Apple Ipad 9 Headphone Jack

Front camera Top button Volume buttons Home button/Touch ID Rear camera Headphone jack Smart Connector Lightning connector SIM tray (Wi-Fi + Cellular) 10.2-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display with IPS technology Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps

iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular iPad to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular All models Digital compass Wi-Fi iBeacon microlocation Pay with your iPad using Touch ID within apps and on the web All models Built‐in 32.4‐watt‐hour rechargeable lithium‑polymer battery Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‐Fi or watching video Charging via power adapter or USB-C to computer system iPadOS comes with powerful features and built-in apps designed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of iPad. Built-in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, and cognitive disabilities help you get the most out of your iPad.

Pages, Numbers, Keynote, iMovie, GarageBand, Clips, and Apple Store app are preinstalled on iPad. English (Australia, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional, Traditional – Hong Kong), French (Canada, France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Latin America, Spain), Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Kazakh, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

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English (Australia, Canada, India, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), Chinese – Simplified (Pinyin), Chinese – Traditional (Pinyin), French (France), French (Belgium), French (Canada), French (Switzerland), German (Germany), German (Austria), German (Switzerland), Italian, Japanese (Romaji), Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Mexico), Dutch (Belgium), Dutch (Netherlands), Hindi (Latin), Vietnamese QuickType keyboard support with contextual suggestions English (Australia, Canada, India, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified), French (Belgium), French (Canada), French (France), French (Switzerland), German (Austria), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Italian, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Mexico), Spanish (Spain), Arabic, Arabic (Najdi), Dutch (Belgium), Dutch (Netherlands), Hindi (Devanagari), Hindi (Latin), Russian, Swedish, Portuguese (Brazil), Turkish, Vietnamese English (Australia, Canada, India, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified), French (Belgium), French (Canada), French (France), French (Switzerland), German (Austria), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Italian, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Mexico), Spanish (Spain), Arabic, Arabic (Najdi), Dutch (Belgium), Dutch (Netherlands), Hindi (Devanagari), Hindi (Latin), Russian, Swedish, Portuguese (Brazil), Turkish, Vietnamese QuickPath keyboard support English (Australia, Canada, India, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified Pinyin QWERTY), Chinese (Traditional Pinyin QWERTY), French (Canada), French (France), French (Switzerland), German (Austria), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Italian, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Mexico), Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Dutch (Belgium), Dutch (Netherlands), Swedish, Vietnamese

English (Australia, Canada, India, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified Pinyin QWERTY), Chinese (Traditional Pinyin QWERTY), French (Canada), French (France), French (Switzerland), German (Austria), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Italian, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Mexico), Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Dutch (Belgium), Dutch (Netherlands), Swedish, Vietnamese Siri languages English (Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), Spanish (Chile, Mexico, Spain, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese (Japan), Korean (Republic of Korea), Mandarin Chinese (China mainland, Taiwan), Cantonese (China mainland, Hong Kong), Arabic (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), Danish (Denmark), Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Finnish (Finland), Hebrew (Israel), Malay (Malaysia), Norwegian (Norway), Portuguese (Brazil), Russian (Russia), Swedish (Sweden), Thai (Thailand), Turkish (Türkiye)

English (Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), Spanish (Chile, Mexico, Spain, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese (Japan), Korean (Republic of Korea), Mandarin Chinese (China mainland, Taiwan), Cantonese (China mainland, Hong Kong), Arabic (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), Danish (Denmark), Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Finnish (Finland), Hebrew (Israel), Malay (Malaysia), Norwegian (Norway), Portuguese (Brazil), Russian (Russia), Swedish (Sweden), Thai (Thailand), Turkish (Türkiye) Dictation languages English (Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, UK, U.S.), Cantonese (China mainland, Hong Kong), Mandarin Chinese (China mainland, Taiwan), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Spain, U.S.), Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Arabic (Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian (Bokmål), Polish, Romanian, Russian, Shanghainese (China mainland), Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

English (Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, UK, U.S.), Cantonese (China mainland, Hong Kong), Mandarin Chinese (China mainland, Taiwan), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian (Italy, Switzerland), Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Spain, U.S.), Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Arabic (Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands), Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian (Bokmål), Polish, Romanian, Russian, Shanghainese (China mainland), Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese Monolingual dictionary support English (UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional, Traditional – Hong Kong), Danish, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish

