Despite being a few years without launching new models of its most basic iPad, Apple resumed the path in 2017 with the launch of the 5th generation iPad which has been followed by new versions until reaching the 8th generation model launched at the end of last year . In 2021 we will see a renewal that, although it is true that it will not change the essence of this model too much, it will bring outstanding changes compared to its last two versions.
An iPad Air 2019 converted into an iPad 2021
Apple currently has several ranges of iPad: the basic one that it calls “iPad” without more, the ‘mini’, ‘Air’ and ‘Pro’. And something curious happens in them and that is that the main novelties that are being introduced arrive first in the iPad Pro range and, after a few years, they end up being established in the ‘Air’ range. Leaving the ‘mini’ on its own somewhat uncertain path at times, it is the basic model to which the iPad Air leaves its novelties when as many years pass. And at this point, the leaks suggest that the 9th generation iPad of this 2021 will be a kind of recycled iPad Air 2019 .
That is why its news is really only half news. They will be something new in that entry iPad range, although not an innovation that is not or has been present in other ranges. The first of these would be the size of the device that would be coupled with an increase in the screen , since despite maintaining the same form factor with the Home button, the iPad screen would become 10.5 inches in a chassis identical to that of the I already mentioned iPad Air that Apple released two years ago.
Design of the iPad Air 2019 that would be recycled in the iPad 2021
We remember that the screen of the 8th generation iPad is 10.2 inches, so there would be a not very large variation, but it is noticeable. As in the A13 Bionic processor , which would be better than the A12 that was mounted on the iPad Air 2019 and that was already mounted on the iPad from last year. Where there would be no changes would be in the compatibility with official accessories such as the Smart Keyboard and the 1st generation Apple Pencil.
Possible price and release date
Precisely the price is one of the factors that makes this one of the most popular iPads every year, since it is Apple’s entry model. Except for a major surprise, it is expected to maintain the same prices as this year’s model. Taking into account that the capacities would also be the same, we would find that the 32 GB WiFi model would be 379 euros and the 128 GB one would be 479 euros . If an LTE version is chosen, 140 euros would have to be added to the aforementioned prices.
And although the date is not official yet by Apple, it is expected to be in September when it will be announced and put on sale. His debut will probably come at the same event to present the iPhone 13 . In this it could also be accompanied by the iPad mini 6 and the Apple Watch Series 7, although for now we insist that there is nothing official, despite being the most likely.