  MHz
CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A
800, 1900  MHz
UMTS / HSDPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA
850, 900, 1900, 2100  MHz
GSM / EDGE
850, 900, 1800, 1900  MHz
PowerBuilt-in rechargeable Li-Po battery
11,560 mAh 3.7 V 42.5 W⋅h (153 kJ) [14]
Online services App Store, iTunes Store, iBookstore, iCloud, Game Center
Dimensions
  • 9.50 in (241 mm) (height)
  • 7.31 in (186 mm) (width)
  • 0.37 in (9.4 mm) (depth)
Mass
  • Wi-Fi model: 1.44 lb (650 g)
  • Wi-Fi + Cellular model: 1.46 lb (660 g)
Predecessor iPad (3rd generation)
Successor iPad Air (1st generation), iPad (5th generation)
Related iPad mini
Website iPad with Retina Display at the Wayback Machine (archived November 2, 2012)

The iPad (4th generation) [15] (marketed as iPad with Retina display, [16] colloquially referred to as the iPad 4) [17] [18] is a tablet computer developed and marketed by Apple Inc. Compared to its predecessor, the third-generation iPad, the fourth-generation iPad maintained the Retina Display but featured new and upgraded components such as the Apple A6X chip and the Lightning connector, which was introduced on September 12, 2012. It shipped with iOS 6, which provides a platform for audio-visual media, including electronic books, periodicals, films, music, computer games, presentations and web content. Like the third-generation iPad it replaced, it was supported by five major iOS releases, in this case iOS 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.

Contents

It was announced at a media conference on October 23, 2012 as the fourth generation of the iPad line, and was first released on November 2, 2012, in 35 countries, and then through December in ten other countries including China, India and Brazil. The third generation was discontinued following the fourth's announcement, after only seven months of general availability. [19]

The device is available with either a black or white front glass panel and various connectivity and storage options. Storage size options include 16  GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB; the available connectivity options are Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + Cellular with LTE capabilities.

The fourth-generation iPad received positive reviews and was praised for its hardware improvements as well as the Retina display, which was also featured in the device's predecessor. Furthermore, benchmarks reveal that the fourth-generation iPad is able to perform CPU-reliant tasks twice as fast as its predecessor. During the first weekend of sales, an aggregated amount of 3 million fourth-generation iPads and iPad Minis were sold.

History

The California Theatre, where the fourth-generation iPad was announced on October 23, 2012 California Theatre (Fox), San Jose, CA.jpg
The California Theatre, where the fourth-generation iPad was announced on October 23, 2012

Rumors regarding the next-generation iPad emerged shortly after the release of the third-generation iPad. At that point some speculated that the next iPad released would be of a smaller size. [20] Further speculations emerged in July 2012 when DigiTimes, with the help of unspecified sources, claimed that Apple made small revisions to the then upcoming iPad and scheduled its release for late 2012. [21] [22] On October 16, 2012, Apple announced a media event scheduled for October 23 at the California Theatre in San Jose, California. [23] The company did not pre-disclose the subject of the event, but it was widely expected to be regarding the iPad Mini. [24] Photographic images of the device's dock connector and front camera emerged shortly before the media event. [25]

At the media event, Apple CEO Tim Cook introduced a new version of iBooks and new generations of the MacBook Pro, Mac Mini, and the iMac before unveiling the fourth-generation iPad and the lower-end iPad Mini. [26] During the unveiling, Apple stated that the fourth-generation iPad would be available to pre-order online in a selected number of countries starting October 26. [27] On November 2, Apple released the Wi-Fi model of device in 35 countries across Europe, East Asia and North America. The cellular model was released in-store a few weeks after the initial release of the device. [27]

The release of the fourth-generation iPad led to the discontinuation of its predecessor, which angered many third-generation iPad users. [26] In response, Apple extended its 14-day return policy to 30 days. ITProPortal noted that, since the price of both models is identical, consumers that purchased the third-generation iPad within this time frame were effectively allowed to exchange their discontinued device for the fourth-generation model. [28]

On January 29, 2013, Apple announced and scheduled the launch of the 128 GB variant of 4th generation iPad. It was released on February 5, 2013. [29]

Following the announcement of the iPad Air on October 22, 2013, sales of the fourth-generation iPad were discontinued. [30] The fourth-generation iPad was reintroduced on March 18, 2014, following the discontinuation of the iPad 2. [31] In order to make its reintroduction a low-end device to the iPad Air, its price was cut by 20% over its original launch price. On October 16, 2014, the fourth-generation iPad was discontinued in favor of the iPad Air 2; the iPad Air took its place as the entry-level iPad at that time.

