Apple Introduces Redesigned 10.9-Inch iPad Air With A14 Chip, All-Screen Design, Touch ID in Power Button, and USB-C

[MacRumors]

Apple today introduced a redesigned iPad Air with slimmer bezels, paving the way for an all-screen design similar to recent iPad Pro models. In addition, the new iPad Air is the first Apple device with Touch ID built into the power button.

The new iPad Air is powered by the new 5nm-based, six-core A14 Bionic chip for up to 40 percent faster performance and up to 30 percent faster graphics than the previous-generation iPad Air. This is the same chip that is expected to be used for iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models, which will reportedly be introduced next month.

The device features a fully laminated 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone, P3 wide color support, and an anti-reflective coating.

Following in the footsteps of the iPad Pro, the new iPad Air features a USB-C port instead of a Lightning connector. The device also features the same 12-megapixel rear camera used in the iPad Pro for higher-resolution photos and 4K video recording.

The new iPad Air will be available starting in October on Apple.com and the Apple Store app in 30 countries and regions. Wi-Fi models will start at $599, while cellular models will start at $729, with 64GB and 256GB storage capacities available. There will be five colors to choose from, including silver, space gray, rose gold, green, and sky blue.

Article Link: Apple Introduces Redesigned 10.9-Inch iPad Air With A14 Chip, All-Screen Design, Touch ID in Power Button, and USB-C

 

[sniffies]

Does that mean that iPhone 12 will also get the new Touch ID power button?

Now that I think about it, Touch ID power button on iPhone is less practical since most iPhones go into Apple cases that cover the button.

 

[SD449]

shame they don’t do a large size

 

[cardfan]

Sorry Apple. No interest here.

 

[BradWI]

Good luck selling iPad Pros this holiday season.

 

[fokmik]

Now that the air starts from 599$
Expect the ipad pro starts from 899$

 

[bodonnell202]

This is a really great update to the Air. Not sure why anyone would buy the 11" Pro now?

 

[aaronhead14]

I am SO glad iPad Air now has USB-C. Now we just need USB-C on iPhone. Apple has no excuse for keeping their antiquated Lightning connector on such a high-end, expensive device!

 

[Prabas]

So $100 price increase?

 

[Icaras]

LOL as I’ve been saying....don’t expect another iPad Pro update this year.

 

[Dolmio]

I wonder how the a14 compares to the a12z?

 

[twocents]

Look forward to A14X in the future iPad Pro based on what I see here 😆

 

[Brenster]

Could well be the natural upgrade path from my current iPP 10.5. Stereo speakers pretty much clinch it for me.

 

[Samut]

Its a good update but 20 percent increase in price is quite steep.

 

[TheralSadurns]

The real question is... how does
iPad Pro with A12z stack up against iPad Air with A14.

 

[alex2792]

$599? Uh, no thanks.

 

[profets]

So, no more iPad sitting at the $499 mark?

This new Air is awesome, and so nice to see more colourful options.

Also, I know the 11” Pro has quad speakers, 120hz display, Face ID, and LiDAR, but I feel like this Air will steal a lot of those sales.

 

[chris4565]

How does the A14 compare to the A12Z from the iPad Pros?

 

[TraceyS/FL]

and my daughter regrets not waiting.... oh well kid, tried to tell you.

 

[poematik13]

599 lmao

They're really trying to replace your laptop with this

 

[rafark]

The iPad lineup is so confusing.

 

[Sasparilla]

These look great. I really didn't think Apple would have gone for the ID in the power button, but they did.

 

[Wiesenlooser]

I mean it’s okay but quite expensive for an Air. Might as well go all the way tk the pro then.

 

[bodonnell202]

Does that mean that iPhone 12 will also get the new Touch ID power button?

Good question - I do wonder with Covid and masks if they decided to put this in the iPhone 12 as well (in addition to FaceID).

 

[Prabas]

This is a really great update to the Air. Not sure why anyone would buy the 11" Pro now?

I'm thinking about buying older Pro with Face ID and 120Hz screen. Probably going to cost $600-700 after today's announcements.