Apple will introduce two new iPad Air models in 2024, one of which will have a 12.9-inch screen. In this respect reports MacRumor’s publication.
According to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is developing new 10.9-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Air models. Kuo stated that the devices will continue to have a traditional LCD panel without a mini-LED backlight. However, he expects the 12.9-inch model to have an oxide back panel to improve screen performance.
Future iPad Air models will likely feature Apple’s M2 chip to provide additional performance and power efficiency improvements over the M1 chip in current tablets. Apple updated the iPad Pro with the M2 chip in October 2022.
The next iPad Air models are likely to support Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. This will provide faster Wi-Fi speeds with a supported router and an improved Bluetooth connection. Apple has already added Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 support to the latest iPad Pro, iPhone 15 Pro, and most new Macs.
Kuo claims that Apple plans to start mass production of new products in the first quarter of 2024. So most likely the devices will go on sale in the first half of the year.
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