Features

Software

The fourth-generation iPad shipped with iOS 6.0 and later, iOS 7. It can act as a hotspot with some carriers, sharing its Internet connection over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB, [32] and also access the Apple App Store, a digital application distribution platform for iOS. The service allows users to browse and download applications from the iTunes Store that were developed with Xcode and the iOS SDK and were published through Apple. From the App Store, GarageBand, iMovie, iPhoto, and the iWork apps (Pages, Keynote, and Numbers) are available. [33]

The iPad comes with several pre-installed applications, including Siri, Safari, Mail, Photos, Video, Music, iTunes, App Store, Maps, Notes, Calendar, Game Center, Photo Booth, and Contacts. [34] Like all iOS devices, the iPad can sync content and other data with a Mac or PC using iTunes, although iOS 5 and later can be managed and backed up without a computer. Although the tablet is not designed to make phone calls over a cellular network, users can use a headset or the built-in speaker and microphone to place phone calls over Wi-Fi or cellular using a VoIP application, such as Skype. [35] The device has a dictation application, using the same voice recognition technology as the iPhone 4S. The user speaks and the iPad types what they say on the screen, though the iPad must have an internet connection available (via Wi-Fi or cellular network) due to the feature's reliance on Apple servers to translate the speech. [32]

The fourth-generation iPad has an optional iBooks application, which displays books and other ePub-format content downloaded from iBooks. [36] Several major book publishers including Penguin Books, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, and Macmillan have committed to publishing books for the device. [37] Despite being a direct competitor to both the Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble Nook, [38] both Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble offer e-reader apps for the iPad. [39] [40]

The 4th generation iPad, unlike its immediate predecessor, the 3rd generation iPad, is supported by iOS 10; however, it was announced at the Apple WWDC 2017 that the 4th generation iPad (along with the iPhone 5/5C) will not support iOS 11, as it is a 32-bit iPad. iOS 10.3.3 is the latest and final version of iOS to include support for the Wi-Fi only models of these devices. [41] iOS 10.3.4 is the latest and final version of iOS to include support for the cellular models of these devices, [42] released to fix an issue caused by the GPS week number rollover.

Hardware

The device has an Apple A6X SoC which comprises a 32-bit Apple dual-core CPU running at 1.4 GHz and a quad-core PowerVR SGX554MP4 GPU, 1 GB of RAM. [43] It also features a 5-megapixel, rear-facing camera capable of 1080p video recording; and a 720p HD front-facing videophone camera designed for FaceTime. [44] The device features a 9.7" (diagonal) display with a resolution of 2,048 by 1,536 (QXGA) resulting in 3.1 million pixels, this gives the display a pixel density of 264  ppi. The total number of pixels used in the display of the fourth-generation iPad is four times that of the iPad 2  – providing even scaling from the prior model. [45] [46]

As with all previous generations of iPhone and iPad hardware, there are four buttons and one switch on the fourth-generation iPad. With the device in its portrait orientation, these are: a "home" button on the face of the device under the display that returns the user to the home screen, a wake/sleep button on the top edge of the device, and two buttons on the upper right side of the device performing volume up/down functions, under which is a switch whose function varies according to device settings, generally functioning either to switch the device into or out of silent mode or to lock/unlock the orientation of the screen. [13] Externally, the fourth-generation iPad is identical to its predecessor apart from the differences between dock connectors used and change of manufacturers that produce the display. [14] In addition, the Wi-Fi only version weighs 652 grams while the cellular model weighs 662 grams – 2 grams heavier than their respective predecessors. [13] [47] The display responds to other sensors: an ambient light sensor to adjust screen brightness and a 3-axis accelerometer to sense orientation and switch between portrait and landscape modes. Unlike the iPhone and iPod Touch's built-in applications, which work in three orientations (portrait, landscape-left and landscape-right), the iPad's built-in applications support screen rotation in all four orientations, including upside-down. Consequently, the device has no intrinsic "native" orientation; only the relative position of the home button changes. [13]

