CURRENTLY ON AIR ⇒

feedback@radioislam.org.za

Apple Unveils Cheaper iPad Aimed at Students

March 27, 2018

Faizel Patel, Radio Islam News – 27-03-2018

Apple has unveiled a new cheaper 9.7-inch iPad geared at pushing more of its technology into the classroom saying it wants to spark student creativity and inspire them to succeed.

The new iPad launched at a Chicago high school features the Apple-designed A10 Fusion chip with 64 bit desktop-class architecture, delivering 40 percent faster CPU and 50 percent faster graphics performance for seamless multitasking and graphics-intensive apps.

Apple says the front- and rear-facing cameras offer exceptional low-light performance and HD video recording for document scanning, moviemaking and FaceTime calls.

The new iPad also features a large retina display and viewfinder for immersive AR experiences. Its Retina display, powerful chip, enhanced cameras and advanced sensors, including a gyroscope and accelerometer for accurate motion tracking, are designed to support the next generation of AR apps.

Greg Joswiak, Apple’s vice president of Product Marketing says iPad is the company’s future of computing.

“Our most popular and affordable iPad takes everything people love about our most popular iPad and makes it even better for inspiring creativity and learning.”

The new iPad comes in silver, space great and gold and starts at a retail price of £319 for the 32GB with Wi-Fi model and £449for the 32GB Wi-Fi + Cellular model. Apple Pencil is available for purchase separately for £89.

Apple also announced Schoolwork, a powerful new app that helps teachers create assignments, see student progress and tap into the power of apps in the classroom. It builds on the success of Apple’s Classroom app, which is used in schools around the world to help integrate iPad into the classroom.

In addition, The company says the classroom app, a powerful teaching assistant that helps teachers manage student iPads and guide students through lessons, keep them on track and share work, is now coming to the Mac.

Twitter: @FaizelPatel143

ADVERTISE HERE

Prime Spot!!!

Contact:
advertisingadmin@radioislam.co.za 

Related Articles

[LISTEN] New Rules to have an Impact on e-Bike Owners

[LISTEN] New Rules to have an Impact on e-Bike Owners

  Faizel Patel – 09/06/2020 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) The deputy editor of Business Insider South Africa says new draft regulations are expected to have an impact of owners of e-bikes in South Africa. While the new draft law seeks to change the definition of a...

read more
Google Announces Plus Codes in Google Maps

Google Announces Plus Codes in Google Maps

  Faizel Patel – 29/05/2020 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) While most people take having a fixed, physical address for granted, 2 billion people across the globe either don't have an address or have an address that is hard to locate. This makes it difficult for...

read more

Subscribe to our Newsletter

0 Comments