During the English block, everyone from freshmen to junior classes swapped their old iPads and chargers for new ones. If students didn’t return their original chargers, they were charged $40 ($20 for the power block and $20 for the cable).

“I got called out of class to pay for the cable since I lost it,” said sophomore Kevin Matas.

Students had to have made sure everything was turned on for iCloud which ensures everything should transfer through using the same Apple ID. As as extra precaution, students should have gone to Notability settings and make sure iCloud syncing was on. Any important files they wanted to bring over to the new iPad, they have had to copy and ascertain the destination was the iCloud folder. Any apps that did not sync with iCloud would have had to be exported to the iCloud folder.

Although the process of switching devices might seem like a hassle, there are several major benefits to receiving the new iPads. The iPads now come with keyboard cases, which are extra helpful in English classes. Another positive is this case is available for every student, not just students taking AP classes. This makes typing essays, taking notes, and completing assignments much easier.

Another improvement is the switch to USB-C charging cables. These cables are more versatile and can be used to charge other devices such as AirPods Pro, Nintendo Switches, and Apple Pencils.

If you misplace your charger at home, you can still rely on the one provided by the school for multiple devices.

“My iPad pencil was completely out of battery, but I used someone else’s charger they got from the iPad swap,” said sophomore Michael Tirador.

Additionally, the new iPads come with more storage capacity, which means students can save more photos and do school work  without experiencing lag or crashes. This disrupts fewer classes and should let the students work to the best of their ability.