Images of a refreshed basic iPad have circulated online, originally spotlighted by a technology portal. The sketches suggest a vertical camera block reminiscent of the iPhone X family, hinting at a shift in how Apple devices may pair camera layout with the tablet’s silhouette.
According to the renderings, the front of the 10th generation iPad appears unchanged from the previous year, featuring broad bezels around the display and a Home button that houses a Touch ID sensor. The visual language mirrors the existing design language users have come to expect from the line, at least on the front face.
On the back, the sketches reveal a first for the base iPad lineup: an LED flash positioned beneath the camera module. The camera module itself bears a silhouette that echoes the camera blocks seen on iPhone X and Xs, suggesting Apple might borrow a familiar aesthetic for parity across devices.
Speculation around the next-generation iPad also points to a larger display than its predecessor, offering a touch more screen real estate for productivity and media consumption. Enthusiasts have long speculated about the inclusion of USB Type-C across Apple’s iPad family, with renders sometimes displaying a USB-C port color-coded by a red marker. While this color cue has yet to confirm a real port change, the broader trend remains a topic of discussion among observers, with other design elements expected to stay consistent with prior iterations.
There is ongoing chatter that the new iPad will run on the Apple A14 chip, the processor found in the iPhone 12 lineup. The timeline projection at the time suggested a fall 2022 introduction, aligning with Apple’s usual annual product cadence. Observers noted that even if some details evolved in later revisions, the core ambition was a more capable, more versatile budget iPad.
Earlier coverage from various outlets hinted at the price range for the base model, with estimates in the vicinity of typical entry-level pricing for Apple’s tablet lineup. As with any rumor cycle, official confirmation awaited further company disclosures and hardware demonstrations. [Citation: MySmartPrice, Socialbites.ca, and related tech coverage]”