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How long will ipad 7th generation be supported when compared to 5th gen mini?
Would it be wise to purchase entry level ipad in 2020.Expecting a 5years of usage for a 7th gen a10 processor.
Thanks in advance for ur answer :-)
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Hello,
Apple does not release their end of life schedule for devices ahead of time. It would not be out of the realm of expectation for iPad (7th generation) to be supported for at least 4 more years plus an additional 3 years for application support. iPad Air (1st generation) was released over 7 years ago and while it’s last major update was iOS 12, it still runs most applications available on the App Store.
Hello,
Apple does not release their end of life schedule for devices ahead of time. It would not be out of the realm of expectation for iPad (7th generation) to be supported for at least 4 more years plus an additional 3 years for application support. iPad Air (1st generation) was released over 7 years ago and while it’s last major update was iOS 12, it still runs most applications available on the App Store.
I was confused when many youtubers claimed a10 to be an outdated chip which would have support only for a few more years. Is it worthy to get it provided the performance is enough for my needs sir? Or should i purchase mini to be future proof. Cuz both are released the same year i dont know how will mini be more future proof except for performance.
Hello,
While Apple’s A10 processor was introduced a few years ago, it is sufficiently powered for most users. Apple also sells the iPad Air (3rd generation) which shares the same A12 processor as in with the iPad mini (5th generation). iPad Air (3rd generation) has a slightly larger display and a few other perks. I know several people who use iPad (7th generation) and they do not have any complaints about its performance. I personally use an iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) which has Apple’s A10X processor. While the A10X is slightly more powerful than the standard A10, I have no complaints with it. If for some reason after your purchase you do not find that iPad (7th generation) is sufficiently powerful for what you need then you have 14 days to return it.
Thanks a lot! I guess a10 is sufficient for my general needs. But my question is will all the 7th gen be supported for the same span of time or will a10 processor be taken into account. Im not asking for the actual life time but,what does it depend on the 7th gen or a10 chip set 🤔
It all depends on whatever the system requirements are in future iPadOS versions. Like I mentioned, Apple does not release this information ahead of time.
Thanks for being able to help me out sir!!
You are welcome, if you have any further questions then feel free to reach back out to us!
Duration of Support for 7th gen ipads
