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Not to be confused with iPad Mini (6th generation), IPad Pro (6th generation), or iPad Air (6th generation).
iPad
iPad (6th generation)
Also known asiPad 9.7-inch, iPad (2018), iPad 6
DeveloperApple Inc.
ManufacturerFoxconn
Product familyiPad
TypeTablet computer
Generation6th
Release dateMarch 27, 2018
Introductory price$329
DiscontinuedSeptember 10, 2019
Operating systemOriginal: iOS 11.3
Current: iPadOS 17.6, released July 29, 2024[1]
System on a chipApple A10 Fusion with 64-bit architecture and Apple M10
CPU2.34 GHz quad-core 64-bit[2]
Memory2 GB LPDDR4 RAM
Storage32 or 128 GB[a]
Display9.7 inches (250 mm) 2,048 × 1,536 px (264 ppi) with a 4:3 aspect ratio
SoundStereo
InputMulti-touch screen, M10 motion co-processor, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, Touch ID fingerprint reader, barometer
CameraFront: 1.2 MP, 720p HD, ƒ/2.2 aperture
Rear: 8.0 MP AF, iSight with Five Element Lens, Hybrid IR filter, video stabilization, face detection, HDR, ƒ/2.4 aperture
Connectivity
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz and MIMO

Bluetooth 4.2, Broadcom BCM4359 Chip (Same as iPhone 7)

Wi-Fi + Cellular:
GPS & GLONASS
GSM
UMTS / HSDPA
850, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM / EDGE
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
CDMA
CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A and B.
800, 1900 MHz
LTE
Multiple bands
A1567: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29 and TD-LTE 38, 39, 40, 41
PowerBuilt-in 32.4-watt-hour rechargeable Li-Po battery[3]
Online servicesApp Store, iTunes Store, iBooks Store, iCloud, Game Center
Dimensions240 mm (9.4 in) (h)
169.5 mm (6.67 in) (w)
7.5 mm (0.30 in) (d)
MassWi-Fi: 469 g (1.034 lb)
Wi-Fi + Cellular: 478 g (1.054 lb)
PredecessoriPad (5th generation)
SuccessoriPad (7th generation)
Related
WebsiteiPad - Apple at the Wayback Machine (archived August 5, 2019)
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The iPad (6th generation)[4] (also referred to as the iPad 9.7-inch[5]) is a tablet computer designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. It was announced on March 27, 2018, during an education-focused event at Lane Tech High School in Chicago[6] and is the successor to the fifth-generation iPad, upgraded with the Apple A10 Fusion processor and support for styluses such as Apple Pencil.[7] The iPad is also marketed towards educators and schools.[8] It was replaced in September 2019, by the seventh-generation iPad. This is the last iPad to have the original 9.7 inch display.

Specifications

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The iPad shipped with iOS 11, and had the iWork suite of apps pre-installed and included Apple Pencil stylus support.[7][9] The iPad supports up to iPadOS 17, and does not support iPadOS 18.[10]

The iPad's hardware is nearly identical to the previous generation, except for a few upgrades, such as Apple Pencil and stylus support and an upgraded processor, the Apple A10 Fusion. [7][9] It is available in three colors: Silver, Space Gray, and a new Gold color to match the updated color introduced with the iPhone 8. The iPad has 2 gigabytes of RAM.[11] It is 7.5 mm thick.[9] The iPad is available in 32 and 128 GB[a] storage options.[12][9] Unlike other iPad models, the iPad 6 does not feature a laminated display.

Reception

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The 2018 iPad received positive reviews. Gareth Beavis of TechRadar praised the addition of the Apple Pencil and the powerful A10 chip, but noted that it was as costly as the previous generation iPad.[13] Scott Stein of CNET also praised the addition of support for Apple Pencil and the upgrade to the A10 chip, but criticized it for lacking the Smart Connector as well as not having the same display technology as the iPad Pro, writing "the 2018 entry-level iPad doesn't add much, but it makes an already excellent tablet a better buy than ever."[14]

Timeline of models

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Timeline of iPad models
iPad Pro (7th generation)iPad Pro (6th generation)iPad Pro (5th generation)iPad Pro (4th generation)iPad Pro (3rd generation)iPad Pro (2nd generation)iPad Pro (1st generation)iPad Pro (7th generation)iPad Pro (6th generation)iPad Pro (5th generation)iPad Pro (4th generation)iPad Pro (3rd generation)iPad Pro (2nd generation)iPad Pro (1st generation)iPad Air (6th generation)iPad Air (5th generation)iPad Air (4th generation)iPad Air (3rd generation)iPad Air 2iPad Mini (6th generation)iPad Mini (5th generation)iPad Mini 4iPad Mini 3iPad Mini 2iPad Mini (1st generation)iPad Air (1st generation)iPad (10th generation)iPad (4th generation)iPad (4th generation)iPad (3rd generation)iPad (9th generation)iPad (8th generation)iPad (7th generation)iPad (6th generation)iPad (5th generation)iPad 2iPad (1st generation)
See also: Timeline of Apple Inc. products

Source: Apple Newsroom Archive.[15]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b 1 GB = 1 billion bytes

References

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  1. ^ "About iPadOS 17 Updates". Apple Support. iPadOS 17.6.
  2. ^ "iOS Benchmarks". Geekbench. Primate Labs Inc. Archived from the original on August 2, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
  3. ^ "iPad - Apple". Archived from the original on August 5, 2019.
  4. ^ "iPad (6th generation) - Technical Specifications". support.apple.com. Archived from the original on April 19, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  5. ^ "iPad 9.7-inch - Apple". August 19, 2019. Archived from the original on August 19, 2019. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  6. ^ Marotti, Ally. "Apple draws tech world's eyes to Chicago's Lane Tech with launch event for new school-focused iPad". chicagotribune.com. Archived from the original on March 28, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  7. ^ a b c "Apple's new iPad with Pencil support is just $299 for students". The Verge. Archived from the original on March 27, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  8. ^ "Apple Launches New 9.7-Inch iPad With Apple Pencil Support, $299 for Schools and $329 for Consumers". MacRumors.com. Archived from the original on March 27, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  9. ^ a b c d "iPad 9.7 - Technical Specifications". Apple. Archived from the original on March 28, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  10. ^ "iPadOS 18 Preview". Apple. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  11. ^ "Apple iPad 9.7 (2018) - Full tablet specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Archived from the original on March 27, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  12. ^ 1 GB = 10003 B
  13. ^ Beavis, Gareth. "Hands on: New iPad 2018 review". techradar. Archived from the original on March 30, 2018. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  14. ^ "Apple iPad 2018 review: The iPad for everyone". CNET. March 29, 2018. Archived from the original on April 2, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  15. ^ Apple Inc. (2010–2011). iPad News – Newsroom Archive. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
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