The iPad (9th generation) (also referred to as the iPad 10.2-inch) is a

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developed and marketed by

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as the successor to the eighth-generation iPad. It was announced on September 14, 2021, and released on September 24. The ninth-generation iPad was discontinued on May 7, 2024, with the announcement of the iPad Air (6th generation) and the iPad Pro (7th generation). It was the last iPad model to have a home button, Lightning port and headphone jack. The iPad 9th generation was later replaced with the 10th generation in October 2022 after the release of

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Features

The ninth-generation iPad has the same design as the seventh- and eighth-generation iPads, although all color options now come with a black display bezel, and the gold color option has been removed. It is compatible with the first-generation Apple Pencil, and the

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and Smart Connector for keyboard attachments. It uses the

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chip which was previously seen in the

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in 2019, which Apple claims gives a 20% CPU, GPU, and

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increase in performance compared to its predecessor. It features a 10.2-inch

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identical to the previous models, with 1620 by 2160 pixels at a density of 264 PPI, and includes True Tone technology, meaning the display can adjust its color temperature based on the surrounding light temperature. A new 12 MP front camera (122 degree wide-angle) is fitted in place of the 1.2 MP camera of previous models, which features Center Stage technology that detects the user and moves the camera view accordingly during video recording and calls. The rear 8 MP camera is from the earlier iPad Air 2. The base storage is doubled to 64 GB.

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is pre-installed at release. The iPad (9th generation) was the last generation iPad to have a home button, headphone jack and Lighting Port.

Reception

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'' called the 9th-generation iPad "the best tablet for almost anyone" in 2022, praising its price, performance and features. '' CNET'' gave it a 8.1/10, and praised the iPad for its performance and increased storage over its predecessor, while finding fault with its design, which was perceived as outdated.

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