Apple plans to launch the new iPad Air in early 2025, about a year after the release of the 2024 update. Details about this new model are not entirely clear yet, but rumors point to a newer chip and new accessories.
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In 2024, Apple improved the design of the iPad Air by introducing two size options, in line with the iPad Pro lineup. 2025 is expected to still have both 11-inch and 13-inch versions, but so far, there's no word on any cosmetic changes.
The 2025 iPad Air is expected to carry over the design of the 2024 model, continuing to feature an aluminum body with flat sides and rounded edges around the LCD display. For biometrics, Apple is expected to retain the Touch ID power button and continue to use the USB-C port.
Even if the exterior design remains the same, there may be new color options. The current iPad Air is offered in Deep Sky Gray, Purple, Blue and Starlight (a soft gold color).
M-Series chips
While Apple already uses the M4 chip in the iPad Pro and plans to use it in this year's new Macs, the iPad Air is expected to be upgraded to the M3 chip to replace the existing M2.
The M3 chip is built on Apple's latest 3nm process, which is not as fast as the M4, but is still a significant improvement over the M2. the M3 delivers approximately 30% of CPU performance and 15% of GPU performance over the M2. the M3 also delivers a more energy-efficient performance, extending battery life. In addition, the M3 introduces a new GPU architecture that utilizes dynamic caching to improve graphics performance, especially when running graphics-intensive applications and games. It also supports hardware-level ray tracing technology to enhance iPad's performance in games.
Rumor has it that the iPad Air will use an M3 chip instead of an M4 chip to differentiate it from the iPad Pro.Apple's strategy is to keep the iPad Air slightly less powerful than the iPad Pro.
Apple Smart Technology
The current iPad Air with the M2 chip already supports Apple Smart Technology in iPadOS 18, and the M3 chip will be compatible with this feature as well.
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One of the main differences between the iPad Pro and the iPad Air is the display technology. iPad Pro uses an OLED screen and supports a ProMotion refresh rate of 120Hz. As of now, the 2025 iPad Air won't see any significant changes in the display and there's no indication that Apple will bring ProMotion technology to the iPad Air.
Other Functions
Apple has already introduced Wi-Fi 7 technology in its latest iPhones, so it's likely that other products will gradually be upgraded to this latest protocol as well.Wi-Fi 7 offers faster speeds and lower latency. If the new iPad Air doesn't support Wi-Fi 7, expect it to still use Wi-Fi 6E.
Magic Keyboard
Apple is working on a new version of the Magic Keyboard and is expected to launch it in tandem with the release of the next-generation iPad Air. While this version won't have an aluminum top case like the iPad Pro's Magic Keyboard, it may add function key rows to provide users with more shortcuts.
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