The iPad Air gets a boost with the Apple M1 chip that makes it as powerful as the iPad Pro models. In addition to Wi-Fi, 5G is now a configurable option.
After the iPad Pro welcomed the Apple M1 chip last year as the first tablet device, the iPad Air is next. Both models have the same chip, but not the price. The biggest difference between the iPad Pro 11 and the iPad Air is the difference in screen quality. The former has a 120 Hz screen, while the iPad Air has to make do with a 60 Hz variant.
Other major innovations for the iPad Air include 5G connectivity, a USB-C connection that is twice as fast and a brighter screen (500 nits) and HDR support.
The webcam, like the iPad Pro, gets a major update with Center Stage where the 12 megapixel camera always shows and follows you centrally in view during a video call.
The iPad Air starts from $699 and is available in 64 GB or 256 GB storage. There are five colors (purple, blue, orange, yellow and gray) and each model can be configured with wifi or 5G. The tablets will be available starting March 18. All prices include VAT.
In addition to a new iPad Air, Apple also announced at its event an update to the iPhone SE with an A15 Bionic chip and 5G connectivity. The big surprise was undoubtedly the launch of the Mac Studio containing Apple’s powerful new M1 Ultra chip.