Apple launches new iPad Air

Tech news 11 March 2022

Apple introduced the new iPad Air with the Apple-designed M1 chip, delivering a massive leap in performance.

The new iPad Air comes with an Apple M1 chip, a new range of colours, 5G and Wi-Fi 6 support, and a 12MP ultrawide front-facing camera.

It features a 10.9-inch IPS display, with a 2360 x 1640 resolution and its battery supports up to 10 hours of web browsing or watching videos, while the Wi-Fi + Cellular models last up to nine hours when browsing the web on mobile data.

The iPad Air also features a more natural video conferencing experience, a USB-C port with up to 2x faster transfer speeds, and blazing-fast 5G on cellular models — starting at the same affordable price.

Advanced cameras and compatibility with the latest accessories enable users, including content creators, gamers, and students, to push the boundaries of creativity, productivity, and self-expression.

“Whether it’s a college student taking elaborate notes, a content creator working on their latest project, or a gamer playing graphics-intensive titles, users love iPad Air for its amazing performance and versatility in such a portable design,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.

According to Apple, The breakthrough M1 chip in iPad Air delivers a giant performance boost to even the most demanding apps and workflows, with incredible power efficiency and all-day battery life.

The 8-core CPU delivers up to 60 percent faster performance, and the 8-core GPU delivers up to 2x faster graphics performance compared to the previous iPad Air.

The device can also be used with the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard for enhanced productivity.

The new iPad Air will come in 64GB and 256GB versions, as well as Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + SIM models.

The device will also launch on 18 March, with prices starting at $599 (Wi-Fi) and $749 (Wi-Fi + Cellular).

The Magic Keyboard for the new iPad Air.