iPadOS comes with powerful features and built-in apps designed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of iPad. See what’s new in iPadOS 14. Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new iPad. With built-in support for vision, hearing, mobility, and learning, you can create and do amazing things. The Apple iPad 8th Generation features a 10.2-inch Retina display, an A12 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, support for Apple Pencil (1st generation) and Smart Keyboard, an 8MP back camera, and a 1.2MP front camera. iPad (8th Generation) Tech Specs: Size, Weight, Camera, Battery, and More The iPad (8th generation) was unveiled by Apple in September 2020, seamlessly blending power, usability, and affordability. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2020 using preproduction iPad (8th generation) units and software. Testing consisted of full battery discharge while performing each of the following tasks: video playback and internet browsing using Wi-Fi or cellular data network.