Apple has announced a refresh of its iPad Air and iPad Pro lines this week but if you're not a power user the real story is that the cheapest iPad in the lineup is getting a price cut.
Introduced back in 2022, the 10th-generation iPad was originally launched at a price that started at $749. In case you forgot, the big story at the time was that this was the first cheap iPad to feature a modern redesign complete with a USB-C port.
However, that's not to say it was all-roses for the entry-level device. In his review of the budget-friendly iPad, Alex Choros called it a good tablet let down by a bad price.
"At $749, the new iPad is disoriented. It's not a value play in the same way its predecessor is. If you want a cheap iPad, you'll buy last year's model. You miss out on a nicer design and a slightly larger screen, but neither dramatically improves the day-to-day iPad experience."
Going forward, you'll be able to snag Apple's 10th-generation iPad for just $599. This changes the equation in its favour. However, opting for the older model is also no longer an option for those who aren't willing to buy a refurbished tablet.
Alongside the price cut for its successor, Apple has moved to retire the 9th Generation iPad for good. As a result, Apple now no longer sells any iPads with an old-school headphone jack. While it's a sad day for those still using wired headphones, but hardly a surprise to anyone at this point.
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