Apple Resource Hub
From trade-ins to the history of the iPad — your guide to all things Apple.
Apple Trade-in
It’s easy to trade in your eligible device for credit toward your next purchase, or get an Apple Gift Card you can use anytime. If your device isn’t eligible for credit, Apple will recycle it for free, no matter the model or condition. Turn the device you have into the one you want.
iPad Release History
There have been 41 iPads released by Apple since the first iPad device was announced and unveiled on January 27, 2010, by Steve Jobs at an Apple press event. On April 3, 2010, the Wi-Fi variant of the device was released in the USA, followed by the release of the "Wi-Fi + 3G" variant on April 30. On May 28, 2010, it was released in Australia, Canada, France, Japan, Italy, Germany, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
iPad Specifications
Explore detailed specs for each iPad, including generation screen size, CPU, release year, and software version as well as current status here.
In the News:
- Apple Confirms iOS 26 Wallet Passport Feature is Coming in 2025 (MacRumors, Sept 23, 2025) As with state driver's licenses and IDs, Digital IDs will work for age and identity verification in apps, retail store locations, and websites. The option to add a passport to Wallet for use as an ID option will expand digital identification features to many more iPhone users in the U.S., but Apple has not mentioned if the feature will eventually expand to other countries.
