The latest generation of iPad Air saw the light of day two years ago, in 2022. And with so much time behind it, it was time for an update. At today’s Apple launch, the American company therefore launched a new version of the popular tablet, this time with Apple’s own M2 processor and in versions with 11″ and 13″ so-called Liquid Retina screen.
We know the M2 chip from last year’s MacBook Air models and Apple promises that the new iPad Air models will be 50% faster than the predecessor thanks to the new processor.
Just like the 2022 iPad Air, the new iPad Air models come with a 12MP front camera that supports ‘In Focus’, a feature that uses artificial intelligence to follow the person speaking when you’re video conferencing with work, or grandparents via FaceTime, Skype or Zoom.
But as something new, the camera now sits on the long side of the screen edge, placing the lens right in the middle when the tablet is held horizontally.
(Photo: Apple)
Among other small updates, we can mention that the new iPad Air models support Wi-Fi 6E, as well as that the tablets are now available in four different variants in terms of built-in memory, namely 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB. Of course, the new iPad Air models continue to support the Magic Keyboard as well as the Apple Pencil and the recently launched Apple Pencil Pro.
Price and availability
The new iPad Air models are available in the colors blue, purple, starlight and space gray.
The cheapest new iPad Air model (11″, 128 GB) costs SEK 8,495 for the Wi-Fi only version (SEK 10,595 with 5G), while the 13-inch version with 128 GB can be purchased from SEK 11,495 (Wi-Fi only Fi, SEK 13,595 for the 5G version). The new products can be ordered now and will be available in stores from May 15.
(b. 1973): Editor-in-Chief L&B Home. Peter has worked for Ljud & Bild since 2012. He has been active as a technology journalist in many media since 1998, including as editor-in-chief of the gadget magazine GEAR and as a journalist for the magazines PC World and Privat Computer. Peter writes about mobile phones and other wearable devices as well as technological innovation, including 5G, electric mobility and smart homes.
