Although many fans are looking forward to the 3rd generation iPhone SE, sources predict that the incoming iPad Air will also feature exciting upgrades. Rumors say the new iPad is equipped with 5G support and a powerful M1 chip!
The complete details for these upgrades might be made official by Apple on their special online event titled "Peek Performance."
New Apple iPad Air 5 Specs and Features
According to 9to5Mac, many rumors suggest that the incoming iPad Air 5 will feature major upgrades on its connectivity, processor chip, and camera setup. Note that knowing these rumors ahead of the official release can help consumers plan their purchases properly.
Rumors emphasize that the new iPad Air will be equipped with the M1 chip instead of the A15 Bionic chip found in the iPhone 13. This reveal implies that the iPad will focus more on its desktop-like productivity capabilities rather than the mobile features.
9to5Mac pointed out that iPad Air 5, also codenamed J408, will soon share the same chip as the 2021 iPad Pro model, the 24-inch iMac, and the 2020 MacBook Air. Notably, all the gadgets mentioned are optimized for productivity tasks and heavy processing loads.
It is worth mentioning that the A15 Bionic and M1 chip are still somewhat similar in terms of hardware. The A15 Bionic chip features a 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU, whereas the M1 chip features an 8-core CPU and 7-core GPU with 8GB of RAM.
Be warned that the M1 chip's memory architecture does not allow users to upgrade the RAM, so consumers can only choose between an 8GB and 16GB RAM variant, per Macrumors.
Taking all of these specs into consideration, 9to5Mac says the M1 chip is ideally 50% faster than A15 Bionic and 70% faster than A14 Bionic. This implies that the incoming iPad Air 5 might soon be the strongest Apple tablet in the market.
Lastly, it is worth pointing out that there are rumors about the iPad Pro getting an update later this year. If rumors prove true, the iPad Pro will still defend its dominance in the market by launching a new variant with a new chip that performs better than the M1 chip.
However, since most of this information is taken from leaks and rumors, it is hard to validate. So readers are advised to take these specs and features with a pinch of salt and some level of skepticism.
How to Watch Apple Peek Performance: iPhone SE 2022
As previously mentioned, all the rumors will be properly announced through official channels via the Apple Peek Performance online event. The event is scheduled to start on Tuesday, March 8, at 10 a.m. PT or 1 p.m. ET. Fans interested can watch the event on Apple's website or by the Apple TV app on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Fans can also watch the event by checking on the official video link embedded below.
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