The tablet is manufactured either with or without the capability to communicate over a cellular network. All models can connect to a wireless LAN via Wi-Fi. The fourth-generation iPad is available with 16, 32, 64 or 128 GB of internal flash memory, with no expansion option. Apple sells a "camera connection kit" with an SD card reader, but it can only be used to transfer photos and videos. [13]

The audio playback of the fourth-generation iPad has a frequency response of 20  Hz to 20,000 Hz. Without third-party software it can play the following audio formats: HE-AAC, AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible formats (2, 3, 4, AEA, AAX, and AAX+), ALAC, AIFF, and WAV. [13]

This iPad uses an internal rechargeable lithium-ion polymer (LiPo) battery that can hold a charge of 11,560 mAh. [14] The batteries are made in Taiwan by Simplo Technology (60%) and Dynapack International Technology (40%). [48] The iPad is designed to be charged with a relatively high current of 2 amps using the included 12  W USB power adapter and Lightning connector. While it can be charged by an older USB port from a computer, these are limited to 500 milliamps (0.5 amps). As a result, if the iPad is in use while powered by a computer, it may charge very slowly, or not at all. High-power USB ports found in newer computers and accessories provide full charging capabilities. [49] Apple claims that the battery can provide up to 10 hours of video, audio playback, or web surfing on Wi-Fi, 9 hours of web surfing over a cellular connection, or one month on standby. [13] Like any rechargeable battery, the iPad's battery loses capacity over time. However, the iPad's battery is not user-replaceable. In a program similar to iPod and iPhone battery-replacement programs, Apple promised to replace an iPad that does not hold an electrical charge with a refurbished unit for a fee. [50] [51] During the battery replacement process, user data is not preserved/transferred, and repaired or refurbished units come with a new case. [52] The warranty on the refurbished unit may vary between jurisdictions.

The iPad (4th generation) was the last iPad that has a 32-bit processor and one of the last Apple products to have a 32-bit processor, along with the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5C, which has the A6 chips.

Accessories

Apple Lightning connector Lightning connector.svg
Apple Lightning connector

The Smart Cover, introduced with the iPad 2, is a screen protector that magnetically attaches to the face of the iPad. The cover has three folds which allow it to convert into a stand, which is also held together by magnets. The Smart Cover can also assume other positions by folding it. [53] Smart Covers have a microfiber bottom that cleans the front of the iPad and wakes up the unit when the cover is removed. It comes in five colors of both polyurethane and the more expensive leather. [54] [55]

Apple offers several other accessories, [56] most of which are adapters for the proprietary Lightning connector, the only port besides the headphone jack. [13] A dock holds the iPad at an angle, and has a dock connector and audio line-out port. The iPad can use Bluetooth keyboards that also work with Macs and PCs. [57] The iPad can be charged by a standalone power adapter ("wall charger") compatible with iPods and iPhones, and a 12 watt charger is included. [13]

Reception

The fourth-generation iPad received positive reviews from critics and commentators. The review by Gareth Beavis of TechRadar praised the device for its high-resolution Retina Display, which TechRadar wrote is "...one of the most impressive we've seen on a tablet to date." However, the reviewer also wrote that the screen "lacks the 'punch' seen in Super AMOLED screens seen on devices like the Samsung Galaxy Note 2." The review also praised the interface of the iPad for its simple design and easy to use layout. [58] Additionally, other aspects, such as the design of the iPad and updated SoC were noted and praised in the review. Critically, Beavis noted that the iPad can still moderately heat up under medium usage, however not to the extent seen in the third-generation iPad. [58] Tim Stevens of Engadget praised the Retina Display and labelled it as the best screen available on tablets. Benchmarks and tests conducted by Engadget resulted in Stevens concluding that the fourth-generation iPad is the fastest Apple mobile device available, surpassing a "record" that the iPhone 5 held for a brief period. [47]

