Apple has finally unveiled its highly anticipated iPad Air models at its “Let Loose” event on May 7. As previously speculated, the Cupertino tech giant launched the 2024 iPad Air featuring a Liquid Retina Display, an upgraded M2 chip, a new FaceTime landscape camera, faster Wi-Fi 6E, AI features, and much more. This new iPad Air replaces the M1 iPad Air that was released in 2022. Let’s dive into the details.
New iPad Air: Specifications and Features
Apple has introduced the iPad Air in two screen sizes for the first time ever – a redesigned 11-inch model and a larger 13-inch iPad Air, taking inspiration from the iPad Pro. As expected, the new Air is powered by the M2 chipset, offering improved performance compared to previous models. In comparison to the M1 iPad Air, the M2 iPad Air delivers up to 50% faster performance for creative and productivity tasks.
Equipped with the M2 chipset, the 2024 iPad Air offers support for Apple Pencil Hover, providing greater precision and compatibility with the Magic Keyboard. Apple has also relocated the selfie camera to the longer side of the tablet in landscape mode, enhancing the video conferencing experience to match the more expensive iPad Pro models. The 13-inch iPad Air is designed to deliver improved sound quality with double the bass.
In terms of color options, the 2024 iPad Air is available in Blue, Purple, Starlight, and Space Grey finishes. The new iPad Air models feature a 100% recycled aluminum enclosure. Apple has also doubled the base storage to 128GB and eliminated the 64GB model, all while maintaining the same starting price of $599 for the 11-inch model.
2024 iPad Air Pricing and Availability
The new 2024 iPad Air begins at $599 for the 11-inch model, while the larger 13-inch iPad Air starts at $799. Preorders for these new iPads are currently available, and they are scheduled to be available in stores as early as next week.
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