The 2018 iPad

Apple's decision to lower the price of the entry-level, 9.7-inch iPad last year turned out to be a wise move: the company's release of a $329 iPad returned the tablet line to growth in 2017. Now, Apple is releasing a significant update to its 9.7-inch iPad for 2018. The new iPad was announced Tuesday during Apple's education-themed event at Lane Tech College Prep High School in Chicago. Not surprisingly, the iOS tablet includes a strong focus on meeting the needs of students and teachers.

What follows are five key things to know about Apple's new iPad for 2018.