Apple iPad Air (6th Gen): All the information available iPad Air (6th Gen)

Apple is expected to unveil the new iPad Air during the ‘Let Loose’ launch event on May 7.

It has been more than two years since Apple announced a new iPad Air. The streak is likely to break with the launch of the 6th generation iPad Air at the ‘Let Loose’ event on May 7. The upcoming iPad Air is likely to introduce several new features to further reduce the gap between the iPad Pro series.

Here is everything we know about the upcoming iPad Air series so far:

iPad Air (6th Gen) screen sizes

Apple is expected to introduce the 6th generation iPad Air in two sizes – a regular 11-inch model and a larger 12.9-inch model. A recent report suggested that the iPad Air models will continue to feature regular LED panels, which Apple calls Liquid Retina displays. The mini LED display offers more contrast (higher than regular LED panels) and higher brightness levels.

However, those panels are also expensive. It seems that Apple might stick to a regular LED panel to keep manufacturing costs in check. The refresh rate is likely to be limited to just 60Hz. The bezels on the upcoming model are also likely to remain the same as the 5th-generation iPad Air (Review).

iPad Air (6th Gen) New colour options

Apple is known to use vibrant colour shades for the iPad Air. The same is likely to continue this year as well. The upcoming iPad Air model is also expected to feature a premium metal unibody design, power button with integrated Touch ID, USB-C port, and quad-speaker setup.

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iPad Air (6th Gen) selfie camera

Apple is likely to move the selfie camera from portrait position to landscape position. This is to enable a more seamless video-calling experience. Such a setup is already available on the 10th-generation iPad. Despite the change in position, the camera specifications are likely to remain the same, a leakster Instant Digital suggested. The iPad Air is likely to feature a 12 MP sensor, and the device is also expected to feature a 12 MP camera at the back.

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iPad Air (6th Gen) Processor

The current iPad Air with the M1 chip is already quite powerful and with the upcoming model, Apple may upgrade the chip to the M2, which improves performance in the CPU, GPU, and AI departments.

Storage and RAM

Not just that, with the upcoming iPad Air, Apple may offer double the storage (128 GB) and at least 8 GB of RAM on the base model. The additional amount of storage and RAM will help the device handle the upcoming AI feature, which will be unveiled at WWDC 2024.

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Apple has always been known to use the faster PCIe storage type and the 6th Gen iPad Air will be no different. Unlike the previous model, where the storage is limited to just 256 GB, the upcoming model may get up to 1 TB of storage.

Bigger battery, faster charging

Both iPad Air models are expected to feature bigger batteries, possibly with support for faster charging. With a more efficient chip, these models could also offer better battery life, and just like the iPhone 15, Apple could use new battery chemistries to extend the life of these batteries.

iPad Air (6th Gen) Price and launch date

Apple may unveil the new iPad Air lineup alongside the iPad Pro on May 7, and these devices are likely to go on sale next week. In terms of pricing, the 11-inch iPad could be priced the same as its previous model (Rs 59,900) and the 12.9-inch model is expected to cost around Rs 10,000 more in India.