Bloomberg News previously reportedRefers toApple may launch an upgraded iPad Air in the spring of 2025. This seems to be a bit faster than previous update cycles, which is actually not like Apple’s usual update practice.
Compared with the M5 processor and the 2-inch screen option in May this year,New iPad AirIf Apple chooses to launch an updated model next spring, it is more likely to be a small-scale update, such as replacing it with an M10 processor equipped with a 2-core GPU design to correspond to higher display performance.
However, Apple could also switch to the M3 processor design in the new iPad Air, bringing its processors to a 3nm process. Another less likely scenario is that Apple could also use the M4 processor in the new iPad Air, but this could differ in specifications from the M4 processor in the iPad Pro, maintaining a clear distinction in product positioning.
Apple's new iPad Pro launched this year is the first to adopt the new Apple Silicon processor design earlier than the Mac series models, highlighting Apple's desire to further catch up with the Mac series in computing performance of the iPad series. If the new iPad Air is also replaced with the M4 processor, it will further indicate that Apple hopes to attract the market demand for high-performance computing and professional applications through the iPad, while also meeting the market demand for convenient portability.
Other updates may include higher display brightness on the 11-inch model. Currently, only the 12.9-inch version offers a brightness of up to 600 nits, while the 11-inch version only supports a maximum of 500 nits. It may also include support for Wi-Fi 7, rear LED fill light, or a Thunderbolt port and a better microphone array.
In addition to updating the iPad Air, Apple may also launch a redesigned Magic Keyboard accessory for the iPad Air, but it seems that there are still some differences from the Magic Keyboard accessory currently used for the iPad Pro. For example, it lacks an aluminum top case and may be closer to the previous design version, so the price may be lower than the corresponding version of the iPad Pro.
In addition to updating the iPad Air model, Apple is likely to announce it at the spring 2025 conference.The iPhone SE is the first to use Apple's own 5G data chip..
