iPad Pro, Air, Mini – The Hollywood Reporter

July 13, 2023

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Whether you’re a student, a gamer, a budding filmmaker or an on-the-go entertainment enthusiast, Amazon Prime Day is a great time to upgrade your old tablet. The two-day sale winds down at midnight PT or 3 a.m. ET — and there are still a few hours left to score deals on Apple’s latest lineup of iPads. (It’s worth noting that it’s rumored the tech giant won’t be releasing new models this year.)

As of press time, nearly every color of the fifth-generation 2022 iPad Air with the M1 chip in 64GB is $100 off, bringing the price down to $499 (reg. $599); you can also get the 256GB option for 9 to 13 percent off, or $649-$679 (reg. $749). If you’re eyeing the powerful 2022 iPad Pro, the 12.9-inch model with Wi-Fi with 128GB is on sale for five percent off, or $50 off.

The 2022 10th-gen iPad with Wi-Fi with 256GB is on sale for $530 for the silver and yellow models, and the model with Wi-Fi with Cellular is on sale for $680 (reg. $749) for the pink and yellow colorways. Its predecessor, the 2021 iPad, is also on sale for 15-24 percent off, bringing the Wi-Fi 64GB and 128GB models down to $250-$390 (reg. $330 to $479) and the Wi-Fi with Cellular models down to $380-$520 (reg. $459 to $609).

Last but not least, the 2021 iPad Mini with Wi-Fi with 64GB in Space Gray is on sale for up to 24 percent off, so it’s only now only $380 (down from $499).

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Released in early March, the 2022 iPad Air boasts the M1 chip, a new Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage, a quick-charging USB-C port with up to two times faster transfer speeds and 5G on cellular models. The new iPad and iPad Mini models were announced in September 2021 during Apple’s keynote, when the tech giant also revealed the iPhone 13, the Apple Watch series 7 and its latest Apple TV+ lineup. All of Apple’s latest tablets are enclosed in 100 percent recycled aluminum.

The 10th-generation iPad features the new A14 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, which is 20 percent faster than its predecessor. Its upgraded 12MP ultra-wide front camera with Center Stage (which automatically adjusts the frame for more dynamic video calls) and 12MP wide rear camera both take better photos in low lighting, and the 10.9-inch Retina screen is equipped with True Tone that adjusts the display according to your environment’s color temperature. The device also works with the first-generation Apple Pencil and the Magic Keyboard Folio, and it offers up to 10 hours of battery life.

The sixth-generation iPad Mini was built with Apple’s faster A15 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, so it performs two times faster when it comes to machine learning and transfers data 10 times faster with the USB-C port. Available in three new colors (pink, purple and starlight as well as space gray), the new tablet boasts an increased screen size of 8.3 inches and an edge-to-edge Liquid Retina display with True Tone and anti-reflectiveness.

The iPad Mini is also equipped with upgraded 12MP cameras: the front ultra-wide lens features Center Stage, smart HDR 3 and 4K video recording, while the back boasts a larger aperture for better focusing and True Tone flash. Rounding out the iPad Mini’s updates are the more secure Touch ID located at the top of the device, landscape stereo speakers, Wi-Fi 6 and 5G connectivity and compatibility with the Apple Pencil 2.

If you miss out on the iPad online deals, don’t forget that you can also trade in your old devices when you upgrade through a mobile carrier. Verizon Wireless is currently offering $100 off when you buy any of the latest iPad devices with select Unlimited plans or $180 in credit when you trade in eligible devices.

Shop the best iPad deals during Amazon Prime Day below, plus find discounts on other accessories for expanding and protecting your new device.