Apple would match the dimensions of the largest iPad Pro with its sixth generation iPad Air, according to DigiTimes.
The most recent industry rumors placed Apple launching a major renewal of its iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air and iPad Pro between October 2023 and June 2024. While we know many details about the rest of the next-generation iPad models , The possible new features of the 6th generation iPad Air were unknown.
The only thing that was known, a priori, about the iPad Air 6 is that it could have the implementation of a M2 chip which would replace the M1 chip in the 5th generation iPad Air. Now sources close to the development of the iPad Air have informed DigiTimes about a novelty of great interest to consumers.
The iPad Air 6 will have the largest screen in its history
From DigiTimes they assure that The next sixth-generation iPad Air will have a 12.9-inch screen. A big jump in dimensions that would reach the same size of the diagonal of the screen of the largest iPad Pro.
Although the difference may seem minimal, it is very noticeable. This is a portentous disparity of dimensions at the level of user experience. The latest iPad Air, released in 2022, has a 10.9 inches.
Apple could launch two iPad Air models
In addition, there is a very interesting curiosity regarding the launch of the 6th generation iPad Air. Rumors about the arrival of the 11th generation iPad, the 7th generation iPad mini, the 6th generation iPad Air and the 5th (11″) and 7th generation (12.9″) iPad Pro indicated that there would be two versions of iPad Air with codes J507 and J508.
Therefore, it is possible that Apple plans to launch an iPad Air with 10.9 inch screen and another model with 12.9 inch screen.
iPad Air 6th generation release date
It is unknown exactly what the release date of Apple’s new iPad Air will be. All the industry rumors seemed to converge in that its presentation would be imminent.there was even news from the Chinese social network Weibo that claimed that the iPad Air could be the only model that is updated at the end of 2023.
“For all those wondering about the iPad – another product that typically updates in October – I wouldn’t expect any major updates until the iPad Pro M3 with OLED display next year. An iPad Air model that will boost its specs is also in the pipeline. development.”
In any case, Apple is not expected to present its new sixth-generation iPad Air at a big event. The company led by Tim Cook will probably announce the arrival of this and other iPad models through a Press release in the coming months.
On the other hand, rumors indicate that The iPad Air 6 screen will continue to have LCD technology while the current generation of iPad Pro (12.9″) has a mini-LED screen. What do you think about this new news about the iPad Air?