This is the 7th-generation iPad and it shows, with a solid-feeling, yet familiar design that, at first blush, looks as if it hasnA¢a,¬a,,¢t changed in several years. ThereA¢a,¬a,,¢s a durable aluminum shell, glass on top, and the traditional home button. It comes in three colors: Silver, Gold and Space Gray.
New this year, Apple has made its iPad enclosure from 100% recycled aluminum, and it grew ever-so-slightly thanks to the 10.2-inch screen size. The height and width are actually identical to the bigger 10.5-inch iPad Air 2019 A¢a,¬" itA¢a,¬a,,¢s just not as noticeably thin and light as the Air.
The Smart Connector is the biggest perk if you plan to upgrade. It makes the iPad 10.2 the cheapest iPad to work with AppleA¢a,¬a,,¢s Smart Keyboard Cover, LogitechA¢a,¬a,,¢s Slim Combo Keyboard Case and a few other accessories. They never need to be charged and they pair instantly.