iPad Air (2022) with M1 Chip promises power efficiency, superior performance
The latest model comes with a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with 2360x1640 resolution.
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iPad Air (2022) will be available for pre-orders from March 11. (Image: Apple)
Apple has come out with its latest tablet device, the iPad Air (2022). The new iPad Air is powered by Apple’s M1 Chip which has been featured on the iPad Pro models earlier. One of the most striking features of the iPad Air (2022) is its upgraded front-facing camera which is equipped with Centre Stage feature. iPad Air (2022) has retained the design of its predecessor unveiled in 2020.
The iPad Air (2022) is available in pink, purple, starlight, space grey, and blue. The device flaunts a 10.9-inch LED-backlit Liquid Retina Display with a 2360x1640 resolution. The display offers a peak brightness of up to 500 nits and comes with a P3 wide-colour gamut and True Tone white balance feature.
The price for the device in India starts at Rs 54,900 for the Wi-Fi-only 64GB model and Rs 68,900 for the WiFi+cellular model. The device will also come in 256GB WiFi and WiFi+cellular models. The iPad Air new models will be available for pre-orders from March 11. Specifications At A Glance:
iPad Air (2022) operates on iPadOS 15
10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with 2360x1640 resolution
Touch ID support integrated with power/standby button
Powered by octa-core M1-chip and 8GB RAM
12MP wide rear camera and an f/1.8 lens
12MP ultra-wide front camera with f/2.4 lens
Comes in 64GB and 256GB storage options
Connectivity options: 5G (optional), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5, GPS/ A-GPS (in cellular version only), and a USB Type-C connector
28.6Wh lithium-polymer battery with up to 10 hours of Web browsing or video playback on Wi-Fi.
The Wi-Fi + Cellular variant delivers up to nine hours of Web browsing
The built-in battery supports fast charging
Apple’s M1 Chip in iPad Air enhances the performance of the device ensuring maximum support to the most demanding applications and workflows. The 8-core CPU offers up to 60 per cent faster performance and 2x faster graphics performance. The fusion of CPU and GPU, 16-core Neural Engine allows machine learning functions to offer seamless experiences.
