iPad(5th generation)

Background

The iPad (5th generation) was announced by Apple on March 21, 2017. The iPad has a 9.7-inch screen. Compared to its predecessor, the iPad Air 2, the processor is updated from the Apple A8X to the A9 with the embedded Apple M9 motion co-processor. The iPad has 2 gigabytes of RAM. The iPad is 7.5mm thick, which is the same thickness as the iPad Air, compared to 6.1mm of the iPad Air 2. Unlike other iPad models available, the new iPad's display is not fully laminated and does not have anti-reflective coating. The iPad is available in 32 and 128 gigabyte storage options. Contrasting with the iPad Pro lineup, the new iPad features only two speakers (as opposed to four), has no Smart Connector support, and has no flash on the back. It is offered in silver, gold, and space grey.