There is no denying that iPad Air 5 is among the much-awaited Apple products set to be dropped this year. The Cupertino-based company has remained mum about working on a new iPad air. However, speculations and leaks for the iPad Air 5 have been making rounds for quite some time already.
While tech analysts continue to fill in the blanks, it has been claimed that iPad Air 5 is likely to put its predecessors and other non-Apple tablets in a tough position with its improved specs and features. It is also said to bring solutions to all the predicaments users met in iPad Air 4.
Are you thrilled about iPad Air 5? Should you upgrade or should you stick to your current Apple tablet? Keep on reading to know more details.
iPad Air 5 Release Date
Apple has not confirmed any release date for the upcoming iPad Air 5. While the tech giant is known for not announcing an official release schedule for its iPad Air line, it is likely to happen soon, especially since the iPad Air 4 already had its first birthday in October 2021.
Sources suggested that Apple could drop the iPad Air 5 this spring, which means would likely hit the shelves between March and May. However, other predictions claimed that the new iPad Air 5 would be announced in early 2022.
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Bloomberg stated that the iPad Air 5 would appear together with the iPhone SE 3 in an Apple event scheduled on March 8. The said publication is known for its usually accurate Apple predictions.
iPad Air 5 Price
As for the price, tech analysts claimed the iPad Air 5 could cost the same as its predecessor. The iPad Air 4 currently costs $599 for a model with 64 GB of storage, with prices going up for more storage or cellular connection.
However, other reports claimed that the cost of the iPad Air 5 could be higher than expected, especially since the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been driving up prices. So, the imminent Apple tablet could have a price tag close to $649.
iPad Air 5 Specs, Design, Features And Storage
Meanwhile, reports suggested that tech enthusiasts could expect performance improvements onto the iPad Air 5. The American tech giant is known to make generation-to-generation upgrades so it would not come as a surprise if the new Air tablet would feature a new Apple chip.
Not only would a new Apple chip help improve the overall speed but it would also help in other key areas such as multitasking, gaming, and battery life. There is also a huge possibility that iPad Air 5 would come with an improved Touch ID system.
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that the iPad Air 5 might not have an OLED screen. It can be recalled that the company was allegedly planning on crafting a new iPad Air with an OLED panel. However, it reportedly changed its plans due to the high cost and sub-par performance.
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As for the camera, the iPad Air 5 is said to have a 12-megapixel front camera Ultra-Wide shooter with support for Center Stage. This, according to reports, could mean that it can pan up to keep you in the shot even if you are moving around during video calls. It is also said to have a Quad-LED True Tone flash to improve the lighting of dark shots.
Not only that because iPad Air 5 is also said to have 5G support for faster web browsing. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman previously claimed that the new iPad Air would feature “a faster processor and 5G.”
In terms of design, Mac Otakara reported that the forthcoming iPad Air 5 would retain the same overall look as its predecessor since no drastic changes are expected. The current iPad Air was the first-ever Air tablet to ditch the home button, which means it could practically all screen with ultra-thin bezels, with a 10.9-inch screen and resolution of 2360 x 1640 pixels.
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