Apple's New 2022 iPad Is Up for Preorder

The new iPad looks very unique from the standard iPads of the past – its design is even more so with the iPad Air.

It has a larger 10.9-inch screen (up from 10.2 inches last year).

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This is because the home button is gone, so swiping up from the base is how you close apps now.

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The Touch ID sensor is currently located on the power button of the gadget.

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Another undeniable change is the variety of choices. The 2022 iPad is accessible in four extraordinary looking tones: silver, blue, pink and yellow.

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You have to live dangerously and not place it for the situation.

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You can get it in 64GB or 256GB setups, and with Wi-Fi only, or Wi-Fi + cell capability.

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A more subtle – yet exceptionally welcome – change is that Apple has finally ditched the exclusive Lightning port for a more, uh, comprehensive USB-C port.

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This implies that you can charge it to a similar link that you use to charge the greater part of your other current gadgets.

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