Next iPad Air Likely to Have These 10 New Features

Earlier today, it was once again reported that the next-generation iPad Air will be equipped with an OLED display, albeit with a 60Hz refresh rate. That is not all, of course, with the new iPad mini announced last month likely providing us with a preview of some other upgrades coming to the iPad Air in the first half of 2027.

Below, we have outlined 10 new features that are likely for the next iPad Air:OLED display with more vivid colors and increased contrast ratio, but likely 60Hz still
Thinner bezels around the display
Nano-texture display option for reduced glare
M5 chip: up to 20% faster performance compared to the M4 chip in the current model
Approximately 15% thinner and 15% lighter design compared to the current model
Acoustic Display: screen vibrations produce sound, no speaker holes
IP67-rated water and dust resistance
Apple’s C2 modem in cellular models with “meaningfully faster uploads” compared to Apple’s previous C1X modem
Adaptive True Tone flash for improved photos and document scanning
Fast-charging support: up to 50% in 30 minutes with a 35W or higher adapterA specific timeframe for the next iPad Air has yet to be rumored, but an announcement in March or April next year is a reasonable guess. Related Roundup: iPad Air Buyer’s Guide: iPad Air (Neutral)Related Forum: iPadThis article, “Next iPad Air Likely to Have These 10 New Features” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forumsMacRumors: Mac News and Rumors – Front PageRead More