The iPad (6th generation)[4] (also referred to as the iPad 9.7-inch[5]) is a tablet computer 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[6] and is the successor to the fifth-generation iPad, upgraded with the Apple A10 Fusion processor and support for styluses such as Apple Pencil.[7] The iPad is also marketed towards educators and schools.[8] It was replaced in September 2019, by the seventh-generation iPad. This is the last iPad to have the original 9.7 inch display.
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 iPad (6th generation) | |
| Also known as | iPad 9.7-inch, iPad (2018), iPad 6 |
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| Developer | Apple Inc. |
| Product family | iPad |
| Type | Tablet computer |
| Generation | 6th |
| Release date | March 27, 2018 |
| Introductory price | $329 |
| Discontinued | September 10, 2019 |
| Operating system | Original: iOS 11.3 Current: iPadOS 17.7.3, released December 11, 2024[1] |
| System on a chip | Apple A10 Fusion with 64-bit architecture and Apple M10 |
| CPU | 2.34 GHz quad-core 64-bit[2] |
| Memory | 2 GB LPDDR4 RAM |
| Storage | 32 or 128 GB[a] |
| Display | 9.7 inches (250 mm) 2,048 × 1,536 px (264 ppi) with a 4:3 aspect ratio |
| Sound | Stereo |
| Input | Multi-touch screen, M10 motion co-processor, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, Touch ID fingerprint reader, barometer |
| Camera | Front: 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 | Bluetooth 4.2, Broadcom BCM4359 Chip (Same as iPhone 7)
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| Power | Built-in 32.4-watt-hour rechargeable Li-Po battery[3] |
| Online services | App Store, iTunes Store, iBooks Store, iCloud, Game Center |
| Dimensions | 240 mm (9.4 in) (h) 169.5 mm (6.67 in) (w) 7.5 mm (0.30 in) (d) |
| Mass | Wi-Fi: 469 g (1.034 lb) Wi-Fi + Cellular: 478 g (1.054 lb) |
| Predecessor | iPad (5th generation) |
| Successor | iPad (7th generation) |
| Related | |
| Website | iPad - Apple at the Wayback Machine (archived August 5, 2019) |
Specifications
editThe iPad shipped with iOS 11, and had the iWork suite of apps pre-installed and included Apple Pencil stylus support.[7][9] The iPad supports up to iPadOS 17, and does not support iPadOS 18.[10]
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. [7][9] 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.[11] It is 7.5 mm thick.[9] The iPad is available in 32 and 128 GB[a] storage options.[12][9] Unlike other iPad models, the iPad 6 does not feature a laminated display.
Reception
editThe 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.[13] 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."[14]
Timeline of models
edit| Timeline of iPad models |
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Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ "About the security content of iPadOS 17.7.3". Apple Support.
- ^ "iOS Benchmarks". Geekbench. Primate Labs Inc. Archived from the original on August 2, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
- ^ "iPad - Apple". Archived from the original on August 5, 2019.
- ^ "iPad (6th generation) - Technical Specifications". support.apple.com. Archived from the original on April 19, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ "iPad 9.7-inch - Apple". August 19, 2019. Archived from the original on August 19, 2019. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c d "iPad 9.7 - Technical Specifications". Apple. Archived from the original on March 28, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
- ^ "iPadOS 18 Preview". Apple. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ "Apple iPad 9.7 (2018) - Full tablet specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Archived from the original on March 27, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
- ^ 1 GB = 10003 B
- ^ Beavis, Gareth. "Hands on: New iPad 2018 review". techradar. Archived from the original on March 30, 2018. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
- ^ "Apple iPad 2018 review: The iPad for everyone". CNET. March 29, 2018. Archived from the original on April 2, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
- ^ Apple Inc. (2010–2011). iPad News – Newsroom Archive. Retrieved June 7, 2018.