iPad (4th generation)

The fourth generation iPad (sold as iPad with Retina display, sometimes called the iPad 4) is a tablet computer that is made and sold by Apple Inc. The fourth generation iPad kept the same Retina display as the last generation, but added some new features such as the Apple A6X chip, and the Lightning connector, which replaced the 30-pin dock connector. It was shipped with iOS 6, but can run the latest version of iOS, which is iOS 10.

iPad

The fourth-generation iPad
Developer	Apple Inc.
Manufacturer	Foxconn
Product family	iPad
Type	Tablet computer
Units sold	3 million iPad Minis and fourth generation iPads were shipped in the first weekend of sale
Operating system	Original: iOS 6.0 Current: iOS 10.3.3, released July 19, 2017 (2017-07-19)
Power	Built-in rechargeable Li-Po battery 11,560 mAh 3.7 V 43 W⋅h (150 kJ)
System-on-chip used	Apple A6X
CPU	1.4 GHz dual core Apple Swift
Memory	1 GB DDR2 RAM
Storage	16, 32, 64, or 128 GB flash memory (32, 64, and 128 GB discontinued)
Display	9.7 inches (250 mm) 2,048 × 1,536 px color IPS LCD display at (264 ppi) with a 4:3 aspect ratio, fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Graphics	Quad-core PowerVR SGX554MP4
Input	Multi-touch screen, headset controls, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, digital compass
Camera	Front: 1.2 MP, 720p HD Rear: 5.0 MP AF, iSight with Five Element Lens, Hybrid IR filter, video stabilisation, face detection, ƒ/2.4 aperture
Connectivity	Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Bluetooth 4.0 GSM: UMTS / HSDPA 850, 1900, 2100 MHz GSM / EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz CDMA: CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A 800, 1900 MHz GSM: LTE 700, 800, 850, 900, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100, 2600 MHz UMTS / HSDPA/HSPA+ / DC-HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz GSM / EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz CDMA: LTE 700 MHz CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A 800, 1900 MHz UMTS / HSDPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz GSM / EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
Online services	App Store, iTunes Store, iBookstore, iCloud, Game Center
Dimensions	9.50 in (241 mm) (height) 7.31 in (186 mm) (width) 0.37 in (9.4 mm) (depth)
Weight	Wi-Fi: 652 g Wi-Fi + Cellular: 662 g
Predecessor	iPad (3rd generation) iPad 2
Successor	iPad Air
Website	www.apple.com/ipad

History

The fourth generation iPad was announced on October 16, 2012 at a media event that was held at the California Theatre in San Jose, California. It was available for pre-order online in several countries on October 26. The Wi-Fi version of the device went on sale in several countries on November 2, 2012. The cellular model went on sale a few weeks later.

On January 29, 2013, Apple announced a 128 GB version of the 4th generation iPad. It went on sale on February 5, 2013.

After the iPad Air was announced on October 22, 2013, the 4th generation iPad was discontinued. It was brought back on March 18, 2014, after the iPad 2 was discontinued.

Software

See also: iOS, iOS 6, iOS 7, iOS 8, iOS 9, and iOS 10

The fourth generation iPad shipped with iOS 6.1. It can act as a hotspot, meaning that it can share its internet connection over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB. It can also access the App Store, where users can buy and install applications for their device.

The fourth generation iPad also got iOS 7-9. On iOS 9, it does not support any multitasking at all.

The 4th generation iPad, unlike its immediate predecessor, the 3rd generation iPad, is supported by iOS 10; however, it was announced at the Apple WWDC 2017 that the 4th generation iPad (along with the iPhone 5/5C) will not support iOS 11, as it is a 32-bit iPad.

IPad (4th Generation) Media

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  The California Theatre, where the fourth-generation iPad was announced on October 23, 2012

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  Apple Lightning connector for the iPhone 5 onwards, iPod Touch (5th generation), iPod Nano (7th generation)