English (UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional, Traditional – Hong Kong), Danish, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish Idiom dictionary support English (UK, U.S.), Chinese (Simplified) Spell check English (Australia, Canada, India, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Arabic, Arabic (Najdi), Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch (Netherlands, Belgium), Finnish, Greek, Hindi (Devanagari), Hungarian, Irish Gaelic, Norwegian (Bokmål, Nynorsk), Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Telugu, Turkish, Vietnamese English (Australia, Canada, India, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, U.S.), French (Belgium, Canada, France, Switzerland), German (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), Italian, Spanish (Latin America, Mexico, Spain), Arabic, Arabic (Najdi), Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch (Netherlands, Belgium), Finnish, Greek, Hindi (Devanagari), Hungarian, Irish Gaelic, Norwegian (Bokmål, Nynorsk), Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Telugu, Turkish, Vietnamese Apple Pay supported regions Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China mainland,10 Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palestine, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, U.S., Vatican City .jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel); .zip; .ics; .usdz; .pkpass (Wallet)

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All final assembly supplier sites are transitioning to 100% renewable energy for Apple production 100% of virgin wood fiber comes from responsibly managed forests ◊◊◊ USB‑C to Apple Pencil Adapter required to work with iPad (10th generation). Available space is less and varies due to many factors. Storage capacity subject to change based on software version, settings, and iPad model. Size and weight vary by conﬁguration and manufacturing process.

FaceTime calling requires a FaceTime-enabled device for the caller and recipient and a Wi-Fi connection.

Availability over a cellular network depends on carrier policies; data charges may apply.

Cellular data plan is sold separately. The model you purchase is conﬁgured to work with a particular cellular network technology.

Check with your carrier for compatibility and cellular data plan availability. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2021 using preproduction iPad (9th generation) units and software.

Testing consisted of full battery discharge while performing each of the following tasks: video playback and internet browsing using Wi‑Fi or cellular data network (cellular models subscribed to LTE carrier networks). Video content was a repeated 2-hour 23-minute movie purchased from the iTunes Store.

Internet over Wi‑Fi and cellular data network tests were conducted using dedicated web servers, browsing snapshot versions of 20 popular web pages. All settings were default except: Wi‑Fi was associated with a network (except for internet browsing over cellular data network); the Wi‑Fi feature Ask to Join Networks and Auto-Brightness were turned off; Brightness was set to 50%; and WPA2 encryption was enabled.

Battery life depends on device settings, usage, network, and many other factors. Battery tests are conducted using specific iPad units; actual results may vary.

Wireless broadband recommended; fees may apply.

In China mainland, you can use Apple Pay on the web in Safari only on compatible iPhone and iPad models using iOS 11.2 or later. Every Apple product is free of PVC and phthalates with the exception of AC power cords in India, Thailand (for two-prong AC power cords), and South Korea, where we continue to seek government approval for our PVC and phthalates replacement.

Apple iPad 9th Gen Review: Low-Cost Option May Be Best Bet for Now

8.1 Apple iPad (9th gen, 2021) $249 at Amazon $330 at Best Buy $309 at B&H Photo-Video Like Better A13 processor More storage (64/256GB) Center Stage camera zooms in video chats Center Stage camera zooms in video chats Works with older keyboard cases Apple is likely to make refreshes across the lineup next year, which is why I recommend waiting on buying any iPad at all. While Apple’s 10th-gen basic iPad has USB-C, a better processor, a larger screen, better-positioned front camera, newer keyboard case options, and it works with the newer low-cost Pencil introduced recently, it’s also more expensive. Until we know what 2024’s models might be, I lean towards recommending the least-expensive iPad (which is the 9th-gen) for kids and anyone who wants a basic tablet.

It’s inexpensive but still versatile: This iPad works with the Apple Pencil for sketching (although it’s the first-gen Pencil) and with keyboard cases (although not the Magic Keyboard), and has a big enough screen to feel laptoplike (unlike the Mini, which is lovely but expensive and for me, too small). And the front-facing camera is still stuck on the side in landscape mode, which is how you’ll have it set up for laptop-style use. You’ll notice that when you launch video chat on the new iPad, it’ll start zooming in on your face. That’s Center Stage, a feature that leans on the wider-angle iPad front-facing camera to zoom in during calls. In general, Center Stage is a useful tweak to the video chat experience, especially from a distance with families. But Apple’s built-in Camera app doesn’t take advantage of it, oddly.

One note: On my review iPad I found a few times that Center Stage made FaceTime calls seem to stutter. And its front camera is notably better: crisper for video calls, with a digital-zoom face-following Center Stage mode that works with Zoom, FaceTime and other apps, making it a better family video-chat screen from a distance. The front camera went from a 1.2 megapixels to a 122-degree wide-angle 12 megapixels, which makes a real difference, and also lets that camera zoom in using Center Stage without losing effective resolution.

Yes there’s glare, but the 10-inch iPad splits the difference between portability and laptop-type stuff.

The iPad Mini costs more, lacks the same keyboard support and is probably too small. The iPad Air has a faster M1 processor, and I personally love its design, but it’s a more expensive proposition.

And the iPad Pro models (expected to get major upgrades in 2024) are in a totally different price tier. There’s still no perfect iPad right now, and in the meantime I’d opt for the cheapest option until things maybe settle down a bit more in the future.

iPad 9th generation in mid-2023: Still worth buying?