Benchmark tests conducted by SlashGear concluded that the SoC of the fourth-generation iPad is able to perform CPU-reliant tasks more than twice as fast as that of the third-generation iPad. [59] A series of benchmark tests conducted on the graphics performance of the fourth-generation iPad by Anandtech resulted in the device achieving the highest score compared to other consumer mobile devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S III, Nexus 10 and third-generation iPad. The performance increase of the fourth-generation iPad varies between tests, however an increase is nonetheless evident. [60] Furthermore, battery longevity tests conducted by the same organization suggests that the battery of the fourth-generation iPad is able to last longer than its predecessor. However, the battery of the updated iPad 2 is able to outlast the fourth-generation iPad. [61]

Commercial reception

In the first weekend of sales of the iPad Mini and fourth-generation iPad, Apple reported that it sold an aggregated number of 3 million units. TechRadar noted that the first weekend sales figures for the fourth-generation iPad are lower than corresponding figures for the third-generation iPad, which sold 3 million units in its first weekend. [12] Subsequent reports and analysis such as that from David Hsieh, a technology analyst, suggest that the iPad mini is selling better than the fourth-generation iPad. [62] Despite the noted slump in sales, Apple's stock price, in direct response to the figures released, rose by 1.4% to $584.62 on November 5. [63]

Criticism

In a repairability review conducted by iFixit, the fourth-generation iPad scored 2 out of 10 (10 being the easiest to repair) due to the use of adhesive to attach components. However, reviewers noted that several components such as the screen and battery could be removed easily for replacement. [14]

Timeline

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)IPad (4th generation)
See also: Timeline of Apple Inc. products

Source: Apple Newsroom Archive. [64]

See also

Related Research Articles

iPod Touch Series of mobile devices by Apple (2007–2022)

The iPod Touch is a discontinued line of iOS-based mobile devices designed and formerly marketed by Apple Inc. with a touchscreen-controlled user interface. As with other iPod models, the iPod Touch can be used as a portable media player and a handheld gaming device, but can also be used as a digital camera, a web browser, for email and messaging. It is nearly identical in design to the iPhone, and can run most iPhone third-party apps from the App Store, but it connects to the Internet only through Wi-Fi and uses no cellular network data, as it lacks a cellular modem.

iOS is a mobile operating system developed by Apple Inc. and was first released as iPhone OS in June 2007, coinciding with the launch of the first generation iPhone. iPhone OS was renamed iOS following the release of the iPad, starting with iOS 4. With iOS 13, Apple began offering a separate operating system, iPadOS, for the iPad. iOS is also the foundation of the newer audioOS and tvOS, and shares some of its code with macOS. New iOS versions are released yearly, alongside new iPhone models. From the launch of the iPhone in 2007 until the launch of iPhone 4 in 2010, this occurred in June or July; since then, new major versions are usually released in September, with the exception of iOS 5, which released in October 2011. Since the launch of the iPhone in June 2007, there have been 18 major releases of iOS, with the current major version being iOS 18, released on September 16, 2024.

iPad Line of tablet computers by Apple

The iPad is a brand of iOS- and iPadOS-based tablet computers that are developed and marketed by Apple. The first-generation iPad was introduced on January 27, 2010. Since then, the iPad product line has been expanded to include the smaller iPad Mini, the lighter and thinner iPad Air, and the flagship iPad Pro models. As of 2022, over 670 million iPads have been sold, making Apple the largest vendor of tablet computers. Due to its popularity, the term "iPad" is sometimes used as a generic name for tablet computers.

iPad 2 Tablet computer developed by Apple (2011–2014)

The iPad 2 is a tablet developed and marketed by Apple Inc. Compared to the first iPad, as the second model in the iPad line, it gained a faster dual core A5 processor, a lighter build structure with a flat, rather than curved, back, and was the first iPad to feature VGA front-facing and 720p rear-facing cameras designed for FaceTime video calling.

iPad (3rd generation) Tablet computer developed by Apple (2012)

The iPad is a tablet computer developed and marketed by Apple Inc. It is the third device in the iPad line of tablets. It added a Retina Display, the new Apple A5X chip with a quad-core graphics processor, a 5-megapixel camera, HD 1080p video recording, voice dictation, and support for LTE networks in North America. It shipped with iOS 5, which provides a platform for audio-visual media, including electronic books, periodicals, films, music, computer games, presentations and web browsing.

iOS 6 2012 mobile operating system

iOS 6 is the sixth major release of the iOS mobile operating system developed by Apple Inc, being the successor to iOS 5. It was announced at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference on June 11, 2012, and was released on September 19, 2012. It was succeeded by iOS 7 on September 18, 2013.

The iPad Mini is a line of small tablet computers developed and marketed by Apple Inc. It is a sub-series of the iPad line of tablets, with screen sizes of 7.9 inches and 8.3 inches. The first-generation iPad Mini was announced on October 23, 2012, and was released on November 2, 2012, in nearly all of Apple's markets. It featured similar internal specifications to the iPad 2, including its display resolution.

iPad (1st generation) 2010 Apple tablet computer

The first-generation iPad is a tablet computer designed and marketed by Apple Inc. as the first device in the iPad lineup of tablet computers. It features an Apple A4 SoC, a 9.7 in (250 mm) touchscreen display, and, on certain variants, the capability of accessing cellular networks. Using the iOS operating system, the iPad can play music, send and receive emails and browse the web. Other functions, which include the ability to play games and access references, GPS navigation software and social network services, can be enabled by downloading apps.

iPad Air (1st generation) Tablet computer developed by Apple (2013–2016)

The iPad Air is a tablet developed and marketed by Apple Inc. It was announced on October 22, 2013, and was released on November 1, 2013. Part of the iPad line of tablet computers, the iPad Air features a thinner design than its predecessors, with similarities to the contemporaneous iPad Mini 2.

iPad Mini 2 Tablet computer developed by Apple (2013–2017)

The iPad Mini 2 is a tablet computer designed and marketed by Apple Inc. It has a nearly identical design to its predecessor, the first-generation iPad Mini, but features internal revisions such as the use of an A7 system-on-a-chip and a 2,048 x 1,536 resolution Retina Display. Internally, the second-generation iPad Mini has nearly the same hardware as its sibling device, the iPad Air. Apple released the second-generation iPad Mini in space gray and silver colors on November 12, 2013.

iPad Mini (1st generation) Tablet computer developed by Apple (2012–2015)

The iPad Mini, known retrospectively as the iPad Mini 1, is the first generation of the mini tablet computer developed and marketed by Apple Inc. It was announced on October 23, 2012, as the fourth major product in the iPad line and the first of the iPad Mini line. It features a reduced screen size of 7.9 inches (20 cm), compared to the 9.7-inch (25 cm) display on standard iPads at that time. Its internal specifications resemble that of the iPad 2, including its display resolution.

iPod Touch (5th generation) Mobile device made by Apple Inc.

The fifth generation iPod Touch is a mobile device designed and marketed by Apple Inc. with a touchscreen-based user interface. The successor to the 4th-generation iPod Touch, it was unveiled at Apple's media event alongside the iPhone 5 on September 12, 2012, and was released on October 11, 2012. It is compatible with up to iOS 9.3.5, which was released on August 25, 2016.

iPad Air 2 Tablet computer developed by Apple (2014–2017)

The iPad Air 2 is the second-generation iPad Air tablet computer developed and marketed by Apple Inc. It was announced on October 16, 2014, alongside the iPad Mini 3, both of which were released on October 22, 2014. The iPad Air 2 is thinner, lighter and faster than its predecessor, the first-generation iPad Air, and features Touch ID with the height, width and screen size the same as the iPad Air.

iPad Mini 3 Tablet computer developed by Apple (2014–2015)

The iPad Mini 3 is the third-generation iPad Mini tablet computer developed and marketed by Apple Inc. It was announced alongside the iPad Air 2 on October 16, 2014 and released on October 22. It uses primarily the same design and hardware as that of its predecessor, the iPad Mini 2. Its new features are the addition of the Touch ID sensor compatible with Apple Pay, differing storage sizes and being available in a gold color, as well as the previous colors.

iOS 9 2015 mobile operating system

iOS 9 is the ninth major release of the iOS mobile operating system developed by Apple Inc., being the successor to iOS 8. It was announced at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8, 2015, and was released on September 16, 2015. It was succeeded by iOS 10 on September 13, 2016.

