Accessory makers are starting to sell cases for the iPad 10 ahead of the official announcement.
The rumor that Apple would present new iPad models later this month has been corroborated by several analysts and even in the latest iPadOS 16 betas. cases and protections for a redesigned 10th generation iPad before the official launch.
Massive accessories at ESR
Our friends from ESR have indeed added new products for the 10th generation iPad on their website (and soon on Amazon). While renders of the iPad 10 are unlikely to be official, covers, covers and other protective films give us an idea of what we can expect for the new entry-level model of the iPad. iPad.
The Rebound case for iPad 10
Note for example the larger cutout for the rear camera which seems to be a rehash of what is found on the iPad Air 5. Likewise, the overall design seems to evolve with a power button which includes Touch ID, as on the “Air” and the “Mini”. Gone is the home button and make way for an edge-to-edge screen, finally!
More interestingly, ESR explains in its product descriptions that the accessories are not compatible with older models of the base iPad, which again supports the new design.
Earlier this year, we already detailed the specs of the iPad 10 which will be powered by the A14 Bionic chip, which is about 30% faster than the A13 chip that powers the iPad 9. The new iPad 2022 is also expected to support 5G connectivity, switch to a USB-C port instead of Lightning, get a slightly larger screen and better front and rear cameras.
If it will remain quite basic compared to the rest of the range, the iPad 10 will still be a nice evolution. Apple should announce it later this month, probably through a press release.
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