Apple sells four different iPad models — here's which ones are the newest

Insider Picks writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective.It can be hard to keep up with Apple and its ever-changing update cycle, especially when it comes to the iPad family.With four different models and several generations, it's not always clear what the newest iPad is, so we've broken it down for you.The 2019 iPad Mini and iPad Air are the newest iPads you can buy, but the new standard iPad and iPad Pro launched in 2018, so they're fairly new, too.You can also check out our full buying guide for more advice on which iPad to buy.With so many Apple devices floating around, it can be difficult to keep track of which tablet, computer, or phone is the most recent. That's especially true of the iPad family, where there are not only plenty of different models, but also plenty of different generations. But fear not — if you're wondering which of the many iPads is the newest out there, we've got an answer for you. Be warned though, it's a long one. There are four different models of the iPad currently available: the iPad Mini, the iPad, the iPad Air, and the iPad Pro. Among the four of them, there are three different generations, and we may soon be getting yet another set of updates.Keep reading to find out which iPad is newest: