Apple continues its efforts to introduce its new products to users, and there is significant preparation underway, particularly in the iPad Air segment. Last year, the company unveiled the iPad Air 5 with the M1 chip, and according to rumors, they will soon introduce its successor.
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Mark Gurman, known for leaking information about Apple, made statements about the new iPad Air model in his Power On newsletter. According to Gurman, the new model will be introduced towards the end of this year. The source also claims that, apart from the processor, the other technical specifications are likely to remain the same as its predecessor.
For users to get an idea, here are the technical specifications of the iPad Air model with the M1 chip:
| Component | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1 chip |
| 8-core CPU | |
| 8-core GPU | |
| Apple Neural Engine | |
| Display | 10.9-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit Multi-Touch display |
| Liquid Retina display | |
| IPS technology | |
| 2360 x 1640 resolution | |
| 264 pixels per inch (ppi) density | |
| Wide color display (P3) | |
| True Tone display | |
| Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | |
| Fully laminated display | |
| Anti-reflective coating | |
| 1.8% reflectivity | |
| 500 nits brightness | |
| Apple Pencil (2nd generation) support | |
| Storage & RAM | 64GB and 256GB storage options |
| 8GB RAM | |
| Rear Camera | 12MP Wide camera with ƒ/1.8 aperture |
| Up to 5x digital zoom | |
| Five-element lens | |
| Autofocus with Focus Pixels | |
| Panorama (up to 63 megapixels) | |
| Smart HDR 3 | |
| Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos | |
| Location tagging for photos | |
| Auto image stabilization | |
| Burst mode | |
| Front Camera | 12MP Ultra Wide camera with 122° field of view |
| ƒ/2.4 aperture | |
| Smart HDR 3 | |
| 1080p HD video recording at 25, 30, or 60 fps | |
| QuickTake video | |
| Extended dynamic range for video up to 30 fps | |
| Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p) | |
| Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos | |
| Lens correction | |
| Retina Flash | |
| Auto image stabilization | |
| Burst mode | |
| Video Recording | 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps |
| 1080p HD video recording at 25, 30, or 60 fps | |
| Continuous autofocus video | |
| 720p HD video recording at 30 fps | |
| 1080p slow-motion video support at 120 or 240 fps | |
| Zoom playback while watching video | |
| Cinematic video stabilization (4K, 1080p, and 720p) | |
| Sensors | Touch ID |
| Three-axis gyro | |
| Accelerometer | |
| Barometer | |
| Ambient light sensor | |
| SIM Card | Nano SIM (compatible with Apple SIM) |
| eSIM | |
| Colors | Space Gray, Silver, Pink, Purple, Blue |
| Speaker & Mic | Dual microphones for calls, video recording, and audio |
| Stereo speakers | |
| Input/Output | USB-C for charging |
| DisplayPort | |
| USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps) | |
| Connectivity | 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with simultaneous dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) |
| MIMO | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 technology |
