IPad (4th generation)

The fourth generation **iPad** (sold as **iPad with Retina display**, sometimes called the **iPad 4**) is a tablet computer that is made and sold by Apple Inc. The fourth generation iPad kept the same Retina display as the last generation, but added some new features such as the Apple A6X chip, and the Lightning connector, which replaced the 30-pin dock connector. It was shipped with iOS 6, but can run the latest version of iOS, which is iOS 10.

## History

The fourth generation iPad was announced on October 16, 2012 at a media event that was held at the California Theatre in San Jose, California. It was available for pre-order online in several countries on October 26. The Wi-Fi version of the device went on sale in several countries on November 2, 2012. The cellular model went on sale a few weeks later.

On January 29, 2013, Apple announced a 128 GB version of the 4th generation iPad. It went on sale on February 5, 2013.

After the iPad Air was announced on October 22, 2013, the 4th generation iPad was discontinued. It was brought back on March 18, 2014, after the iPad 2 was discontinued.

### Software

The fourth generation iPad shipped with iOS 6.1. It can act as a hotspot, meaning that it can share its internet connection over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB. It can also access the App Store, where users can buy and install applications for their device.

The fourth generation iPad also got iOS 7-9. On iOS 9, it does not support any multitasking at all.

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.

## Infobox (information appliance)

- **name**: iPad
- **logo**: IPad 4 logo.png
- **image**: IPad 3.png
- **caption**: The fourth-generation iPad
- **developer**: Apple Inc.
- **manufacturer**: Foxconn
- **family**: iPad
- **type**: Tablet computer
- **unitssold**: 3 million iPad Minis and fourth generation iPads were shipped in the first weekend of sale
- **os**: **Original:** iOS 6, iOS 6.0
**Current:** iOS 10, iOS 10.3.3, released
- **power**: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery, Li-Po battery<br/ >11,560 mAh 3.7 V
- **soc**: Apple A6X
- **cpu**: 1.4 GHz dual core Apple Inc., Apple Swift
- **storage**: 16, 32, 64, or 128 GB flash memory (32, 64, and 128 GB discontinued)
- **memory**: 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, DDR2 RAM
- **display**: 2,048 × 1,536 pixel, px color IPS LCD display at (264 Pixel density, ppi) with a 4:3 aspect ratio, fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
- **graphics**: Quad-core PowerVR PowerVR#Series 5XT (SGXMP), SGX554MP4
- **input**: Multi-touch touch screen, screen, #Audio, headset controls, Proximity sensor, proximity and low-key lighting, ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, magnetometer, digital compass
- **camera**: **Front**: 1.2 MP, 720p HD
**Rear**: 5.0 MP AF, iSight with Five Element Lens, Hybrid IR filter, video stabilisation, face detection, ƒ/2.4 aperture
- **service**: App Store (iOS), App Store, iTunes Store, iBookstore, iCloud, Game Center
- **dimensions**:  _(height)_
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- **weight**: **Wi-Fi**: 652 g
 **Wi-Fi + Cellular**: 662 g
- **predecessor**: iPad (3rd generation)
iPad 2
- **successor**: iPad Air