iPad models

The Apple iPhone changed the way cell phones are produced and used. Similarly, the iPad, a version of the tablet computer introduced in January 2010, squashed the sales of notebooks. With the iPad, individuals can shoot videos, take photos, play music, read books, browse the Internet, and do much more. Various iPad models exist now with different features and storage capabilities. The following table lists all the iPad models and their initial iOS versions. Details on identifying iPad models can be found at http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5452.

iPad identifiers and release dates

Similar to iPhone, not all versions of the iPad are supported for physical acquisition. In addition, Apple has changed data storage locations in iOS versions, which affects the iPad devices as well. The examiner must be aware of the different models, the released and currently installed iOS version, storage capability, network access vectors, and more.

Every release of the iPad comes with improved or newly added features. The following table shows the specifications and features of legacy iPad Wi-Fi models:

Specifications of the legacy iPad models

Current iPad models are listed in the following table:

Specifications of the current iPad models