Apple has quietly released an updated version of its iPad (10th generation) with eSIM support, exclusively for the Chinese market [83d3320b]. The new variant, with the model number A3152, is the only specific variant with support for the electronic mobile network chip. The specifications of the tenth-generation iPad remain the same, including a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2360 x 1640, True Tone technology, and a maximum brightness of 500 nits. It is powered by the A14 Bionic chip and is available in 64GB and 256GB storage options. The iPad features a 12MP rear camera with an aperture of f/1.8 and a 12MP front camera with an aperture of f/2.4. It also offers connectivity options such as Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, and A-GPS/GLONASS [83d3320b].
The updated iPad (10th generation) will be available for pre-order on October 19 and officially released on October 25 in China. This release demonstrates Apple's focus on catering to the needs and preferences of Chinese consumers. The addition of eSIM support allows users in mainland China to enjoy fast and secure cellular data connections without the need for a physical SIM card [83d3320b].
Reports suggest that other iPad models, including the iPad Air and iPad mini, will receive smaller spec bump updates, while the iPad Pro lineup will remain unchanged. This strategic move by Apple indicates the company's efforts to meet the varying demands of different consumer segments [83d3320b].
In addition to the hardware updates, Apple is also addressing the 'jelly scrolling' issue on the iPad mini. This issue has been a point of concern for some users, and Apple's efforts to resolve it demonstrate the company's commitment to delivering a high-quality user experience [83d3320b].
All iPhones that support iOS 17 can also run iOS 18, including models released in 2018 and later. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are the only models that support all the iOS 18 features. Older iPhones lack the A17 Pro chip and will miss out on some features. For iPadOS 18, it won't come to all iPads that currently support iPadOS 17. Compatible iPads include iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later), iPad Pro 11-inch (all models), iPad Air (3rd generation and later), iPad (7th generation and later), and iPad mini (5th generation and later). iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) and iPad (6th generation) will be stuck on iPadOS 17. Some iPadOS 18 features require an iPad with the M1 chip or later, while others require specific models like iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) or iPad Air (3rd generation) [2d63a4a6].