iPad Mini 4 Tablet computer developed by Apple (2015–2019)

The iPad Mini 4 is the fourth-generation iPad Mini tablet computer developed and marketed by Apple Inc. It was announced along with the iPad Pro on September 9, 2015, and released the same day. The iPad Mini 4, which replaced the iPad Mini 3, was discontinued on March 18, 2019, when it was replaced by the fifth-generation iPad Mini. It features most of the hardware similar to the iPad Air 2 including its laminated display and design.

iPad (5th generation) Tablet computer developed by Apple (2017–2018)

The iPad is a tablet computer developed and marketed by Apple Inc. After its announcement on March 21, 2017, conflicting naming conventions spawned a number of different names, including "fifth-generation iPad" or "iPad (2017)".

iPhone 12 Pro 2020 smartphone by Apple

The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are smartphones developed and marketed by Apple Inc. They are the flagship smartphones in the fourteenth generation of the iPhone, succeeding the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, respectively. They were unveiled alongside the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini at an Apple Special Event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California on October 13, 2020, with the iPhone 12 Pro being released on October 23, 2020, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max on November 13, 2020. They were discontinued on September 14, 2021, along with the iPhone XR, following the announcement of the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro.

iPad Mini (6th generation) Tablet computer developed by Apple (2021-2024)

The sixth-generation iPad Mini is a tablet computer in the iPad Mini line, developed and marketed by Apple Inc. It was announced on September 14, 2021, and released on September 24, 2021, alongside the ninth-generation iPad, iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro. Its predecessor, the fifth-generation iPad Mini, was discontinued on the same day. It is available in four colors: Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, and Purple.

iPad (10th generation) Tablet computer developed by Apple

The iPad is a tablet computer developed and marketed by Apple Inc. as the successor to the ninth-generation iPad. It was announced on October 18, 2022, and was released on October 26, 2022.

References

  1. ↑ Richard Frye (December 3, 2012). "iPad Mini, iPad 4 Released in Israel". Gadget Insiders. Archived from the original on March 1, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2013.
  2. ↑ José Luis Peñarredonda (December 6, 2012). "El iPad mini ya llegó a Colombia". Enter.co. Archived from the original on December 7, 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
  3. ↑ Gene Ryan Briones (December 7, 2012). "iPad Mini & iPad 4 Debut in China Looks Underwhelming". Ubergizmo. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
  4. ↑ "iPad mini and iPad 4 Goes on Sale in Malaysia Today". Vernonchan.com. December 7, 2012. Archived from the original on December 12, 2012. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
  5. ↑ "iPad, iPad Mini hit SA". iAfrica.com. December 7, 2012. Archived from the original on July 5, 2017. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
  6. ↑ Swapnil Kale (December 9, 2012). "Apple iPad Mini and iPad 4 launched in India". Technoholik.com. Archived from the original on April 24, 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
  7. ↑ Neil Churchill (December 12, 2012). "iPad Mini To Launch In UAE". Gulf Business. Archived from the original on October 19, 2015. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
  8. ↑ Telecompaper (December 16, 2012). "Apple launches iPad 4 in Brazil for BRL 1749". Telecompaper. Archived from the original on July 28, 2013. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
  9. ↑ Andrii Degeler (December 12, 2012). "Apple to bring the iPad mini to Russia on December 14". The Next Web. Archived from the original on December 14, 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
  10. ↑ Esme Jiang; Kendra Lin (December 13, 2012). "iPad mini, new iPad to hit stores in Taiwan". Focus Taiwan. Archived from the original on August 9, 2020. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
  11. ↑ dayjx (December 19, 2012). "iPad with retina display:Philippine release". DayCody.com. Archived from the original on January 21, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2012.
  12. 1 2 Solomon, Kate (November 5, 2012). "Apple boasts 3 million sales for iPad mini, iPad 4". TechRadar. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Apple – The new iPad – View all the technical specifications". Apple. Archived from the original on January 30, 2010. Retrieved March 10, 2012.
  14. 1 2 3 4 "iPad 4 Teardown". iFixit. November 2012. Archived from the original on September 22, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
  15. ↑ "iPad (4th generation) - Technical Specifications". support.apple.com. Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  16. ↑ "Apple - iPad - Just as stunning. Twice as fast". June 1, 2013. Archived from the original on June 1, 2013. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  17. ↑ Murphy, Samantha (October 29, 2012). "Battle of the Tablets: Nexus 10 vs. iPad 4, Surface and Kindle Fire HD [CHART]". Mashable. Archived from the original on July 28, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
  18. ↑ Ng, Alan (October 29, 2012). "iPad 4 vs. Microsoft Surface by visual review". Product Reviews (PR). Archived from the original on October 23, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
  19. ↑ D'Orazio, Dante (October 23, 2012). "3rd Generation iPad discontinued, refurbished models available starting at $379". The Verge. Archived from the original on August 1, 2017. Retrieved October 24, 2012.
  20. ↑ Cox, John (April 17, 2012). "iPad 4 rumor rollup for the week ending April 16". Network World . IDG. Archived from the original on August 2, 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
  21. ↑ Kuo, Rebecca; Wolfgram, Alex (July 5, 2012). "Latest iPad has undergone revisions, says sources". DigiTimes. Archived from the original on August 2, 2012. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
  22. ↑ Gilbert, Jason (July 8, 2013). "iPhone 5, iPad Mini Release Date, And iPad '4': This Week In Apple Rumors". Huffington Post. Archived from the original on November 11, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
  23. ↑ Geller, Johnathon S. (October 16, 2012). "Apple sends out invitation for iPad mini event". Boy Genius Report. Archived from the original on April 25, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
  24. ↑ Lowensohn, Josh (October 16, 2012). "iPad Mini, anyone? Apple sets Oct. 23 event". CNET . CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on September 8, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
  25. ↑ Kerr, Dara (October 22, 2012). "Alleged iPad 4 photos hint at HD FaceTime front-facing camera". CNET . CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
  26. 1 2 Rodriguez, Salvador; Chang, Andrea (October 23, 2012). "Apple debuts iPad mini tablet". LA Times . Archived from the original on October 31, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
  27. 1 2 "Apple Introduces iPad mini". Apple Inc. October 23, 2012. Archived from the original on September 12, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
  28. ↑ Sulleyman, Aatif (October 24, 2012). "Reports: recent iPad 3 owners to receive free iPad 4 upgrade". ITProPortal. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
  29. ↑ "Apple Increases iPad with Retina Display to 128GB". Apple Inc. January 29, 2013. Archived from the original on January 30, 2013. Retrieved January 31, 2013.
  30. ↑ Pachal, Pete (October 23, 2013). "Apple Unveils iPad Air". Mashable. Archived from the original on October 28, 2013. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
  31. ↑ Cooper, Daniel (March 18, 2014). "Apple kills iPad 2 in favor of 4th-gen Retina display model". Engadget. Archived from the original on August 9, 2017.
  32. 1 2 "The new iPad: It's a Breakthrough because it features are". Apple. March 7, 2012. Archived from the original on March 11, 2012. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
