iPad (9th Gen, 2021)

Apple

iPad (9th Gen, 2021)

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Does iPad a16 still make sense for you in 2026?

Duh it’s an iPad lol even an iPad 9th gen is fine in 2026

No-Caregiver-822 in r/ipad

March 11, 2026 6:14 AM

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iOS 26.1 is now Apple’s recommended update for users still on iOS 18

Still runs like shit on my iPad 9th gen. Regret upgrading

macman156 in r/apple

December 2, 2025 11:44 PM

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Can someone help me?

I found an old acc that had this on it but when I try opening it, it crashes I am on iPad 9th gen 2021 if anyone can help I would appreciate it

GhabrisPlayz in r/skylanders

November 16, 2025 8:11 AM

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People switch from an iphone to an android, what is the reason?

iOS 26 was the reason. Had an iPhone 16e and got a Pixel 9a. Had an iPad 9th gen and switched to a Galaxy tablet. Happily moving on ..

Prestigious-Fruit746 in r/Smartphones

February 14, 2026 6:38 PM

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Report: New iPad with A18 chip still on track to launch in first half of 2026

And I’m still on 9th gen I have two iPad 9th gen as well, which have 3 GB of RAM. Compared to our iPad 9th Gen, the upcoming iPad 12 gen is expected to have 8 GB RAM, 2x performance and 2x storage. I think we'll be upgrading. I use mine for reading, which reading is fine, but I manage so many books

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78914hj1k487 in r/apple

March 22, 2026 3:48 PM

7

Ipad 9th generation in 2026

I think the A16 iPad 11th Gen is the minimum you want to consider. If you are using medical imaging software I would consider the Pro with 1TB storage. The 9th Gen isn't going to be sufficient.

Jebus-Xmas in r/ipad

February 25, 2026 5:29 PM

9

Zwift On A IPad?

I run it on a 2021 64GB iPad 9th gen no problem

Quirky-Banana-6787 in r/Zwift

November 2, 2025 8:23 PM

9

What do I miss from Apple’s user experience by using a third-party Bluetooth headphones?

My main ANC headphones are Sony XM4’s they work great with my 16 PM iPad 9th generation Apple Watch Ultra 3

3DBass in r/iphone

October 13, 2025 12:56 AM

9

Recycled iPads as home assistant dashboards? PoE options?

The 9th generation iPad sold from 2021-2024 still uses the lightning connector. Personally, I actually still use a 8th gen iPad as it is still supported and works fine for watching videos, which is all I really need it for. Yes, the iPad Pro started using USB-C in 2018, but I'll hazard a guess that

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silentdragon95 in r/homeassistant

March 4, 2026 8:56 AM

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Should I update my iPad 9th gen to iPadOS 26?

I have an iPad 9th gen and it is horribly laggy, almost to the point of it being unusable. Don’t do it

Stunning_Most1148 in r/iPadOS

March 20, 2026 7:23 PM

5

Top alternatives in Tablets

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iPad mini (A17 Pro)

Apple

iPad mini (A17 Pro)

$474.00

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