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2024-05-07 11:00:10
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The iPad Air, as usual, works with the Apple Pencil and is also compatible with the Magic Keyboard accessory for the iPad Pro. As far as performance goes, Apple is claiming a 2x bump compared to the Bionic A-series silicon. What’s interesting is that Apple is not only touting a 50% performance boost compared to the M1 silicon but also AI capabilities that seemingly put the Air on the same pedestal as the previous-gen iPad Pro.
Apple has also adjusted the speaker assembly, promising deeper bass specifically on the larger 13-inch variant. For authentication, there is a Touch ID sensor embedded inside the power button, while wireless connectivity is handled by 5G and Wi-Fi 6E. Both the cameras on Apple’s latest slate come with a 12-megapixel sensor. As far as the pricing goes, the 11-inch iPad Air starts at $599, while the 13-inch iPad Air will be for grabs at $799 for the base 128GB storage variant. The new tablet will go on sale next week from Apple’s online store and authorized retail partners.