Apple unveiled the new ‘iPad Air’ 5th generation through an online event ‘Peek at the Peak’ at 3 am on the 9th (10 am on the 8th, US time). The new iPad Air will be released in about two years after 2020.
The 5th generation iPad Air is equipped with Apple’s silicon ‘M1’ chip. The M1 is a chip used in the iPad Pro, which Apple released in April last year. The iPad Air equipped with the M1 has improved CPU performance by up to 60% and graphics processing unit (GPU) performance by up to 2 times compared to the previous generation. This enables 4K video stream editing, high-end graphics gameplay, 3D spatial redesign, and more immersive augmented reality (AR).
The iPad Air is equipped with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide front camera that supports the ‘center stage’ function. The center stage function was applied only to the iPad Pro, but has been added to the iPad and iPad mini since last year.
The center stage is a function where the camera automatically captures the subject even if the user moves. When another person enters the screen, the camera detects it and gently zooms out, allowing everyone to participate in the conversation. This enables natural video calls.
There is also a 12-megapixel wide camera on the back. It supports clear photos, 4K video shooting, document scanning, and augmented reality experiences.
iPad Air supports super-fast 5G communication. It can reach top speeds of up to 3.5 Gbps. In addition, by supporting eSIM and Wi-Fi 6, data backup is fast and Share Play connection is more convenient. The USB-C port is up to 2x faster than the previous generation, delivering data transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps.
The iPad Air has a 27.5 cm Liquid Retina display. It features 800,000 pixels, 500 nits of brightness, full laminating treatment, P3 wide color gamut support, True Tone technology, and anti-reflective coating. Touch ID is supported through the top button, and stereo audio is also installed.
Various accessories are also supported. Compatible with Apple Pencil 2nd Generation, Magic Keyboard, Smart Keyboard Folio, Smart Folio Cover, etc.
iPadOS 15.4 and MacOS Monterey 12.3 will be released on the 18th. The new OS will allow you to work seamlessly across Macs and iPads with one mouse and one keyboard via Universal Controls.
The storage capacity is available in 64GB and 256GB. There are 5 colors to choose from: space gray, starlight, pink, purple, and blue.
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The factory price is frozen with the price of the previous generation. ▲Wi-Fi model starts from 779,000 won ▲Wi-Fi + cellular model starts from 979,000 won. The discount price for education starts at 710,000 won. The price of the second-generation Apple Pencil, sold separately, is 165,000 won.
The iPad Air will be available to order from Friday the 11th in 29 countries including the United States, and the official release date is the 18th. The domestic release date is undecided.