New from Apple iPad Air may look similar to the previous iteration, but the tech giant is now using its powerful M1 chip to help with super-fast charging. Additionally, it adds an improved front-facing lens with Center Stage, a feature that helps keep you in the frame on all your video calls.
Here’s what’s new and what’s remained the same.
The big iPad Air news is an upgrade to the Apple-made M1 chip – complete with an 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, and 12-core Neural Engine. Apple says that will allow for an experience that’s 60% faster than the previous-generation iPad Air’s A14 Bionic chip, so it can better multitask, crush creative outputs like movies and edit. edit photos in the app and get longer battery life. Plus, it supports Apple’s Magic Keyboard, a full keyboard and trackpad combo accessory.
If you find yourself using iPad Air For video editing, large graphics tasks, or heavy workloads, an upgraded device will help provide more bandwidth. The Apple M1 chip will also extend the life of this fifth-generation iPad Air.
Whether you’re a fan of the adoption and rollout of 5G networks or not, Apple is now spreading the technology across many of its devices. The iPad Air only get support for Sub-6 5G. This is the more common standard available for 5G in the US, but it also offers speeds close to 4G LTE. Missing here is mmWave 5G support, which is faster and exclusive to the iPad Pro.
The Center Stage is finally here. With the ninth-generation iPad, Mini, and Pro all featuring improved front-facing cameras, we’re worried Apple will forget about the Air, but new iPad Air Not only does it include a 12-megapixel front-facing camera, but it also comes with innovative Center Stage software, allowing you to keep the frame intact during video calls like FaceTime or Webex.
Screen, design and memory stay the same
Aside from the new chip and better camera, not just the side improvements, everything else will stay the same. The iPad Air uses a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, providing a vivid and bright experience. And while surrounded by thin bezels, the iPad Air retains the useful Touch ID built into the power button, which is a quick way to unlock the device or authenticate purchases. Apple is also sticking with two storage sizes to choose from for the iPad Air: 64GB or 256GB.
The design is also kept the same iPad Air as an ultraportable choice with lightweight aluminum construction. It can easily slip into a backpack, be used in the classroom, or pack up for carry. It comes in Space Gray, Starlight, pink, purple, and blue finishes, but if you’re looking for a better display or a bold new design, you’ll be well served with our current model. me.
Apple’s fifth generation iPad Air doesn’t offer a full redesign or dramatic change, making it similar to the iPad Pro as Apple continues to update a well-tested formula. The integration of the M1 chip will likely increase the versatility and fastness of iPadOS 15, along with some bigger leaps for more intense tasks, and we’re excited to see Center Stage arrive on the scene as well. iPad Air.
We’ll be putting the latest generation iPad Air on shelves soon, but if you’re already on sale, pre-order it starting March 11. iPad Air starts at $599 for the 64GB Wi-Fi and cellular model starting start from 749 dollars.
 iPad Air (5th Generation) |
 iPad Air (4th Generation) |
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|---|---|---|
| Display | 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display | 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display |
| Processor | Apple M1 chip | Apple A14 chip |
| Camera | 12-megapixel wide camera (rear); 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera (front) | 12-megapixel wide camera (rear); 7 megapixel wide camera (front) |
| Warehouse | 64GB / 256GB | 64GB / 256GB |
| The battery | All day | All day |
| Dimensions and weight | 9.74 x 7.02 x 0.24 inches; 1.02 pounds | 9.74 x 7.02 x 0.24 inches; 1.02 pounds |
| Color | Space grey, starlight, pink, purple and blue | Silver, Space Gray, Rose Gold, Green and Blue |
| Starting price | $599.99 | $599.99 |
