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iPad Air 2022 has similar performance to the 11-inch iPad Pro, no downclock on the M1!

Sudhanshu — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 17:46:30 +0000

The recently launched fifth-generation Apple iPad Air aka the iPad Air 5 has just been put through the Geekbench benchmarking test, and the results are actually quite surprising.

The M1 powered iPad Air 5, which is showing up as iPad 13,17 on Geekbench has managed a score of 1711 points on the single-core test and 7233 points on the multi-core test. The results are on par with the current 11-inch iPad Pro which also rocks the M1 chip and usually scores around 1718 in single-core tests and 7313 in multi-core tests.

The listing also reveals that the Cupertino giant has not downclocked the M1 chip on the iPad Air 5 which is showing a clock speed of 3.20 Ghz. This is the real surprise here as Apple has not downclocked it as they did with the A15 Bionic chip on the sixth-gen iPad mini.

For those unaware, the M1 chip is a powerful processor from Apple which was first introduced with the MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini in November 2020. The chip consists of an 8‑core CPU, 8‑core GPU, and a 16‑core Neural Engine.

iPad Air (5th-generation) specs & features

The iPad Air features a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display with 1640 x 2360p resolution, a peak brightness of 500 nits, and HDR support. Apple has made no reference to ProMotion so it has a standard 60Hz refresh rate. It also offers P3 wide color gamut, True Tone, and an anti-reflective screen coating.

Internally, the tablet is powered by Apple Silicon’s M1 processor paired with 8GB unified memory. It also features 5G connectivity.

For photography, the device gets a 12-megapixel camera sensor on the back and a 12-megapixel sensor on the front, which supports the Centre Stage feature from Apple.

The power button on the tablet also includes a Touch ID sensor for biometric authentication, which is located at the top of the device. It also comes with landscape stereo speakers. There’s also a USB Type-C port with data transfers up to 10Gbps.

Similar to the previous-generation model of the iPad Air, this one too is compatible with accessories from the company, including Apple Pencil, Magic Keyboard, Smart Keyboard Folio, and Smart Folio covers.

The Apple iPad Air comes in five colors — Space Grey, Starlight, Pink, Blue, and Purple. It has a starting price of $599 for the base model with Wi-Fi-only connectivity and 64GB internal storage. The device is currently available for pre-order and will start retailing from March 18th.

Latest Apple iPad Air may feature M1 series chipset: Report

Sean — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:35:07 +0000

The Apple event is just a few hours away, but prior to the conference, a new report has revealed information related to the upcoming iPad Air. Apparently, the latest generation of iPad Air will feature the company’s proprietary silicon, the M1 series chipset.

iPhone SE (2nd Generation) and iPad Air (4th Generation)

For those unaware, the Cupertino based giant is set to unveil a number of new products during its March 8 event. This includes its newest affordable iPhone, the iPhone SE 3, a new Mac mini, 5th gen iPad Air, and possibly even a new external display as well. Now, a new MacRumors report revealed more information regarding the upcoming iPad model. Similar to the 2021 iPad Pro, the fifth gen iPad Air will also launch with an M1 chip.

As per previous rumors, the new iPad Air was initially believed to arrive with the A15 chip that supports 5G networking, like the iPad mini. Although, it seems that the brand may just launch it with an M1 chip, bringing it more in line with its higher end iPad models. However, Apple could skip some of the features on the premium iPad. In other words, the upcoming iPad Air won’t feature the Pro variant’s ProMotion display technology and LiDAR sensor on the rear camera module.

Talking about the chip itself, the M1 chipset features an 8 core CPU compared to the 6 cores on the A15 SoC. So, the iPad Air will offer improved performance over any A15 based iPad models. The company is set to begin its “Peek Performance” at 10 am Pacific Time today (8th March 2022), so stick around as we will be covering the conference.

iPhone SE 2022 roundup – Apple March 8 event – What to Expect

Sudhanshu — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:47:05 +0000

Last week, Apple announced that their “Peek Performance” event will be held on March 8th. Now that the event is almost upon us, let’s take a look at all the products which are expected to launch tomorrow.

iPhone SE (2022)

The Cupertino-based giant launched its last iPhone SE model back in 2020, and a successor is long overdue. The upcoming iPhone SE has been a hot topic online and has been subject to multiple leaks over the past few months.

Apple iPhone SE (2020)

So far, the leaks suggest that the new iPhone SE will come in multiple color variants and storage capacities of 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB. The iPhone SE (2022) will come in color variants such as white, black, and red. The device will be driven by the Apple A15 Bionic chipset, and it will carry support for 5G connectivity (mmWave and sub-6GHz).

Other than the inclusion of the 5G enabled A15 Bionic chipset, the device is expected to remain similar to its predecessor offering a 4.7-inch LCD display and a physical home button at the front integrated with the Touch ID fingerprint scanner. The device was also said to include MagSafe charging, but recent leaks suggest that this won’t be the case either.

iPad Air 5 and entry-level iPad

iPad Air 2020

The next-gen iPad Air aka the iPad Air 5 is said to come with the same design and display as the 2020 iPad Air, but the tablet is expected to house the latest A15 Bionic chipset present in the iPhone 13 series. This SoC inclusion will give the tablet the long-awaited 5G connectivity.

