Subj : New iPad 2023: what we want to see To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Fri Oct 06 2023 11:00:04 New iPad 2023: what we want to see Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2022 05:00:37 +0000 Description: The new iPad 2023 could be one of the best tablets of the year if it includes these changes. FULL STORY ====================================================================== The iPad 10.9 (2022) is one of the best tablets you can buy, whether youre looking specifically at iPads or open to any option on the market. This might be a basic model from Apple, yet its specs and features feel anything but rudimentary. Its not perfect, however, leaving plenty of room for the new iPad 2023 to improve upon it. Thats expected to be the successor to the iPad 10.9 (2022), and based on our experience with Apples current model, weve come up with a list of things we want from this next baseline tablet. You'll also find all the leaks and rumors about the iPad 2023 below, and as soon as we hear more, we'll add them to this article. Note also that while we're referring to this as the new iPad 2023, it's unclear now whether it will launch this year or in 2024. Cut to the chase What is it? The next entry-level iPad When it it out? Probably between now and June 2024 How much will it cost? Possibly around $449 / 499 / AU$749 New iPad 2023 release date and price The only iPad 2023 release date leak so far suggests that it will land between now (October 2023) and June 2024, which is quite a wide window. Soon might make sense, as Apple typically launches new entries in either September or October, but we'd think we'd have heard more about it if a launch was that imminent, so don't be surprised if we're waiting until 2024. We dont know what the iPad 2023 will cost, but it may have a similar starting price to the iPad 10.9 (2022), which starts at $449 / 499 / AU$749. Then again, that tablet cost more than its predecessor, so its possible Apple will push the price up again. The next model could have a similar price to the iPad 10.9 (2022) (Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff) New iPad 2023 news and leaks There arent many leaks about this tablet yet, but we have heard that the iPad 2023 will simply offer "spec upgrades" , suggesting this will be a small update, with probably a new chipset but the same design and a 10.9-inch screen again. Indeed, given that Apple upped the screen size and changed the design for the iPad 10.9 (2022), wed expect both of those things to stay the same for the next model; meaning a 10.9-inch screen and an iPad Air-like design both being likely. However, in line with the leak above we'd think it will almost certainly have a new chipset. Or at least a newer one the current iPad uses Apple's existing A14 Bionic, also seen in the iPhone 12 line and the 2020 fourth-generation iPad Air , so the next model will likely get an upgrade to, at least, the A15 Bionic found in the iPhone 13 . What we want to see As good as the iPad 10.9 (2022) is, it could always be better, so we hope the new iPad 2023 includes some of the following changes and upgrades. 1. Apple Pencil 2 support Apple Pencil 2 support is missing from the iPad 10.9 (2022) (Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff) One of the more unusual aspects of the iPad 10.9 (2022) is that it supports the original Apple Pencil rather than the newer Apple Pencil 2. Thats despite switching to a USB-C port, which means you cant even charge the Apple Pencil (which charges via Lightning) without an adapter. There are reasons for this decision, but it seems like a mistake overall, and one we hope Apple will fix for the next model. 2. A lower price, or at least no price rises Apple pushed the price up significantly for the iPad 10.9 (2022), compared to its predecessor, so for the next model wed ideally like to see the price fall, given that this is the companys cheapest line of tablets. At the very least, though, we dont want it to rise any higher. 3. A less reflective screen The iPad 10.9 (2022)'s screen can prove quite reflective (Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff) While we were largely happy with the iPad 10.9 (2022)s screen, one issue we found in our review was that the lack of an anti-reflective coating meant there could be quite a lot of reflections in it, particularly when used outside. We dont expect Apple to switch to a mini-LED or OLED screen, or pack in more pixels for the new iPad 2023, but wed love to at least be able to comfortably use it outdoors, so hopefully this model will have that coating. 4. More camera modes Cameras are rarely a priority for tablets, and such is the case with the iPad 10.9 (2022). Were largely fine with that, but the absence of both Portrait mode and Cinematic mode are noticeable and disappointing, so wed like to see them included for the new iPad 2023. 5. Improved battery life The iPad 10.9 (2022) actually has quite reasonable battery life, with our reviewer managing around 8-10 hours of constant use. Thats in the same ballpark as most other iPads, but when you consider that the MacBook Air (M2, 2022) lasted over 16 hours in our tests, we think Apple can do better, given that a tablet isnt a million miles from a laptop. Even an extra couple of hours would make all the difference, so we hope thats a focus for Apple with the next model, as it could help ensure the iPad 2023's place among the best iPads . ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/news/ipad-2023 --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .