Apple Introduces iPad (8th Generation), Price Starts at Php18,990!

Apple has just introduced the eighth-generation iPad, featuring the powerful A12 Bionic chip that brings the Neural Engine to the entry iPad for the first time. The upgrade packs even more value into the most popular and affordable iPad, featuring a stunning 10.2-inch Retina display, advanced cameras and great all-day battery life.

“We’re excited to offer customers an even faster and more powerful experience with the eighth-generation iPad,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “With its beautiful 10.2-inch Retina display, the performance boost from the A12 Bionic, great cameras, and so much more, the new iPad is an incredible value at a time when, more than ever, our customers need powerful and versatile ways to work, play, learn, and connect with loved ones.”

Apple iPad (8th generation) Specs:
10.2-inch Retina (2160 x 1620) IPS display, 264 ppi, 500 nits,
Apple A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine
Machine Learning Controller
32GB/ 128GB storage
8MP F2.4 rear camera
1.2MP front-facing F2.4 FaceTime HD camera
4G LTE (cellular model, nano-SIM, eSIM)
WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ Bluetooth 4.2
GPS, GNSS (cellular model)
Stereo speakers/ Dual microphones
Touch ID sensor/ 3.5mm headphone jack
Apple Pencil support (first-gen)
Magic Keyboard support
Lightning to USB-C cable
iBeacon microlocation
USB-C Power Adapter
iPadOS 14
32.4Whr battery
250.6 x 174.1 x 7.5mm (dimension)
490g (WiFi), 495g (WiFi + cellular)
Colors: Space Gray, Silver and Gold

Pricing and Availability
The new iPad (8th generation) is available in more than 25 countries and regions, including the US with a starting price of $329 (US) for the WiFi model and $459 (US) for the WiFi + Cellular model.

In the Philippines the Apple iPad (8th generation) comes in the following prices and configurations:

• 32GB
• WiFi Model – Php18,990
• WiFi + Cellular Model – Php26,990
• 128GB
• WiFi Model – Php24,990
• WiFi + Cellular Model – Php32,990

Source: Apple, Apple Online Store