Apple has officially introduced the 8th-generation iPad, featuring a big improvement in performance courtesy of the A12 Bionic with Neural Engine. The Apple iPad also comes with a Retina display, advanced cameras, and all-day battery life.
The 8th-gen iPad arrives with the A12 Bionic chip, boasting 40 percent faster CPU performance and twice the graphics capability. The A12 Bionic comes with the Neural Engine, featuring people occlusion and motion tracking in AR apps. Additionally, the processor provides enhanced photo-editing, better Siri performance, and more. This new model also supports gigabit-class LTE connectivity, Touch ID, and all-day battery life.
Like the all-new iPad Air, the new Apple iPad arrives with the all-new iPadOS 14, which takes advantage of the device’s large Multi-Touch display and versatile accessories. The latest iPadOS also integrates with the Apple Pencil. It also sports improved features such as Universal Search, mote Siri interactions, new sidebars for Photos and Files, redesigned widgets, and more.
Here are the complete specs of the 8th-generation iPad:
| Apple iPad Air | |
| Display | 10.2-inch Retina (2160 x 1620) IPS display, 264 ppi |
| OS | iPadOS 14 |
| Processor | Apple A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine |
| Storage | 32GB or 128GB |
| Rear camera | 8MP F2.4 |
| Front camera | 1.2MP F2.4 FaceTime HD camera |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, USB Type-C |
| Sensor | Touch ID, GPS, GNSS |
| Battery | 32.4Whr battery |
| Dimensions | 250.6 x 174.1 x 7.5mm |
| Weight | 490g (Wi-Fi), 495g (Wi-Fi + cellular) |
| Colors | Silver, Space Gray, Gold |
The new iPad model comes in Space Gray, Silver, and Gold. Here are the local prices for the device:
- 32GB Wi-Fi – P18,990
- 32GB Wi-Fi + Cellular – P26,990
- 128GB Wi-Fi – P24,990
- 128Gb Wi-Fi + Cellular – P32,990
To purchase and know more about the 8th-gen iPad, visit the Apple Philippines’ website.
