Apple is reportedly ready to announce a cheaper iPad model geared towards educators and students at its upcoming March 27 event in Chicago. Apple's new focus on education and a potential release of a lower-priced iPad for students is directly aimed at a market that's dominated by Google Chromebooks and Android tablets. The educational market is worth around $17.7B globally and Google holds a big chunk of it - 60% share. Currently Apple's cheapest iPad will run you 399 for a 32GB variant. On the opposite end there are a bunch of Chromebooks by Asus, Samsung and Acer that cost...
Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_will_go_after_educational_market_with_cheaper_ipad-news-30238.php