Performance: The iPad 9th generation comes with the Apple A13 Bionic chip, which was released back in September 2019 with the iPhone 11 series. Despite being an older chip, it’s still sufficient for my daily usage, such as playing games, watching videos, reading ebooks and web browsing. This is the same as the iPad 7 and 8 before, but now it also has True Tone, which automatically adjusts the color balance of your screen to match the lighting of your environment.

Battery Life: Apple claims the iPad 9th generation is rated to last up to 10 hours on a full charge.

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I kind of prefer the ‘old-fashioned’ Apple product style with the physical home button and everything, since I’ve had an iPhone 8 since late 2019 that has pretty much stood the test of time for me. I tried Googling to see if all iPad 9’s had the Headphone Jack, but not 1 website could give me a straight answer, and I haven’t heard any other YouTubers mention it. I prefer being able to listen to music through my headphones and charge my electronic simultaneously, without having to take one out to use the other (or buying those wonky Headphone + charger jacks from Amazon or Wish where you have to plug it in to your device to use both at the same time.

Apple iPad 10th Generation Versus iPad 9th Generation: A Head-to-Head Comparison

It had a nearly bezel-less display, new gesture controls, and Face ID, which uses your facial features rather than your fingerprint to unlock the device. It also lacks a home button and headphone jack — features that have been on the base-model iPad since it launched back in 2010.

After two weeks of testing Apple’s latest iPad, I was impressed by its reliable battery life and fast performance.

I compared the two models below to help avoid any potential buyer’s remorse and ensure you’ll make the best purchase for your needs and budget.

Key Specs Display 10.2-inch Liquid Retina LED IPS display with 264 pixels per inch Processors A14 Bionic chip with 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Storage 64 or 256 GB Cameras 12MP landscape ultra wide front camera with Center Stage, 12MP rear-facing camera Video 4K video recording at up to 60 fps Speakers Landscape stereo speakers Power Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video Wireless Connectivity Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax); simultaneous dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz); HT80 with MIMO, Bluetooth 5.2, eSIM Ports USB-C, Smart Connector The device has flat aluminum edges, feels great in your hands, and comes in blue, pink, silver, and yellow.

Although the 10th-generation iPad’s front-facing camera is the same 12MP ultrawide lens as last year’s model, it’s now optimized for landscape orientation. I’m not someone who takes photos with an iPad in public, but as the son of a baton-twirling choreographer, I’m confident that a lot of coaches and parents will be happy to see that the rear camera can now shoot 4K and slow-motion video.

If you care about Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, 5G, and a USB-C — which I know many people simply do not — you likely will be glad to learn that the latest iPad supports all these connectivity standards. Wireless connections should be more stable and can reach longer distances, downloads are faster, and with USB-C, you likely can use the same charger as the one that came with your laptop. Key Specs Display 10.2-inch Retina LED display with 264 pixels per inch Processors A13 Bionic chip with 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU, 8-core Neural Engine Storage 64 or 256 GB Cameras 12MP portrait ultra wide front camera with Center Stage, 8MP rear-facing camera Video 1080p HD video recording at up to 30 fps Speakers Stereo speakers Power Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi or watching video Wireless Connectivity Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac); simultaneous dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz); HT80 with MIMO, Bluetooth 4.2, eSIM, nano-SIM Ports Lightning, Smart Connector Instead of pressing the home button to exit and switch between apps, you swipe up on the touchscreen display using your thumb or fingers on Apple’s newer iPads.

Things get especially expensive if you need to invest in more storage space for storing more photos, videos, apps, and games. During my tests with the 10th Generation iPad, I really loved the new Magic Keyboard, especially since it has a full-function row of keys, which allowed me to tweak the brightness and control media playback quickly and easily.

I compare gadgets for a living and only could tell that the newer A14 Bionic processor found in the 10th-generation iPad had a slight edge when editing 4K videos on both devices. Without an ounce of doubt, the is better than any Android tablet on the market, but when you compare it to the four other existing iPads Apple sells, it’s hard to recommend, given its price point.

The ninth-generation iPad still packs a zippy processor, a long-lasting battery, and good-enough cameras, and it has a headphone jack. For buyers who want a tablet to get some serious work done and edit high-resolution videos and photos, I recommend opting for the iPad Air, which will last you many years thanks to its excellent design and more powerful and futureproof processor.

Apple Eliminates Headphone Jack From Latest-Generation iPad Lineup

Following its debut, Apple has now removed the 3.5mm connector from all of the latest-generation ‌iPad‌ models in its lineup.

iPad 9 LTE Headphone Jack Replacement

This reduces the risk of fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If you choose to complete the guide without isolating the battery, avoid using metal tools except when completely necessary (like when removing screws) to prevent shorting the battery and damaging sensitive circuit components.