The front camera of the device will also be getting an upgrade as it will now support the Center Stage technology which Apple introduced with the iPad Pro 2021. For those unaware, Center Stage uses machine learning to adjust the front-facing Ultra-Wide camera when you use video apps such as FaceTime on your compatible iPad model. As you move around, Center Stage helps keep you and anyone else with you in the frame. This feature will be a great addition considering work and study from home scenarios.

Last month, a report also revealed two new iPads carrying model numbers A2757 and A2589. The tablets allegedly entered India for internal testing and were expected to be launched in spring. These are expected to be the entry-level offerings from Apple in the tablet segment and could be priced roughly around $300.

Mac mini

Another Apple device due for an update is their M1-powered Mac mini. Rumors surrounding updated Mac Minis have been floating for a while now, and if they are to be believed, Apple will introduce the 2022 Mac mini tomorrow with a new design and the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. According to reports, the Mac mini 2022 will have a thinner body, a polycarbonate top, an increase in the number of ports at the back, and a magnetic power connection.

Apple External Display

As we know, Apple currently only offers a single external display which is the 32-inch Pro Display XDR with a price tag of $4,999. At the 2022 Peek Performance event, the tech giant is expected to unveil a more affordable 27-inch Apple display without mini-LED. Rumors about Apple working on a new Studio Display with 7K screen resolution and A13 Bionic chipset have also been making the rounds recently, however, the launch of this high-end product is expected to take place in 2023.

The Apple Peek Performance launch event is scheduled for March 8 and will take place at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (New York, USA — 1:00 p.m. EST, London, United Kingdom — 6:00 p.m. GMT, Delhi, India — 11:30 p.m. IST).

Interested readers can watch the event on the Apple Events website as well as on Apple’s Youtube channel by following this link.

iPhone SE 2022 with $300 price tag, iPad Air 5 & budget iPad appears in India

Sudhanshu — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:58:41 +0000

Last month, we reported that Apple might soon launch the iPhone SE 2022. Now, a report has surfaced stating that Apple has imported the new iPhone SE model for testing in India along with the iPad Air refresh and a new budget iPad.

According to 91mobiles, industry sources have informed that the upcoming iPhone models are imported under model numbers A2595, A2783, and A2784. The smartphone is said to be priced at around $300.

The report claims that this could be the iPhone SE 3. However, previous leaks have stated that Apple has delayed the SE 3 to 2023 and will likely release the iPhone SE Plus in the coming months. So we are most likely looking at the test samples of the iPhone SE Plus.

2020 iPad Air

Other than that, the report reveals two new iPad models that have entered the country for testing. The devices carrying model numbers A2588 and A2589 are believed to be the iPad Air refresh dubbed the iPad Air 5. The two model numbers hint towards WiFi-only and WiFi+Cellular models. They carry a price tag of $500-$700.

The budget iPad carrying model numbers A2757 and A2589 is priced at roughly $300.

These devices will most likely come with a higher price tag than mentioned above due to added import duties and other levies so we suggest you take these prices with a grain of salt.

So far, the upcoming iPhone SE 2022 or the SE Plus model is expected to come with a 4.7-inch Retina HD LCD display and will also feature a Home button with a fingerprint sensor embedded. It is likely to be the last Apple smartphone to come packed with an LCD display panel and a home button.

It will be powered by the Apple A15 processor along with 3GB of RAM while there could also be a Plus variant that will pack 4GB of RAM. The chipset also brings support for 5G connectivity to the phone. There will still be a 12-megapixel single camera sensor on the back with improved photography features.

Previous leaks have indicated towards an April-May launch of the iPhone SE 2022, however, judging by this recent development, Apple might launch the new iPhone in early spring.

Apple iPad Air 5 may launch later this year, with A15 chip & Center Stage selfie tech

Sean — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 12:11:56 +0000

A new report has suggested that Apple might be planning on launching the new iPad Air 5 later this year. The tablet will feature the latest A15 Bionic chipset and will even feature an enhanced selfie camera with Center Stage technology.

2020 iPad Air

According to Mac Otakara’s sources (Via NotebookCheck), the Cupertino based giant is gearing up for an iPad Air 5 launch later this year. While its chipset and other features are in line with current gen standards, its display and design will reportedly remain the same as the 2020 iPad Air. Furthermore, this information is also similar to earlier reports that hinted at Apple hosting a virtual event sometime between March and April 2022.

During this conference, the brand is expected to announce its latest lineup of products, which would likely include the highly anticipated iPhone SE 3, which unlike the iPad Air, is expected to arrive with a major overhaul. The model is now expected to feature a notched LCD screen, similar to the one found on the iPhone XR.

On the other hand, the iPad Air 5 won’t feature any notable changes in design. However, the addition of the A15 Bionic chipset means that the upcoming mid range iPad will feature 5G support. In other words, it might be a worthy upgrade for those looking for an iPad upgrade. With the current gen iPad Air models retailing for around 600 US Dollars, we can expect the new iPad Air 5 to also arrive with a similar price tag as well.