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Apple Pencil (2nd generation). It attaches magnetically for wireless pairing and charging.

Newer Wi‑Fi + Cellular models include built‑in eSIM technology that acts as a digital SIM card. There are a few ways to activate an eSIM on your iPad, including downloading it to the iPad itself, scanning a QR code or using an app from a carrier.* With eSIM, you can choose data plans in more than 180 countries and regions around the world. Learn more about setting up eSIM.

Wi-Fi + Cellular models with embedded eSIM technology include iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation or later), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation or later), iPad Air (3rd generation or later), iPad (7th generation or later) and iPad mini (5th and 6th generation).

All Wi-Fi + Cellular models include a nano-SIM tray that supports a carrier SIM card.

More information on iPad support for LTE networks by carrier and country or region

* Not all carriers support eSIM. See your carrier for more details. Not available in China (mainland). The eSIM technology works with iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation or later), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation or later), iPad Air (3rd generation or later), iPad (7th generation or later) and iPad mini (5th and 6th generation). Apple SIM works with iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (1st and 2nd generation), iPad Pro 9.7‑inch, iPad Pro 10.5‑inch, iPad (5th and 6th generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3 and iPad mini 4.

It’s our trade-in and recycling program that’s good for you and the planet. If your current iPad is eligible for trade-in credit, you can offset the purchase price of a new one. If it’s not eligible for credit, you can recycle it for free.

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Apple Trade In makes it easy to get credit towards the purchase of your next iPad. Simply answer a few questions about your device. If your iPad is engraved, it may be eligible for trade-in. Based on what you tell us, we’ll provide an estimated trade-in value.** If you pay monthly, we’ll apply the value as an instant credit to lower the monthly payments of your new iPad. If you pay in full, we’ll credit your payment method after we receive your trade-in. If it’s not eligible for credit, you can recycle it for free.

Once you accept the estimated trade-in value quote, we’ll ship you a free trade-in kit. When we receive your trade-in, we’ll verify its condition, and if everything checks out, your trade-in will be complete. If your device doesn’t match the condition you described, you’ll receive an email with next steps. If you paid in full and the value of your device was more than the cost of your new iPad, you’ll receive an Apple Gift Card by email with the remaining amount.

The online trade-in process generally takes 2–3 weeks.

You can also trade in your device at an Apple Store at the point of purchase. however the trade-in value in the store may be different from the estimated trade-in value you received online.

If you’re trading in online, it generally takes 2–3 weeks. But the sooner you send us your device, the sooner we can verify its condition and apply the trade-in credit to your order. If you’re trading in at an Apple Store, you’ll receive either instant credit towards your next purchase or an Apple Store Gift Card you can use anytime.

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