Upcoming iPad Air to get dual cameras and Pro-like design, iPad mini will get a larger screen

28 July 2021
The Air will not be getting the Pro's M1 chipset, however, perhaps not its LiDAR either.

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  • 29 Jul 2021

Omg, 29 Jul 2021Only uneducated thinks that macos should come to a touch fi... moreMicrosoft have proved that they can make a tablet with touch-friendly desktop OS with the Surface Pro. There is absolutely no excuse for Apple not to do the same. Not everyone, including me, likes to bring a laptop around all the time.

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    • KiC
    • 29 Jul 2021

    i'm waiting for iPad mini since last year but still no exact release date so i ended up bought Pro M1

      "The two are already quite similar with squared off sides and a side-mounted TouchID fingerprint reader.”

      Which ones were referred as "the two?"

      iPad pro doesn't have touchid and the new ipad air hasn't been released yet, so that can not be one to be compared.

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        • nDy
        • 29 Jul 2021

        Only uneducated thinks that macos should come to a touch first device
        Ipad should and will have ipadOs
        Not the os is the issue but the apps. Apple will come with more pro apps and then it will be even better

          Anonymous, 28 Jul 2021It won’t even have a headphone jack.like only ipad didnt have headphone jack huh ?

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            • Anonymous
            • YUU
            • 29 Jul 2021

            I wonder most of the people who are making comments here actually own an iPad?? Or they simply making comments about this about that about iPad OS being handicap, want Mac OS on iPad Pro base from someone words??? (so called Tech reviewer that basically doesn't even have qualifications in any tech industry) 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

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              • Anonymous
              • Cxn
              • 29 Jul 2021

              Anonymous, 28 Jul 2021Good point. But tablets can't replace laptops or deskt... moreWhat, with auxiliary inputs, can't be done on a tablet computer?

              Agreed you'll want a KB&M for some tasks but a tablet computer is still capable of supporting those or more other complex of hardware. The convenience comes from being *able* to use it without, and not always using it without a full workstation.

                I'm due for an upgrade. My iPad 2017 is slooooowwww!

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                  • Stryder
                  • XV5
                  • 29 Jul 2021

                  Why no calling and sms features in mini?

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                    • Anonymous
                    • 8Kf
                    • 29 Jul 2021

                    Mini is the mini version of Air.

                    I hope the ipad 9 gets better front cam (7MP), cpu A13, 3GB/64GB base.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • dQj
                      • 28 Jul 2021

                      I cannot think of a less important feature on a tablet than the rear camera, with the possible exception of mobile payment support.

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                        • m{x
                        • 28 Jul 2021

                        Mini will have complete redesign. Bigger screen and will look like current air or pro but smaller. Forget the Confusing news on this article.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • m{x
                          • 28 Jul 2021

                          Air sepperate pro mini not so new design oled ipad os m1 is air pro miniled.

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                            • Anonymous
                            • gID
                            • 28 Jul 2021

                            This new report/leak added more confusion instead of clearing things up lol

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                              • Anonymous
                              • mv2
                              • 28 Jul 2021

                              Anonymous, 28 Jul 2021What is the use of all this?? It's still going to be r... moreIt won’t even have a headphone jack.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • yZ6
                                • 28 Jul 2021

                                John, 28 Jul 2021If Apple really want to separate the iPad Air and the iPad ... moreApple won't do that. That would single handedly destroy their Mac sales.
                                Remember Apple is about greed first, consumer satisfaction second.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • yZ6
                                  • 28 Jul 2021

                                  What is the use of all this?? It's still going to be running handicapped iPad OS

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • xq5
                                    • 28 Jul 2021

                                    John, 28 Jul 2021If Apple really want to separate the iPad Air and the iPad ... moreGood point. But tablets can't replace laptops or desktops. Unless you want a device only for watching movies and social media.

                                      John, 28 Jul 2021If Apple really want to separate the iPad Air and the iPad ... moreI agree.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • 4Cy
                                        • 28 Jul 2021

                                        So much uncertainty, not good for a pro article.