iPad (4th generation) facts for kids

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 8.1.1, released November 17, 2014 (2014-11-17)
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

The iPad (4th generation), also known as the iPad with Retina display, is a tablet computer made by Apple Inc.. It was released in 2012. This iPad kept the amazing Retina display from the previous model. It also brought in new features like the faster Apple A6X chip. A new charging port, called the Lightning connector, replaced the older 30-pin dock connector. The iPad 4 first came with iOS 6 and can run newer versions of iOS, like iOS 8.

History of the iPad 4

The fourth generation iPad was first shown on October 16, 2012. This happened at a special event in San Jose, California. People could start ordering it online in many countries on October 26.

Release Dates

The Wi-Fi version of the iPad 4 went on sale in several countries on November 2, 2012. The version that could connect to cellular networks (like your phone) came out a few weeks later.

New Storage Option

On January 29, 2013, Apple announced a new version of the iPad 4. This new model had 128 GB of storage. It became available for sale on February 5, 2013.

Discontinuation and Return

The iPad 4 was stopped being sold on October 22, 2013. This happened after the newer iPad Air was announced. However, it was brought back for sale on March 18, 2014. This was after the older iPad 2 was no longer sold.

Key Features

Software and Apps

The fourth generation iPad came with iOS 6.1 when it was new. It can work as a Wi-Fi hotspot. This means it can share its internet connection with other devices. It can do this using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or a USB cable. Users can also visit the App Store. Here, they can find and download many different apps for their iPad.