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Apple Unveils 11th-Gen iPad With A16 Chip and More Storage
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Don’t forget businesses, they use it for a few things and that’s it. We only buy base model iPads of the current gen with cell data plans. Zero difference in our use case for an A series vs M series.
❓ Some questions for the expert sleuths out there:
Screenshot from Apple.com comparison below:
- How is the physical size/style/proportion between the two models?
- Will my same case work with the new 11th generation aka A16 model?
- Why are they calling it A16 and not 11th generation?
Screenshot from Apple.com comparison below:
Apple today announced the 11th-generation iPad, now featuring the A16 Bionic chip and more storage.
The announcement came alongside the debut of the new iPad Air, which now features the M3 chip. From Apple's press release:
The new iPad starts with 128GB of storage, and is also available in 256GB and a new 512GB configuration. The previous model was only available in 64GB and 256GB configurations.
It is available in blue, pink, yellow, and silver, and continues to start at $349. Customers can pre-order the new iPad starting today, with launch scheduled for March 12.
Article Link: Apple Unveils 11th-Gen iPad With A16 Chip and More Storage
And I bet even tech geeks would have a tough time seeing a difference day to day.
I've got an iPad Pro M1, I'm not buying any of these. My point though is that it's a mistake to gimp this thing the way they are for what it's intended to be.
Maybe for some but in our area, it's Chromebooks that kids get from school systems. My son is a sophomore and they've had Chromebooks since he was in elementary school. The people I know that have iPads use them for web browsing and watching videos/movies, hence my comments.
It wouldn't take much for Apple to turn this into a great tablet for watching movies.
I have found that adding a matte screen protector to my 10th gen has effectively masked the air gap. I think it is the nature of the matte texture.
Maybe this will change, but the pricing at retailers for iPad 10 here in Canada is currently only 12% off retail, meaning it's pointless to buy the iPad 10 here. The iPad 11 is a much better deal here if you value ongoing iPadOS and security updates, considering the iPad 10 came out way back in 2022.
It would be strange to buy an entry level iPad for those applications.
Honestly having no Apple Intelligence is a selling point. I feel like my Siri got dumber.
They need to add the headphone jack back if they want to keep education customers. We are not going to hand dongles to five year olds, and asking for Bluetooth headphones to be provided by parents is not going to happen. Nor are we going to provide them. Just becomes a logistical nightmare. We will transition to touch screen Chromebooks if we have to with iPads only for Special Education instances that a Chromebook can not fulfill. AI is less of a concern at this point, especially with the students that would be getting these devices.
theres plenty of people who dont have $1000 for a pro ipad but still want to be creative. There should be a device for each demographic
I don't think it is a deal breaker for most consumers looking for an entry level iPad. Some may even prefer it that way and with how underwhelming Apple Intelligence has been does it even matter?
Yes, and an iPad Air will suit them. Or they can use a base iPad just with the knowledge that it won't be as powerful. Just because someone with a lower budget wants to use a complex program doesn't mean Apple should spec the most powerful chips in the cheapest products.
Note however, the iPad 11 is much more powerful than my prior iPad Pro 10.5", and I was able to use LumaFusion on that.
In 2025 there are still people who take it as a personal insult when Apple produces a product that they themselves wouldn't buy. It's just a fact of life.
I don't let that bother me though. I'm thoroughly enjoying the Apple devices I currently own.
Agreed!
Equally bad are the folks who talk down at and try to silence people who wish Apple would keep supporting their needs
(those of us who prefer smaller iPhones, for example, end up taking a ton of this brow beating)
This upgrade was as expected, except the lack of an Apple Intelligence capable processor. Apple seems to be focusing on AI, so I don’t understand this move....except to upsell. Nevertheless, the $350 base price is great.
I use Apple Intelligence frequently to shorten my texts and emails. I tend to ramble. 😃
I use Apple Intelligence frequently to shorten my texts and emails. I tend to ramble. 😃
Kinda bummed the iPad 11 doesn't have the A17 Pro, like iPad mini, but I still might go for this. Should give me a couple of years of good use until the iPad Air gets OLED screen.