Apple has just announced the newest version of the iPad Air (2022). While not much has been improved from the design of the old iPad Air 2020, the new iPad Air now comes with an Apple M1 chip (the same ones used in the Macs) and 5G connectivity.
The M1 chip on the new iPad Air has an 8-core CPU that’s up to 60% faster than the A14 Bionic processor of the previous iPad Air.
They also come in new colors — Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple and Blue. The iPad Air is priced at $599 (64GB WiFi model) and $749 (256GB WiFi model). The retail price is Php35,990 and Php44,990 in the Philippines, respectively.
For the 5G models, it’s Php44,990 (64GB) and Php53,990 (256GB).
Apple iPad Air (2022) specs:
10.9-inch Liquid Retina (2360 x 1640) IPS display, 264 ppi, 500 nits
True Tone, Wide color (P3), Full laminated
Apple M1 chip (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, Apple Neural Engine)
64GB, 256GB storage
8GB RAM
12MP wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture (5x zoom)
4K @ 60fps video recording
12MP ultrawide front camera, 122° field of view, ƒ/2.4
5G (cellular model, nano-SIM, eSIM)
WiFi 6 802.11ax
GPS/GNSS
Bluetooth 5.0
Touch ID
USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)
iBeacon microlocation
Stereo speakers
Dual microphones
Apple Pencil support (second-gen)
Magic Keyboard support
USB-C to Lightning Cable
20W USB-C Power Adapter
iPadOS 15
28.6 watt‐hour lithium‑polymer battery
247.6mm x 178.5mm x 6.1mm
458g (WiFi), 460g (WiFi + cellular)
When will these new products be officially available in Philippine brick and mortar stores? TIA