The Apple iPad Air has been updated. The last update was in 2020 when it received the new iPad Pro-style look. While it has the iPad Pro-style look, the 2020 model still relies on a mobile-focus chip, does not have an all-screen design, and does not support Apple Pencil. With the 2022 Apple iPad Air, however, it improves on all those.
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The 2022 Apple iPad Air is now powered by an M1 chip, and features 5G connectivity (for cellular models), a new 12 MP front camera with Center Stage, a 12 MP rear-facing camera, supports Apple Pencil (2nd generation), eSIM, Wi-Fi 6 support, Bluetooth 5.0, and an all-screen design featuring a large 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display (2,360 by 1,640 pixels).
The new 2022 Apple iPad Air is available in 64 GB and 256 GB capacities and comes in a choice of space gray, starlight, pink, purple, and blue finishes. It will be available to order starting March 11, 2022, with official availability on March 18, 2022. Price-wise, Wi-Fi-only models start at US$599 while Wi-Fi + Cellular models start at US$749.
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