# Student-Focused Tablets The Apple 9.7-Inch iPad is Powerful and Ready for the Classroom By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-03-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/97inch-ipad References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/ipad-pencil-support/) & [apple](https://www.apple.com/ipad-9.7/) The Apple 9.7-Inch iPad has been unveiled by the technology brand as a new device that will provide impressive capabilities for users of all kinds, especially those in the classroom. Packing the A10 Fusion chip, the tablet is speedy enough to handle [4K videos for editing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-matepad-115), games that require intense graphics power and even AR apps. Compatibility with the Apple Pencil makes the tablet ideal for users of all kinds to help them enjoy a more organic computing experience that is like a digital version of the classic pad and pen. The Apple 9.7-Inch iPad is focused on [educational capabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinkpal-ai-tablet) thanks to a wide array of features that make it ideal for use in schools to keep kids participating and learning in a way that is more fun than anything. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Educational Tablets:** The Apple 9.7-Inch iPad offers advanced educational capabilities, creating opportunities for the development of more specialized tablets for students. - **Powerful Performance:** The A10 Fusion chip in the Apple 9.7-Inch iPad showcases the potential for tablets with enhanced processing capabilities, leading to the emergence of more powerful devices in various industries. - **Digital Pen Integration:** The compatibility with the Apple Pencil in the Apple 9.7-Inch iPad highlights the demand for tablets that seamlessly integrate a pen-like input device, opening up possibilities for disruption in the tablet market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education:** The Apple 9.7-Inch iPad's educational features suggest opportunities for innovation in educational technology, including interactive learning platforms and personalized educational apps. - **Entertainment:** The powerful performance of the Apple 9.7-Inch iPad creates disruptive opportunities for gaming and entertainment industries, enabling more immersive experiences and graphics-intensive mobile games. - **Productivity:** The integration of a digital pen in the Apple 9.7-Inch iPad opens up possibilities for more efficient note-taking and content creation, leading to innovation in the productivity and creative industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Immersive Productivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redesigned-ipad.md) - [Affordable New-Generation Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipad-a16-bionic.md) - [Highly Portable Productivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-apple-ipad-air.md) - [Featherlight 5G-Enabled Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipad-air.md) - [Education-Minded Tablet Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-tab-p12.md) - [AI-Enabled Mini Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seventhgeneration-ipad-mini.md) - [Ultra-Portable Productivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latest-ipad-air.md) - [Elevated AI Performance Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-ipad-pro-with-the-m5.md) - [Computer-Grade Processor Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgeneration-ipad-pro.md)