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The '''8th-generation iPad''', also referred to as '''iPad (2020)''', is a tablet computer made by Apple. It is the latest available device in the standard iPad lineup. It was revealed by [[Apple]] in a [[Apple Special Events in 2020#September 2020|special event]] on September 15, [[2020]] and released on September 18th.<ref name="youtube-apple-event915">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b13xnFp_LJs Apple Event — September 15] by Apple, YouTube. 2020-09-15.</ref><ref name="apple-8th-ipad">[https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/09/apple-introduces-eighth-generation-ipad-with-a-huge-jump-in-performance/ Apple introduces eighth-generation iPad with a huge jump in performance], Apple Inc. 2020-09-15.</ref>
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The '''8th-generation iPad''', also referred to as '''iPad 10.2 inch''' and '''iPad 8''', is a tablet computer that was announced by [[Apple]] in a [[Apple Special Events in 2020#September 2020|special event]] on September 15, [[2020]] and released on September 18th.<ref name="youtube-apple-event915">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b13xnFp_LJs Apple Event — September 15] by Apple, YouTube. 2020-09-15.</ref><ref name="apple-8th-ipad">[https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/09/apple-introduces-eighth-generation-ipad-with-a-huge-jump-in-performance/ Apple introduces eighth-generation iPad with a huge jump in performance], Apple Inc. 2020-09-15.</ref>
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The 8th-generation iPad uses the same exterior design as the [[iPad (7th generation)|7th-generation iPad]], with a 10.9-inch [[Retina display]] featuring 1620 x 2160 [[pixel]]s at a density of 264 [[ppi]],<ref name="TV"/> [[Face ID]] support, and compatibility with the [[Smart Connector]].
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The 8th-generation iPad features an [[Apple A12]] Bionic processor with [[Neural Engine]], 3 [[GB]] of [[RAM]], and a 10.2" [[Retina display]]. It also features a [[Smart Connector]] on the side that allows it to use the [[Smart Keyboard]] for the 10.5-inch [[iPad Pro (2nd generation)]] and [[iPad Air (3rd generation)]].<ref name="apple-8th-ipad"/><ref>[https://www.theverge.com/21451699/apple-ipad-2020-review-eighth-generation-bionic-processor-zoom The new 2020 iPad isn’t enough for Zoom school] by Dieter Bohn, ''The Verge''. 2020-09-23.</ref>
  
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It uses the [[Apple A12]] Bionic chip, which Apple claims provides a 40% faster 6-core [[CPU]] and a 2x faster 4 core [[GPU]] compared to the processor of the previous generation. It is the first iPad tablet that includes a [[Neural Engine]], a component introduced with the [[Apple A11]] chip. It is the final iPad tablet available with white bezels on the Silver and Gold models, as all [[iPad (9th generation)|9th-generation iPad]] tablets come with black bezels.
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The 8th-generation iPad is compatible with the 1st-generation [[Apple Pencil]], the [[Smart Keyboard]] and keyboard attachments compatible with the [[Smart Connector]].<ref>{{cite web|date=January 8, 2021|author=Julian Chokkattu|url=https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-ipad-accessories/|title=The Best iPad Accessories|work={{w|Wired (magazine)|Wired}}|accessdate=May 29, 2021|archivedate=January 24, 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124191948/https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-ipad-accessories/|url-status=live}}
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It was released running [[iPadOS 14]],<ref name="TV">{{cite web|date=September 23, 2020|author=Dieter Bohn|url=https://www.theverge.com/21451699/apple-ipad-2020-review-eighth-generation-bionic-processor-zoom|title=The New 2020 iPad isn't enough for Zoom school|work={{w|The Verge}}|accessdate=May 29, 2021|archivedate=March 25, 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325081027/https://www.theverge.com/21451699/apple-ipad-2020-review-eighth-generation-bionic-processor-zoom|url-status=live}}</ref> with [[iPadOS 15]] unveiled later at WWDC 2021. iPadOS 16 announced at WWDC22<ref>{{cite web|author= Tom Bedford|date=April 20, 2021|url=https://www.techradar.com/news/ipados-145|title=iPadOS 14.5 release date, compatible iPads and every new feature on your tablet|publisher={{w|TechRadar}}|accessdate=May 14, 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210430154600/https://www.techradar.com/news/ipados-145|archivedate=2021-04-30|url-status=live}}</ref>
   
 
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The 8th-generation iPad, also referred to as iPad 10.2 inch and iPad 8, is a tablet computer that was announced by Apple in a special event on September 15, 2020 and released on September 18th.[1][2]

Features

The 8th-generation iPad uses the same exterior design as the 7th-generation iPad, with a 10.9-inch Retina display featuring 1620 x 2160 pixels at a density of 264 ppi,[3] Face ID support, and compatibility with the Smart Connector.

It uses the Apple A12 Bionic chip, which Apple claims provides a 40% faster 6-core CPU and a 2x faster 4 core GPU compared to the processor of the previous generation. It is the first iPad tablet that includes a Neural Engine, a component introduced with the Apple A11 chip. It is the final iPad tablet available with white bezels on the Silver and Gold models, as all 9th-generation iPad tablets come with black bezels.

The 8th-generation iPad is compatible with the 1st-generation Apple Pencil, the Smart Keyboard and keyboard attachments compatible with the Smart Connector.[4]

It was released running iPadOS 14,[3] with iPadOS 15 unveiled later at WWDC 2021. iPadOS 16 announced at WWDC22[5]

Marketing quotes

  • “Delightfully capable. Surprisingly affordable.”
  • “Kick some serious tasks.”
  • “Jot 'til you drop.”
  • “Learn your lesson the fun way.”
  • “Live your best extra life.”
  • “Draw something drawsome.”
  • “Shoot from the hip. Edit with your finger.”
  • “You home theater. Home optional.”
  • “Take your to-do list to go.”[6]

References

  1. ↑ Apple Event — September 15 by Apple, YouTube. 2020-09-15.
  2. ↑ Apple introduces eighth-generation iPad with a huge jump in performance, Apple Inc. 2020-09-15.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Dieter Bohn (September 23, 2020). The New 2020 iPad isn't enough for Zoom school. The Verge. Archived from the original on March 25, 2021. Retrieved on May 29, 2021.
  4. ↑ Julian Chokkattu (January 8, 2021). The Best iPad Accessories. Wired. Archived from the original on January 24, 2021. Retrieved on May 29, 2021.
  5. ↑ Tom Bedford (April 20, 2021). iPadOS 14.5 release date, compatible iPads and every new feature on your tablet. TechRadar. Archived from the original on 2021-04-30. Retrieved on May 14, 2021.
  6. ↑ iPad 10.2-inch, Apple Inc. Archived 2020-09-15.

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