Following on massive overhaul for the iPad Air (2020), there was some question as to how much of an upgrade the iPad Pro Jr. would get this time around and while we’ll need to get it in for review for a final answer, it certainly looks promising.
For fans of a cellular iPad, the addition of 5G is a big step in closing the gap with the current iPad Pro models and along with it the introduction of the M1 chip to iPad Air makes this tablet a true potential laptop replacement for some users.
Here’s everything you need to know about the iPad Air 5 announced today at the Apple March event.
iPad Air 5 price and availability
The iPad Air 5 holds on to the $599 starting price of its predecessor, but unfortunately, it also retains the 64GB base storage. Users can upgrade to 256GB if they need more storage or add 5G for $729. You will be able to pre-order the iPad Air 5 starting on March 11.
iPad Air 5 specs and features
The iPad Air 5 adds two of the biggest advantages of the iPad Pro to the Air lineup with the introduction of the M1 processor and 5G. While the design of the tablet remains the same, the internal upgrades more than make up for the lack of external changes.
On the back, you still have a single 12MP camera and while the USB-C port remains, it now offers double the speed of the previous model for far faster file transfers.
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