Accompanying the new iPad Pro, Apple launched the new iPad Air with a new screen size that goes up to 13 inches and the M2 processor that lets you do it all without breaking a sweat.
Apple wants to have an iPad catalog comparable to that of MacBooks, and so if we have two MacBook Pro models and two MacBook Airs, we now have two iPad Pro models and two more iPad Air models. Apple’s new mid-range tablets are now available in two screen sizes, 11 and 13 inches, with M2 processor and compatible with the new Apple Pencil Pro and the previous Magic Keyboard model. It’s the perfect tablet for most users, and it now also costs a little less than its predecessor.
11 and 13 inch screen
Apple wants everyone who needs a larger screen to not need to go for the iPad Pro, and now with the iPad Air we have an 11-inch screen and a larger 13-inch screen. inches, for those who want a better, more similar experience. use what any laptop offers. In the case of the iPad Air, there are no new developments in terms of technology, they are classic IPS panels, but you should not be mistaken because they are classic IPS panels. Liquid Retina displays offer high resolution and very bright colorsin addition to having True Tone technology, a brightness of 600 nits and a wide P3 color gamut, that is, its quality is beyond doubt.
M2 processor
When the iPad Pro has an M4 processor, everything underneath already seems obsolete, but far from it. M2 processors are capable of performing the most demanding tasks, in fact performance compared to previous generation iPad Air improves by 50%, so that we can play, edit photos or videos, render in 3D or carry out our daily tasks without the slightest problem, with an excellent balance between performance and energy consumption, so that the battery will last us a whole working day. Additionally, what Apple calls “Neural Engine” increases its performance by 40%, allowing us to use artificial intelligence for all our tasks. Remember that iPadOS 18 should constitute a significant step forward in this area.
Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard
Apple wanted the Magic Keyboard it still has in stores to be useful, and this is why This new iPad Air is compatible with keyboards that only iPad Pros could use before. It’s a fantastic keyboard in design and operation, with a multitouch trackpad and which also doubles as a protective case. It’s not the new aluminum Magic Keyboard “Pro”, that’s true, but it’s a fantastic accessory for our new iPad. As for the Apple Pencil, we can use the USB-C model or the new Apple Pencil Prowith its new gestures, gyroscope and haptic feedback.
Cameras, microphones and speakers
There the front camera of the new iPad Air is located horizontally, perfect for video calls and unlocking using Face ID while using it with a keyboard. Its 12 Mpx and automatic framing make it the perfect tool for our video calls. The rear camera, also 12 Mpx, can record 4K videos. It also has two microphones and two speakers, and the 13-inch model has sound improvements over the 11-inch model, with double the bass.
Prices and availability
The new iPad Airs are now available for reservation on the Apple Online Store, and their price has been reduced compared to the previous generation. The 11-inch model starts at $699 with 128 GB of storage, while the 13-inch model costs $949 with the same capacity.. There are higher capacity models up to the most expensive 1TB model which costs $1,579, and goes up to $1,749 if we want it with 5G connectivity.
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