  33. ↑ Ankan Deka, Jim (September 14, 2011). "iPad – the Musician's Genie". EF News International. Eastern Fare Music Foundation. Archived from the original on October 30, 2011. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
  34. ↑ "The new iPad – Amazing iPad apps, built right in". Apple. March 7, 2012. Archived from the original on March 16, 2011. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
  35. ↑ Sarno, David (January 29, 2010). "Apple confirms 3G VoIP apps on iPad, iPhone, iPod touch; Skype is waiting". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on November 12, 2013. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
  36. ↑ Patel, Nilay (January 27, 2010). "The Apple iPad: starting at $499". Engadget . AOL. Archived from the original on January 29, 2010. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
  37. ↑ Topolsky, Joshua (January 27, 2010). "Live from the Apple 'latest creation' event". Engadget . AOL. Archived from the original on June 22, 2010. Retrieved February 3, 2010.
  38. ↑ "Apple tablet due March, to get Kindle-killer book deal?". Electronista. MacNN. December 9, 2009. Archived from the original on July 31, 2013. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
  39. ↑ "Free Kindle Reading Apps". Amazon.com. Archived from the original on April 6, 2011. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
  40. ↑ "Free NOOK app for iPad, Download eReader app – Barnes & Noble". Barnes & Noble. Archived from the original on August 24, 2013. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
  41. ↑ "iOS 11 drops the iPhone 5 and 5C and the fourth-gen iPad". Ars Technica. June 5, 2017. Archived from the original on June 5, 2017. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
  42. ↑ "About iOS 10 Updates – Apple Support". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on July 22, 2019. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  43. ↑ Kingston-Hughes, Adrian (October 30, 2012). "iPad 4 benchmark leaks into the wild, shows 1.4GHz processor". ZDNet. Archived from the original on January 4, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
  44. ↑ Griffith, Chris (March 8, 2012). "Apple launches new iPad with higher resolution screen, and a new Apple TV with HD capability". The Australian . Archived from the original on March 8, 2012. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
  45. ↑ "New iPad will have a 2048×1536 Retina Display". Geek.com . Ziff Davis. March 7, 2012. Archived from the original on June 12, 2012. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
  46. ↑ "What to do with all those extra pixels?". Bjango. Bjango Pty Ltd. June 19, 2010. Archived from the original on December 13, 2012. Retrieved March 21, 2012.
  47. 1 2 Tim Stevens (October 30, 2012). "iPad review (late 2012)". Engadget. Archived from the original on November 6, 2012. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
  48. ↑ Huang, Joyce (June 7, 2010). "Best Under a Billion: Batteries Required?". Forbes. Archived from the original on November 1, 2011. Retrieved April 18, 2012.
  49. ↑ "iPad: Charging the battery". Apple. Archived from the original on September 14, 2013. Retrieved April 18, 2012.
  50. ↑ VanHemert, Kyle (March 13, 2010). "Apple will replace the dead battery of an iPad for $99". Gizmodo . Gawker Media. Archived from the original on October 8, 2012. Retrieved April 18, 2012.
  51. ↑ "iPad Battery Replacement Service: Frequently Asked Questions". Apple. Archived from the original on December 8, 2012. Retrieved April 18, 2012.
  52. ↑ "iPad Battery Replacement Program". GigaOM . March 13, 2010. Archived from the original on August 24, 2013. Retrieved April 18, 2012.
  53. ↑ "iPad 2 Smart Cover Teardown". iFixit. March 13, 2011. Archived from the original on September 5, 2013. Retrieved April 16, 2012.
  54. ↑ "Apple – Smart Cover". Apple. March 2, 2011. Archived from the original on April 13, 2012. Retrieved April 16, 2012.
  55. ↑ Wright, Josh (October 24, 2011). "iPad 2 Smart Cover colors revised". Macgasm. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
  56. ↑ "iPad must-haves. And fun-to-haves". Apple. Archived from the original on April 11, 2010. Retrieved April 16, 2012.
  57. ↑ Frakes, Dan (April 14, 2012). "iPad Keyboard Dock or Bluetooth Keyboard?". PCWorld . Archived from the original on October 30, 2013. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
  58. 1 2 Beavis, Gareth (November 5, 2012). "New iPad 4 review". TechRadar. Archived from the original on July 28, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
  59. ↑ Rougeau, Michael (October 30, 2012). "iPad 4 more than twice as fast as iPad 3, benchmarks reveal". TechRadar. Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved January 1, 2013.
  60. ↑ Shimpi, Anand Lal (November 2, 2012). "iPad 4 GPU Performance Analyzed: PowerVR SGX 554MP4 Under the Hood". Anandtech. Archived from the original on September 22, 2013. Retrieved January 1, 2013.
  61. ↑ Shimpi, Anand Lal (December 16, 2012). "iPad 4 (Late 2012) Review — Charging and Battery Life". Anandtech. Archived from the original on January 2, 2013. Retrieved January 1, 2013.
  62. ↑ Crothers, Brooke (December 13, 2012). "iPad Mini set to eclipse Retina iPad". CNET . CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on December 15, 2012. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
  63. ↑ Stoukas, Tom; Nazareth Rita (November 5, 2012). "U.S. Stocks Rise Before American Presidential Elections". Bloomberg LP. Archived from the original on July 28, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
  64. ↑ Apple Inc. (2010–2011). iPad News – Newsroom Archive. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
Preceded by iPad (4th generation)
2012		Succeeded by
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.