Separating Fact from Fiction: Debunking M2 iPad Air Rumors

m2 iPad Air rumors:Apple has officially announced not one, but two new iPad Air models at the Let Loose event on May 7. These devices are the new iPad Air M2 (2024), the sixth iteration in the lineup. The more portable 11-inch iPad Air and the brand-new 13-inch iPad Air have both been updated with the M2 chip, a more potent silicon.

The base storage on the iPad Air series has received yet another major and long-overdue boost. The onboard capacity of the 13-inch and 11-inch iPad Air versions starts at 128GB and goes up to 1TB; there are no longer any 64GB devices available.

The upgraded silicon has resulted in a few small improvements for the iPad Air M2. Pencil Hover, Live Text Capture, Lift Object, and more AI-powered wonders are now supported in the lineup, and the new processor is also responsible for the increased efficiency.The really excellent news is that the 13-inch model is still $799, while the 11-inch model is still $599 at launch.

m2 iPad Air rumors : price

Even though it had greater basic capacity, the smaller 11-inch device nonetheless had the same beginning pricing as its predecessor. The all-new 13-inch model with the same base memory configuration starts at $799, while the 128GB variant is priced at $599. A comprehensive table with all models and costs based on storage capacity can be seen below.

iPad Model/Storage	128GB	256GB	512GB	1TB
iPad Air М2 (2024) 11-inch	$599	$699	$899	$1099
iPad Air М2 (2024) 13-inch	$799	$899	$1099	$1299

iPad Air M2 (2024) name, models, and variants

m2 iPad Air rumors:In order to highlight the new, potent M2 chip inside, Apple has dubbed the sixth generation iPad Air the iPad Air M2. However, this time around, we’re looking at two different iPad models: a standard 10.9-inch iPad Air and a larger 12.9-inch iPad Air that is comparable in screen real estate to the iPad Pro. Apple only rounds these dimensions to eleven and thirteen inches, respectively.

In terms of connectivity, there are two options: the first one incorporates a cellular option in addition to depend solely on Wi-Fi (specifically, Wi-Fi 6E). These two choices are available for both the 11-inch and the 13-inch iPad Air M2 in every memory capacity.

iPad Air M2 (2024) camera specs and features

Comparing the new iPad Air models to the previous generation, there are no hardware changes made to the camera system. The front-facing camera is now termed the “Landscape front camera” and is situated on the longer bezel, which is the sole difference.

On the rear of the iPad Air M2, there is a single 12MP wide camera with a ƒ/1.8 aperture, picture stabilization, up to 5x digital zoom, and Smart HDR 4. The primary camera of the iPad Air M2 can record 4K video at up to 60 frames per second. In addition, there is a 12MP front camera with a ƒ/2.4 aperture, Smart HDR 4, 1080p video recording, and Retina Flash with True Tone.

iPad Air М2 (2024) storage versions

m2 iPad Air rumors:There have only been two storage options for iPad Air tablets released since the third generation model: 64 and 256GB. This marks the first time in the series that the iPad Air 2 has base storage starting at 128GB and going all the way up to 1TB. The 11-inch and 13-inch versions both come with these storage options.

Ons of the iPad Air M2 storage:

128 GB

256 GB

512 GB

1 TB

iPad Air М2 (2024) design features

m2 iPad Air rumors:Like most of its products, Apple has not significantly altered the iPad Air’s design over the course of several generations. One notable change to the design is the front-facing camera’s new location on the right horizontal side, which makes FaceTime calls easier to use. Apple now refers to the front camera as a landscape camera.

The dimensions of the new 13-inch iPad Air are nearly identical to those of the iPad Pro from 2022, while the 11-inch model is similar to that of its predecessor. To further update the series, new colors have been introduced; the list of possible iPad Air Μ2 colors is below.

Colors of iPad Air M2 (2024):

Starry night

Space Gray

New blue in color

New shade of purple

  

iPad Air М2 (2024) battery and charging features

m2 iPad Air rumors:The larger sister, the 13-inch iPad Air M2, has a larger 36.59 Wh battery (~10,340 mAh) than the 11-inch iPad Air M2, which has an integrated 28.93 Wh battery (~8,300 mAh). Apple claims that users can use both tablets for up to 10 hours of Wi-Fi web browsing or video watching, and up to 9 hours of Wi-Fi + Cellular connectivity.

iPad Air М2 (2024) software specs

m2 iPad Air rumors:Out of the box, the iPad Air M2 (2024) versions run iPadOS 17, and both models, predictably, are loaded with features like customizable lock screens and the iPad-specific Health app. Along with some iOS 17 features—like offline maps and AirDrop over the internet—there are also new interactive widgets.

The following is a list of characteristics that the new iPad Air M2 models can have with iPadOS 17:

Lock Screen personalization: By utilizing the iPad Air’s 11-inch or new, larger 13-inch display, users can personalize the Lock Screen to make it more unique. Stunning wallpapers, creative methods to display users’ most cherished images, and vibrant fonts and color schemes to customize the date and time are all included in this.

Interactive Widgets: With the capacity to complete activities instantly with a single tap, interactive widgets go beyond glanceable information.

FaceTime users have the option to record and send audio and video messages to those who do not answer their calls.

Freeform now has additional sketching tools, including support for hover, tilt, and snap to shape; you can also add new shapes and connection lines to any object; and you can use Follow Along to help collaborators move around the board.

Notes: This program offers new ways for people to work together on, read, annotate, and organize PDFs.

Stage Manager: resize windows, tap to move between apps, multitask like a pro with numerous overlapping windows in a single screen, and more.

AI features include Subject Lift, Visual Look Up, Live Text, Live Captions, and Personal Voice.

iPad Air М2 (2024) hardware specs

m2 iPad Air rumors:With its incredible power and efficiency, the M2 chip is without a doubt the series’ jewel. Both the 11-inch and 13-inch devices have improved base memory, with 128GB being the starting point for both. The specifications are listed in detail below:

Specifications

Specs	11″ iPad Air М2 (2024)	13″ iPad Air М2 (2024)
Size and Weight	462 g, 247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm	280.6 x 214.9 x 6.6mm, 677g
Display	11-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD1640 x 2360 pixels60Hz display refresh rate	13-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD2048 x 2732 pixels60Hz display refresh rate
Processor	Apple M2	Apple M2
RAM, Storage and Price	8/128GB $5998/256GB $6998/512GB $8998/1TB $1099	8/128GB $7998/256GB $8998/512GB $10998/1TB $1299
Software	iPadOS 17	iPadOS 17
Cameras	Main camera: 12MPSelfie camera: 12MP	Main camera: 12MPSelfie camera: 12MP
Battery Size	8,300	10,340
Charging Speeds	USB-C20W	USB-C20W

Conclusion 

m2 iPad Air rumors:Apple has officially announced two new iPad Air models, the iPad Air M2 (2024) and the 13-inch iPad Air. Both models have been updated with the M2 chip, a more potent silicon. The base storage on the iPad Air series has received a major boost, with the onboard capacity of the 13-inch and 11-inch versions starting at 128GB and going up to 1TB. The upgraded silicon has resulted in a few small improvements for the iPad Air M2, such as Pencil Hover, Live Text Capture, Lift Object, and more AI-powered wonders.

The iPad Air M2 (2024) versions run iPadOS 17, with features like customizable lock screens and the iPad-specific Health app. Both models have improved base memory, with 128GB being the starting point for both. The hardware specifications include the 11″ iPad Air M2 (2024) and the 13″ iPad Air M2 (2024), with the M2 chip being the series’ jewel.

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