Apple is expected to refresh its iPad line with new models in the Air, Pro, and mini series. The iPad Air is expected to receive significant improvements this year, while the Pro model will likely feature the first OLED display in the series. From a larger display to a new processor, all the new features you can expect from iPad Air 2024 are here.
bigger display
Apple is likely to maintain the iPad Air's flat-edge design form factor in 2020 and beyond. However, the maximum screen size is expected to increase from 10.9 inches in the current generation to 12.9 inches in the next model.
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According to news reports, Apple will announce the iPad Air 2024 with a 12.9-inch screen. If true, this would be the first time the iPad Air has had display size options. Like the 10.9-inch iPad Air, the 12.9-inch version is also likely to have an LCD panel.
new chipset
Following the natural flow of upgrades, Apple may equip the next iPad Air model with an M2 chipset, as the current generation has an M1 chip. However, according to news reports, Apple may skip the Air generation and equip the tablet with its latest M3 chip.
Read: Apple is developing a clamshell-style iPhone.A foldable iPad is also in development.
Redesigned camera bump
The next generation of iPad Air models are expected to have a raised camera bump on the back. The new camera bump is likely to incorporate a camera sensor and LED flash in a vertical design. This is the first time that the iPad Air is equipped with a camera flash.
Other upgrades
Other notable features to expect from the upcoming iPad Air include Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity support. Apple is likely to introduce new color options for iPad Air models as well.