Apple keeps it compact with the 9.7-inch iPad, so you can always keep it close at hand. Offering access to over 1 million apps, a 10-hour battery life and touch ID fingerprint sensor, you’ll have the answers to your questions in no time.

Smooth mover
The 9.7-inch iPad is fitted with a 64-bit A9 chip for quick loading and fast functioning of all your apps. You’ll be able to use two apps at once, play graphics-intensive games and explore rich learning apps, while enjoying up to 10 hours of battery life.

Capture the moment
Holidays and special occasions can be relived at a later date using the 8-megapixel main camera, which will also record 1080p HD video. Instantly edit your material on the iPad with the help of Photos, iMovie and other apps available on the App Store. Plus, the iPad has a 1.2MP front-facing camera for those times you want to take centre stage.

One-touch security
The iPad features an unprecedented level of security thanks to Touch ID. Touch ID lets you use your fingerprint as your password, letting you unlock your iPad or make secure purchases on the App Store, iTunes and iBooks. Your fingerprint information stays on your iPad – it is not shared with anyone, even Apple, helping to ensure that your personal information remains private.

iOS 10
Bringing iPad to life in personal and powerful ways with a beautiful and easy to use interface. Intelligent suggestions are there right when you need them, while advanced technologies protect your privacy and security. Hardware and software work together, taking full advantage of the impressive A9 chip, dual camera system and Touch ID sensor.

Each of the core collection of apps is engineered with incredible attention to detail, like Photos, Maps, Messages, News and Health, that work straight out of the box. Plus, with over a million apps available on the App Store, you'll find plenty of options to do almost anything you can imagine. With iCloud, iOS 10 can connect your Apple products automatically and make your everyday easier. Start a task on your iPad and finish on your Mac. Stream video from your iPhone to your TV through Apple TV. Everything's synced so all your devices have the latest information.

Pre-installed Apps
The iOS 10 also comes with an amazing collection of apps, so you can start making the most of your iPad, straight out of the box. Take photos and videos and edit them on the go. Make video calls with FaceTime and send emails. Organise your life with Siri, Maps and the Calendar app. Plus, with over one million apps available on the App Store, you'll find plenty of options to do almost anything you can imagine.

Additional information: manufacturers often update their Operating System (OS) software over the course of a device’s lifespan – this means that your product might ship with a more advanced OS than specified