IPad (9th generation)

The 9th-generation iPad, also referred to as iPad 10.2 inch and iPad 9, is a tablet computer that was announced by Apple in a special event on September 14, 2021 and released on September 24th.Apple Event — September 14 by Apple, YouTube. 2021-09-14. Following the announcement of the 10th-generation iPad on October 18, 2022, the 9th-generation version remained available as a budget model.Apple unveils completely redesigned iPad in four vibrant colors, Apple Inc. 2022-10-18.
==Features==
This iPad is powered by the Apple A13 with a new ultra wide angle 12MP front camera, but retaining the same form factor as the previous generation. The front camera supports FaceTime HD video and Center Stage tracking.iPad 10.2-inch - Technical Specifications, Apple Inc. 2021-09-14. It is also the last iPad model to have been introduced with a home button.iPad 10 vs 9 vs iPad Air: How the new affordable iPad lineup compares by Michael Potuck, 9to5Mac. 2022-10-18.
===Preliminary speculation===
Some preliminary specifications were purportedly leaked when a Target employee prematurely stocked new cases that were not supposed to be released until early April 2021. the new iPad was thought to share the same exterior dimensions as the 11" iPad Pro (3rd-5th generation), but the case design may have been intended for the 10.9-inch iPad Air (2020).New 11-Inch iPad Case Found at Target as Rumors Swirl About Upcoming Refresh, by Joe Rossignol, MacRumors. 2021-03-09.Case for unannounced 11-inch iPad spotted at Target, AppleInsider. 2021-03-10.
==Accessories==
Accessories from Apple for the 9th-generation iPad include:
*Apple Pencil (1st generation)
*Smart Cover for iPad (9th generation)
*Smart Keyboard for iPad (9th generation)
==References==
==External links==
*iPad 10.2-inch at Apple
**iPad (9th generation) - Technical Specifications at Apple Support (2022-04-26)
*iPad roundup at MacRumors
* at Wikipedia
Category:2021 introductions