Hi,
I really need some guidance please.
I currently have an iPad 8th gen 32gb and I’m finding that I continually need to remove apps whenever there is an update.
Therefore I’m now contemplating upgrading.
I’m considering the IPad Air because of the M2 with 256gb or do I wait for the iPad 11th gen?
Your advice, ideas and help would be really appreciated.
Thanks
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iPad (8th generation)
Apple rarely pre-announces new devices. While it is inevitable that new models of iPad will be introduced, it is impossible to say when or what might be released. A new model may be announced at any time.
Perhaps consider that there will always be a newer or better device just around the corner - and therefore chasing the latest and greatest is perhaps folly. If your need isn't urgent, then wait and see. By contrast, if your need is urgent, choose an available iPad that meets your immediate need.
Whichever iPad model you ultimately choose, you would be well advised to purchase as much internal storage as your budget might reasonably allow - as internal storage (and other hardware) cannot be changed, upgraded or extended. The available internal storage is fixed for the entire life of the device. If you run out of internal storage for your documents, photos and other data, you will forever struggle and become a source of frustration. It is far better to have more storage than you need, than to need more storage than you have. Models with minimal storage will always be a challenge.
A good rule of thumb is to quantify how much data storage you will need - add a healthy margin - then double it. If you are unable to quantify your data storage needs, it becomes more difficult. Whilst I and others cannot make definitive recommendations for your personal needs, objectively I would council against purchase of any iPad with any less than 256GB storage, 512GB and higher having a greater margin for growth.
Within the Apple Support Communities we see regular tales of woe and disappointment when storage requirements are exceeded, necessitating replacement of the device; by contrast, we never see complaint of having too much available storage. It is relatively easy to fill limited internal storage space; perhaps consider higher tiers of storage as providing room for growth as your needs develop or mature - potentially extending the useful usable life of the device.
Also consider the functional differences between WiFi Only and WiFi+Cellular models of iPad. Aside from the obvious Cellular functionality, only WiFi+Cellular models include GNSS/GPS location capabilities - which may impact any Apps or features that require accurate and consistent location data, such as Mapping.
Purchase of a WiFi+Cellular model provides access to precise location services, but does not commit you to using Cellular connections. WiFi Only models of iPad have no Cellular or GNSS/GPS functions at all.
Apple rarely pre-announces new devices. While it is inevitable that new models of iPad will be introduced, it is impossible to say when or what might be released. A new model may be announced at any time.
Perhaps consider that there will always be a newer or better device just around the corner - and therefore chasing the latest and greatest is perhaps folly. If your need isn't urgent, then wait and see. By contrast, if your need is urgent, choose an available iPad that meets your immediate need.
Whichever iPad model you ultimately choose, you would be well advised to purchase as much internal storage as your budget might reasonably allow - as internal storage (and other hardware) cannot be changed, upgraded or extended. The available internal storage is fixed for the entire life of the device. If you run out of internal storage for your documents, photos and other data, you will forever struggle and become a source of frustration. It is far better to have more storage than you need, than to need more storage than you have. Models with minimal storage will always be a challenge.
A good rule of thumb is to quantify how much data storage you will need - add a healthy margin - then double it. If you are unable to quantify your data storage needs, it becomes more difficult. Whilst I and others cannot make definitive recommendations for your personal needs, objectively I would council against purchase of any iPad with any less than 256GB storage, 512GB and higher having a greater margin for growth.
Within the Apple Support Communities we see regular tales of woe and disappointment when storage requirements are exceeded, necessitating replacement of the device; by contrast, we never see complaint of having too much available storage. It is relatively easy to fill limited internal storage space; perhaps consider higher tiers of storage as providing room for growth as your needs develop or mature - potentially extending the useful usable life of the device.
Also consider the functional differences between WiFi Only and WiFi+Cellular models of iPad. Aside from the obvious Cellular functionality, only WiFi+Cellular models include GNSS/GPS location capabilities - which may impact any Apps or features that require accurate and consistent location data, such as Mapping.
Purchase of a WiFi+Cellular model provides access to precise location services, but does not commit you to using Cellular connections. WiFi Only models of iPad have no Cellular or GNSS/GPS functions at all.
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