September 14 is Apple’s big event, and according to rumors they could launch that day the new iPad (2021) along with the iPhone 13 and the Apple Watch 7.
This year they have already introduced an iPad, but it was the high-end one: the iPad Pro (2021), so it was not really aimed at the same type of audience. The iPad (2021) that we talk about in this article is the standard model, which also offers the best features that the new iPadOS 15 system will bring, while maintaining a lower price.
We could also know this same month of September in iPad mini 6, the company’s reduced-size tablet whose latest version went on sale in 2019, so it is time to renew.
The new (standard) iPad that we hope to see is the successor to the iPad 10.2 (2020), but we don’t know how big it will be. In fact, there have been rumors that the new model will have thinner bezels so that it is possible to increase the dimensions of the screen to 10.4 inches, while maintaining the same size of the device.
Although we are not sure if the new iPad (2021) will be presented on September 14, it is possible that it will, and therefore it is interesting that we review all the information available about the new device, so that you know what to expect. We can get an idea of the screen, power, price and other details that have been leaked, and you will find them all in this article.
We’ve also put together a wish list of what we’d like to see in the new iPad, to make it a successor to the iPad 10.2 (2020) worth buying.
We’ve heard that the 2021 iPad could be thinner than its predecessor, and designed with students in mind.
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Let’s get down to business
- What are we talking about? Apple’s next (standard) iPad
- When it goes on sale? Possibly September 14
- How much will it cost? Apparently less than the previous one, maybe around € 353
iPad (2021): release date and price
We thought that the iPad would arrive between September and October 2021, and now that Apple has confirmed that it will hold an event on September 14, that is the day we hope to meet the iPad along with the iPhone 13 and the Apple Watch 7.
A leak on the price of the iPad suggested that it could be the cheapest of all we have seen so far, specifically there has been talk that in the US it would cost $ 299, which would be about € 253.
For comparison, the previous iPad went on sale in the US for $ 329, so this year the price would be a little lower.
Of course, here in Spain they always cost more than the conversion to euros of the price in dollars, for example, if in 2020 the iPad cost 329 dollars, here it would be about € 279, but the reality was that its price was € 379. So to give a figure closer to what the next iPad (2021) could cost in Spain we will say that about € 353.
We have also heard that the price of the iPad 2021 would be “consistent” with that of 2020, and in a way this coincides with the previous leak.
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iPad (2021) leaks and rumors
The first rumor we heard about the iPad (2021) suggested that it would equip the A13 Bionic chip that we saw in the iPhone 11 range, and that it would be accompanied by 4GB of RAM. This leak also claimed that the tablet would have a 10.5-inch screen, which is an increase from last year’s model.
Data were also given on the storage, which apparently will start from 64GB in the basic variant of the iPad (2021), which would be double than in the current model, which starts from 32GB.
Finally, this same information gave details about the design, which apparently will be very similar to the 2020 iPad with a button with Touch ID and large frames.
A second leak corroborated the previous data, and added the details about the price that we discussed in the previous section. He also suggested that the body of the new iPad will be thinner and lighter than its predecessor.
In general, there are many rumors that the new iPad will be thinner, and one in particular says that the device will be designed with students in mind.
What we want to see in the new iPad
This is a list of the functions and features that we want to see in the new iPad (2021), which includes changes from previous models, extras from other series of iPads and many other things that would debut on the new iPad.
1. High resolution selfie camera
If you take a selfie with the iPad 10.2 (2020), or make a video call, you may see something pixelated. That’s because the camera is 1.2MP, which is a very low resolution.
It is true that a tablet does not need to have a super-high resolution sensor, since you will normally take photos with your mobile, but it is true that 1.2MP is too low, and it would be great if Apple equips the iPad with a camera of 8MP so you can do better video calling or selfie photos.
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2. A big change in design
The main line of iPads hasn’t changed substantially since the first device came out 10 years ago. The iPad 10.2 (2020), which is the eighth generation model, already gives the impression of having a somewhat outdated design, especially when compared to other Android tablets, and although the style of the current iPad Air and iPad Pro it’s more modern, it doesn’t make up for the standard iPad.
Undoubtedly, it is time to update the design of the iPad, as they did with the iPad Air 4, but we do not want them to copy exactly the appearance of this. We simply ask that the standard iPad look more modern and make it easier to distinguish it from its predecessors.
3. More storage
How can it be that most phones have at least 1258GB of capacity, but Apple is able to continue to sell tablets with only 32GB? Nowadays, people download games, movies, series, music and documents without stopping, so 32GB is very short.
Of course you can always opt for a variant with more storage, but in the case of the iPad 2020 you could choose at most 128GB, and in some cases it is also little for some people. After all, iPad Pro offer up to 1TB (1000GB).
4. Faster loading
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Except for the latest standard iPad model from 2020, all previous ones could only be charged at 10W, which is desperately slow; yes, last year they raised it to 20W, but this is still not enough and consequently the tablet takes a long time to charge.
Apple has never excelled in the realm of battery life or charging times, but we think it’s about time the company took a step forward in this regard.
5. One USB Type-C port
We just don’t understand why Apple doesn’t equip all of its iPads with USB Type-C charging ports at this point. Yes, they do offer it on the iPad Pro and the latest iPad Air, but the standard iPad and mini range still stick with the Lightning connection, which is not that great.
USB Type-C cables charge much faster, and they also transfer data faster. As if that were not enough, they are much more common: they are the standard. This means that you could carry a single cable and charge your devices. Lastly, the USB Type-C port itself is also more durable than the Lightning and breaks less.
We know that Apple likes to use this technology because it is its own, and of course, they also earn more money if you have to be buying the company’s own chargers and cables, instead of being able to use the ones you already have or acquire them from companies from third parties. We understand that, but if in return the experience is worse because the load is slower and also more damaged … we believe that it is time for Apple to say goodbye to its outdated technology.
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