Apple has tragically killed its last device that still had a headphone jack

Like the Let go The event ended on Tuesday, Tim Cook had one final announcement before the stream ended: the 10th generation iPad now starts at £349/$349, an impressive price drop of £100/$100. What he didn’t say is that the move will also means the 9th generation iPad is gone.

Apple hasn’t updated the 9th generation iPad since September 2021, so it’s not a huge surprise to see it disappear. It still had Apple’s old iPad design with a Home button and Lightning port, tapered edges and A13 Bionic chip, with a starting price of £319/$329. It was clearly showing its age and unless you went on sale, it wasn’t the bargain it once was.

It was rumored that the 9th generation iPad could get an update later this year with a new processor, USB-C port, and updated design, but it looks like those predictions won’t come true. Instead, Apple will push entry-level buyers to the 10th generation model, which is clearly a superior machine.

For an extra £30/$20 you get a much better iPad with a Liquid Retina display, USB-C support, newer A14 processor and more color options. We struggled to recommend it at the original price of £449/$449, but with such a big price drop it’s fantastic value. Still, it’s sad to see the latest recall to the original iPad leaving this world so unceremoniously.

The 9th generation model is no longer available on Apple’s website. However, some third-party retailers may still have stock if you’re desperate to get your hands on one before it disappears into the ether.

This article was originally written for Macworld and has been syndicated and localized to Tech Advisor. You can read the original piece here.