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- The new iPad for 2022 gets a huge redesign, making it look more like an iPad Air.
- The Lightning port is also gone, replaced with a USB-C port.
- Orders open today for an October 26 release. The new iPad starts at $449.
Apple announced its new iPad Pro models with little fanfare earlier today, but its new vanilla iPad is a bit more special. It still just gets a press release launch rather than a traditional launch event, but there’s a lot more to talk about.
First, the iPad for 2022 looks different from any other iPad before it. The home button is gone, allowing the front to have smaller bezels and look more modern. It looks a lot more like an iPad Air than anything else.