Apple updates entry-level iPad with A16 chip and double the storage, price starts at Rs 34,900

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Apple has updated the entry-level iPad with the A16 chipset alongside the new iPad Air. The base iPad now comes with double the storage compared to the previous generation model without any price increase.

Apple has launched the iPad in two variants – Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular. The Wi-Fi version with 128GB storage is priced at Rs 34,900, the 256GB variant costs Rs 49,900 and the 512GB model is priced at Rs 64,900.

The Wi-Fi + Cellular version starts at Rs 49,900 for the 128GB variant, the 256GB one costs Rs 59,900, and the 512GB model is priced at Rs 79,900.

For education, Wi-Fi models of the new iPad are available with a starting price of Rs 32,900, and Wi-Fi + Cellular models start at Rs 47, 900.

The Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad is available for Rs24,900 and comes in White. For education, the Magic Keyboard Folio is available for Rs 22,899.

Pre-orders are now live for the new base iPad. Customers can pre-order the new iPad with A16 starting today, March 4, on apple.com/in/store, and in the Apple Store app in 29 countries and regions, including India. The iPad will go on sale starting March 12.

Apple is offering up to 24 months of no-cost EMI with up to Rs 6,000 instant discount on Axis Bank, American Express and ICICI Bank cards.

Processor: A16 chip, up to 30% faster than A14

Storage: 128GB base model, with 256GB and 512GB options

Colors: Blue, pink, yellow, and silver

Apple Pencil Support: Compatible with Apple Pencil (USB-C)

Keyboard Compatibility: Works with Magic Keyboard Folio

Connectivity: Available in Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular models

Performance: Up to six times faster than the best-selling Android tablet

One important aspect of the new base iPad is that it won’t support the Apple Intelligence features, as the A16 chip isn’t powerful enough to support them. That makes the new iPad mini the cheapest iPad to support Apple Intelligence features.