Apple Key Note 2022 – Updated with the iPod Air 5 M1 chip

He was expected. One year later the heir to 2021 will not be found Very good iPad Air 4Apple is taking advantage of its latest announcement iPhone SE (2022) To offer the iPad Air 5 to the public. This model is no different from its predecessors, but incorporates compatibility with the better M1 chip and 5G.

Similar physique

From a stylistic point of view, the iPad Air 5 does not bring anything new compared to the previous model. The coatings look even sweeter and the tablet is now decorated with two new shades of purple and blue. Face ID is not yet listed here. Apple wants its Face Unlock solution on the iPad Pro. So we see that the Touch ID is placed on the edge and attached to the Start button. There is nothing new under the sun.

On the screen, no change. We may have seen the Old appear or the Mini-LED appear, but this is not the case. LCD technology is preferred, while the definition of a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display does not move an Iota. The edges are still thin. One year after the last release of the iPod Air, we did not expect a wave of aesthetic changes anyway.

However, notice the arrival of the 12MP ultra-wide angle camera on the front. This will allow you to activate the center level function. On the back, the 12MP wide-angle sensor still responds to calls.

A lighter iPad Pro

Changes are found only within the product. In fact, Apple had a good idea to integrate the Apple M1 chip, which is an internal SoC on the MacBook Pro and Air, but the latest iPad Pro. However, these devices currently offer a real abuse of power. The CPU should offer 60% more performance compared to the older generation, while the GPU part guarantees to be twice as efficient.

In addition to its 5G connectivity, the iPad Air 5 is compatible with eSIM and wifi 6. Twice as fast as before, its USB-C port now supports 6K monitors. The tablet is still compatible with Apple Pencil 2 and Magic Keyboard.

This new iPad Air will be officially available for its WiFi version from € 699 on March 18th. For the WiFi + 5G variant you have to pay 869. The buyer will have a choice between 64 or 256 GB of storage. Pre-orders start March 11.