How often do you update your iPad?

[Wotchered]

When the last one becomes difficult to operate,so by my reckoning about 4-5 years interval

 

[Spencerdl]

When the last one becomes difficult to operate,so by my reckoning about 4-5 years interval

This^^

 

[Harry Wild]

When Apple finally releases the new iPad Mini 5 and/or Pro model! Last real update was in the Mini 3 with the A8. In 2015, Mini 4 had the same A8 but Apple double the RAM to 2GB! We are approaching 2019 in a little over a month and still no update Mini!

 

[Lee_Bo]

Still using the 9.7" IPP daily and will keep on using it until it's unsupported.

 

[spankmymoto]

I had purchased the original iPad back in the day. Upgraded to the 2015 iPad Pro 12.9. Then, upgraded again to the 2018 iPad Pro 12.9.

 

[Rob Phillips]

I still own the original 12.9” iPad Pro but I don’t have any plans to upgrade as of now. As much as I love the design of the new iPads (although very utilitarian for Apple, in my opinion) I just don’t put a ton of mileage on my iPad. Even at home on the couch I usually prefer to use my iPhone. *
My kids, on the other hand, aren’t old enough for phones yet (not in my household anyway) so they both have iPads and use them daily. My oldest has a 2017 iPad and my youngest has a Mini from a few years back.

 

[Jude526]

My iPad Pro will be paid off in two months. It runs perfectly. Not upgrading it. As long as updates are sent out I am perfectly ok. I also have the 2018 9.7 iPad and I am ok

 

[ksassy]

Our iPad Air 2 has served us well for 4 years now so we're upgrading to both an iPad 2017 and iPad 2018 for Christmas. Hopefully these iPads will last just as long. The iPad Air 2 will now become a backup device.

 

[TripleOne]

Since the 1st Gen iPad Pro, I have been upgrading yearly.

 

[Annie_M]

I'm still using my Air 2... it's working fine... the only thing that makes me want to update is that I'm intrigued with the newer models, AND I want more space other than the 32GB I'm currently dealing with!

 

[djg21]

Every other update cycle. Currently using 2018 iPad Pro 12.9. Updates usually are incremental, and don’t justify expense of update every time one becomes available.

 

[akutch34]

My iPad Pro 9.7 (2016) has my daily since ‘16. Today my 11 in pro came and the 9.7 has been given to my mother (casual user.)

 

[MasterDarque]

Congrats on your new device akutch34. I hope that it works as long and well for you as your prior one.

 

[minimejer05]

Just upgraded to an 11-inch Pro as well, from the 9.7-inch, which was my first iPad. Hoping this one lasts me just as long, if not longer.

 

[Annie_M]

I keep them as long as it’s OS is supported by Apple.

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

Don’t remember if I posted here before.

I purchased an Air 2 in December 2014 and upgraded to the 2018 Pro 12.9” in July 2019. Honestly it’s the longest I’ve ever went between upgrades of an Apple device.

 

[BrindawithanI]

The 2020 12.9 is my third iPad. I bought the first gen when the second came out. I bought the 10.5 pro last year. The magic keyboard sold me for work so, I splurged this time. I maybe could have done with last years 12.9 but, I’ve been so good.

 

[Jude526]

I have the 2018 9.7. My pencil works with it
I am still happy with it. I paid upfront for it at Best Buy. Got it at a great price. I see no need to upgrade. Still have my 2015 Mac Pro too. Works great!

I upgraded to the 11 max pro phone a few months ago. I don’t need to add to my bill

 

[EdwinG]

I used to have the "new iPad" ("iPad 3" or the original Retina iPad) when it came out in 2012. I eventually gave it to my parents.

Last week, I purchased the 3rd generation iPad Air for my online courses. So I kind of upgraded.

 

[Wotchered]

I have the 2017 iPad 9.7, it’s fine, has not slowed down yet. does everything I need except make tea. Also, in reserve I have my gen 3 ipad which is slow, but works fine for reading etc, but not much fun for going back and forth between apps.