Introduction of the First iPad
Apple introduced the first-generation iPad on January 27, 2010. It featured a 9.7-inch display and was designed to fill the gap between smartphones and laptops.
2010
2011
Launch of iPad 2
The iPad 2 was launched on March 11, 2011. It was thinner, lighter, and faster than its predecessor, featuring a dual-core A5 chip and front and rear cameras.
2012
Release of iPad 3 and iPad 4
Apple released the third-generation iPad on March 16, 2012, with a Retina display and improved performance. Later that year, the fourth-generation iPad was introduced on October 23, featuring a faster A6X chip and the new Lightning connector.
2012
Introduction of iPad Mini
The iPad Mini was introduced on October 23, 2012, offering a smaller 7.9-inch display and the same resolution as the iPad 2, making it more portable.
2013
Launch of iPad Air
The iPad Air was launched on November 1, 2013. It featured a thinner design and the A7 chip, making it significantly faster and more efficient.
2014
Introduction of iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3
Apple released the iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 on October 22, 2014. The iPad Air 2 featured a thinner design, an A8X chip, and Touch ID, while the iPad Mini 3 included Touch ID and improved performance.
2015
Launch of iPad Pro
The iPad Pro was introduced on November 11, 2015, featuring a larger 12.9-inch display, the A9X chip, and support for the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard, targeting professional users.
2016
Release of 9.7-inch iPad Pro
Apple expanded the iPad Pro lineup with the 9.7-inch model on March 31, 2016. It featured the same powerful A9X chip and support for Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard.
2017
Introduction of iPad (5th generation)
The fifth-generation iPad was released on March 24, 2017. It featured a 9.7-inch display and the A9 chip, offering a more affordable option compared to the iPad Pro.
2018
Launch of iPad Pro (3rd generation)
The third-generation iPad Pro was introduced on November 7, 2018, featuring an edge-to-edge Liquid Retina display, Face ID, and the powerful A12X Bionic chip.
2019
Release of iPad Air (3rd generation) and iPad Mini (5th generation)
On March 18, 2019, Apple released the third-generation iPad Air and the fifth-generation iPad Mini, both featuring the A12 Bionic chip and support for the Apple Pencil.
2020
Introduction of iPad Pro (4th generation) and iPad (8th generation)
The fourth-generation iPad Pro was launched on March 25, 2020, featuring the A12Z Bionic chip and a new LiDAR scanner. The eighth-generation iPad was released on September 18, 2020, featuring the A12 Bionic chip.
2021
Launch of iPad Pro (5th generation) with M1 chip
Apple introduced the fifth-generation iPad Pro on May 21, 2021, featuring the powerful M1 chip, 5G connectivity, and an improved Liquid Retina XDR display.
2022
Introduction of iPad Air (5th generation)
The fifth-generation iPad Air was released on March 18, 2022, featuring the M1 chip, 5G support, and improved camera capabilities.
2023
Release of iPad Pro (6th generation)
The sixth-generation iPad Pro was introduced on October 17, 2023, featuring the M2 chip, enhanced performance, and improved display technology.
2024
Launch of iPad (10th generation)
Apple released the tenth-generation iPad on March 25, 2024, featuring the A15 Bionic chip, improved battery life, and enhanced display technology.
