Last October 18 Manzana introduced together with the third generation Apple TV 4K the new ones iPad Pro 11 and 12.9 inchesjust like him Apple iPad 2022the tenth generation of the tablet, which on January 27, 2010 Steve Jobs it was shown for the first time by an audience that attended an event that is undoubtedly part of Apple’s history.

The refresh of the iPad Pro 2021, which we were able to analyze in August of last year, which stood out with an M1 processor and an excellent Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED backlit screen, again left us feeling that the new models can perfectly replace some MacBooks, a decision that everyone day will make more Apple users.

The best iPad Apple has ever made, the 11 or 12.9-inch Pro (personally I prefer the one with the biggest screen, but of course there’s a price difference and it’s also a matter of taste) includes mike apple m2with an 8-core CPU that is up to 15% faster than the M1 and a 10-core GPU with up to 35% more graphics performance.

Leaving aside the Apple iPad Pro family, the protagonist of our analysis is the iPad 2022, a classic, “lifetime”, a product that never disappoints, but which Apple renews more or less as usual. every twelve months and which coexists with the ninth generation which is still sold.

Apple iPad 2022 Specs

The iPad 2022 design is getting an update

When we reviewed the 9th generation iPad around this time last year, we noted that it was identical to the 8th generation on the outside, with rounded edges and the same dimensions and weight. On this occasion, Apple debuts a design that it shares with the design of the iPad Air 2022, with straight lines that compare it to the iPad mini, iPad Pro, the aforementioned iPad Air and even the iPhone in terms of appearance.

The big news is the size of the tenth generation (24.86 x 17.95 x 0.7 cm) is practically the same as the previous generation (25.06 x 17.41 x 0.75 cm) and even weighs a little less (487 grams for the WiFi model vs. 487 grams for the iPad 2021 and 481 grams for the iPad 2021 model). WiFi+ Cellular compared to 498 grams of the previous generation), but his the screen is 10.9 inches0.7 inches larger than the 2021 iPad.

And how is a bigger screen possible when the size is almost identical because edge to edge design it uses more usable screen area and consequently we have an iPad with a smaller black frame.

In addition, on this occasion, Apple decided on a color, because on its website we can read the term “super pintón” to indicate the iPad 2022, which can be purchased in four colors: blue, pink, silver and yellow. The model you can see in the pictures is pink which is actually almost like a dull red.

The 10.9-inch display is Liquid Retina 2360 x 1640 pixels and 264 dots per inch, p Brightness 500 nits and True Tone technology. Addition, Touch ID It was integrated with the top button of the iPad (just like on the iPad Air), so the edge-to-edge design we talked about is possible, and it was possible to increase the screen size by 0.7 inches without changing the dimensions of the tablet.

The change in design can also be seen in Apple removed the lightning portwhich is now USB-C, allowing us to take advantage of the 20W USB-C power adapter, connect external accessories and use mirror mode on external monitors.

The problem with this decision is that Apple Pencil 1 it uses the Lightning connector for charging, but also for synchronizing with the iPad, as it is not possible to pair them using other technology such as Bluetooth.

For this reason, each Apple Pencil 1 (price per €119), which have been released since the launch of the 10th generation iPad, include a USB-C to Apple Pencil adapter. If we already have a Pencil 1, this adapter can be purchased separately (at a price of 10 euros).

A14 Bionic processor with Neural Engine

Another important news in this iPad 2022 is the update of its processor A14 Bionic with Neural Engine, chip with 5 nanometer technology which, thanks to its 11,800 million transistors, is able to increase energy efficiency (up to 10 hours of battery life) and performance in almost all aspects compared to the previous version.

WITH 6 core CPU and one 4 core GPU, improves CPU performance by 20% and graphics performance by 10% over the previous generation. In addition, its 16-core Neural Engine (twice that of the A13) accelerates machine learning by up to 80%, which is essential for tasks such as recognizing live text in photos or videos, as well as recognizing faces in our photo library. .

New Magic Keyboard only for iPad 2022

Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad 10th generation sold separately. €299 and it was intended exclusively for him. The keyboard maintains the same typing experience as the Magic Keyboard with individual keys, a scissor mechanism with 1mm travel and great feedback.

At the top we find a new series of functions with 14 keys that allow us to adjust the brightness and volume of the screen, activate the night mode or the microphone, access the search, etc. In addition, it has a great trackpad so we can click anywhere on the iPad screen, perfect for precise tasks like editing a table or selecting text.

The most interesting thing about this new keyboard is its separate two-part design (case and keyboard), which increases its versatility. The piece that protects the back is attached magnetically and includes (as you can see in the images that accompany this analysis) an adjustable support that will be very useful to tilt the iPad according to the viewing angle we want, or even if you remove the keyboard, leave the iPad in wide to enjoy the movie.

The keyboard itself also magnetically attaches to the Smart Connector that Apple placed on the edge of the iPad. This keyboard can be folded all the way to the back, detached, or flipped so that the keys face the back of the iPad. In short, as we mentioned, the new Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad 2022 is an example of versatility and one of the strengths of this new generation.

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