Apple Introduces Redesigned 10.9-Inch iPad Air With A14 Chip, All-Screen Design, Touch ID in Power Button, and USB-C

[33man]

So iPhone 12 with side Touch ID ?

 

[bernoulli]

Does that mean that iPhone 12 will also get the new Touch ID power button?

Now that I think about it, Touch ID power button on iPhone is less practical since most iPhones go into Apple cases that cover the button.

For my use case, I hope so. I always go nude with iPhones.

 

[RickDEGH]

I still owe Apple more than 500€ on my less than a year old iPad Pro 11. Has it served me any better for the 400€ I’ve already paid than any other iPad (for example the Air) would? No!

Today I downgraded my iPhone XS to iOS 13. Two months ago before the betas it had 96%; now has 90%. I’m not doing these things anymore. I’m getting an iPhone 11 Pro when my contract comes to an end in Nov; give wife the XS.

I will remain a customer (hell with Android), but I’ll be a very wise customer henceforth.

 

[Mk2]

iPad Pro is gonna run macOS. You've heard it here first folks.

 

[Baymowe335]

i agree.. the 11" Pro and the Air are about the same? FaceID is the biggie?

iPad Pro has an A12Z and Air has A14...so it seems the iPad Air is more powerful? Strange.

 

[Neeldenn]

Is it also coming without the power brick?

 

[ruimpinho]

Too expensive...

 

[QCassidy352]

So the iPad Pro is now 2 generations older than the air.....why? Also, why does the standard iPad exist? I completely forgot before today that there are FOUR iPad models. Insane.

Also, USB-C for iPhone next Apple

The rationale (price) for the standard iPad is stronger now than ever, given that the Air just went up $100 in starting price. $329 for the iPad is going to tempt a lot more people than $599 for the Air.

 

[rme]

Looks like the cores in the a14 are only 20% faster than the a13. Very disappointing. Expectations were 40%.

 

[DisraeliGears]

I wonder if next Pro update the 11“ goes away, but then again Apple seems to never take the natural product off-ramps. It would make more sense if there’s the Edu device (iPad), the mid-grade 11” device (Air), and the enormous pro-grade device.

Very interested to see how the A14 compares to my 2018 11” chip. Poor saps who bought the refreshed 11” must be upset.

My grandmother has been bugging me to update her 3rd gen Air and I‘m glad I held firm so I can get her the basic model with updated A12 chip.

 

[bernoulli]

How does the A14 compare to the A12Z from the iPad Pros?

not that faster if you just go by their comparison.

 

[SSD-GUY]

I can’t wait till there’s an iPad mini with this new pro/Air type design

 

[Samut]

This is pretty impressive for an Air. Almost makes my 2020 Pro look obsolete! The A14 will surely be faster then A12Z no?

faster in single core. About 10-20 percent slower gpu compared t A12x and A12z. Most likely less ram.

Ipad pro is still much better in anything else than neural engine.

I dont really get why people would think this new air has made pro obsolete. The next pro will be really fast though as it would have roughly twice as much performance.

 

[JBGoode]

I guess for Pro Motion and Face ID? But yeah, doesn’t seem worth another $200.

Also probably more RAM and higher base storage. Not to mention that the A12z probably has better graphics performance as is usual for the x/y chips. I’m shocked no one is whining about the “huge” bezel on this thing. (And that was sarcasm for those that have trouble recognizing it).

 

[sualpine]

Remember when $599 at Apple bought you a Mac Mini and not just an iPad? 😂

 

[karinatwork]

So why exactly did I buy an iPad Pro 11 in June?

 

[dogslobber]

Another 100 bucks markup for the Air. The Apple money machine will keep printing, now doubt. I'll stick with my Air 2.

 

[kemal]

How good are the cameras?

 

[JDHiro]

We can dream. iPhone 12 with Touch ID power button and no notch would be the best news ever... but it’s not gonna happen.

I’ll take it with TouchID + FaceID... but FaceID is getting really irritating with masks on.

 

[Isengardtom]

Great update to the Air, it is a great device to have now!

The Pro keeps the Motion Display, the Camera Setup and the LiDAR scanner, possibly with different RAM/ Storage options?

Yes 64 GB it looks like on the website now

 

[unobtainium]

Good to know that my ipad Pro is now just an ipad Air with faceID

And two extra speakers, 120hz refresh rate, dual camera, LIDAR, possibly more RAM and base storage.

 

[fokmik]

What 11" ipad pro has over the new ipad air

- 0.1"
- up to 1T SSD
- 10MP Ultra Wide
- starting with 128GB instead of 64 SSD
- the dimensions and weight are almost the same
- 600 nits max brightness over 500nits on the air
- ProMotion technology
- Brighter True Tone flash
- Four speaker audio
- faceID / touchID
- LIDAR
- more Ram

So, i hope this will be helpful

 

[verpeiler]

599 lmao

They're really trying to replace your laptop with this

Yeah.. but only 64 GB... and I won’t even start with the price for the keyboard.. and/or a cover.
In the end you can buy a MacBook.

 

[Fishels]

Another 100 bucks markup for the Air. The Apple money machine will keep printing, now doubt. I'll stick with my Air 2.

I desperately need a air 2 upgrade but no headphone jack. I guess Air 3 for me

 

[Tapiture]

Currently have a 9.7" Pro but I'd jump to an Air at this point when it comes time for replacement, no specific use-case for the iPad Pro.

Yeah I’ve also been holding it out with the 9.7 Pro, this might be a good time to upgrade. I’m still not in that much of a hurry, though, this thing is still chugging along.