The iPad Air (6th generation) is available in two sizes for the first time in history, the first new model in over two years

The iPad Air (6th generation) was announced at Apple's event on May 7, 2024. This is the first new iPad Air model in over two years, and the first to be available in two sizes, with two display sizes of 11 inches and 13 inches, and the M2 processor.

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Apple's vice president of Hardware Engineering, John Tarnus, introduces the iPad Air.

The new iPad Air looks like this.

This is the first time that the iPad Air will be available in two sizes.

One is an 11-inch model.

The other is a 13-inch model.

The 11-inch model is attractive because of its easy-to-carry size.

With roughly half of iPad Pro users opting for the larger screen, the iPad Air is getting a larger 13-inch model.

The 13-inch model offers 30% more screen area than the 11-inch model.

The larger display also makes it easier to use apps.

It is now possible to include more participants in video calls.

The front camera has been redesigned to be on the top edge when held in landscape mode.

Also compatible with center frames .

Additionally, the 13-inch model offers improved sound quality with twice the bass.

Both the 11-inch and 13-inch models come in four colors: the traditional blue and purple, as well as the new starlight and space gray.

The SoC uses M2.

Compared to the M1, the CPU is 15% faster, the GPU is 25% faster, and the Neural Engine is 40% faster.

It is said to be about 50% faster than the iPad Air with M1, and up to three times faster than the iPad Air with A14 Bionic.

Promotional materials can also be created using the vector graphics app Affinity Designer 2 .

You can also play HoYoverse's new title , Zenless Zone Zero .

Assassin's Creed Mirage will also be playable.

Photomator's ML Enhance tool lets you enhance your photos with just one click.

It also supports the Magic Keyboard, which has a floating design that allows the iPad Air to float when attached, a backlit keyboard for easy typing, and a built-in trackpad that's ideal for tasks that require precision, like editing spreadsheets.

Of course, it is also compatible with Apple Pencil.

You can also use the hover feature to preview exactly where your pen tip will touch on the display.

The list of features of the new iPad Air is as follows:

The iPad Air comes in four storage options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.

The selling price in Japan starts at 98,800 yen for the 11-inch model and 128,800 yen for the 13-inch model.

Orders are already available, with the release date being May 15, 2024.

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