The new iPad Air (2022) has arrived on stage and it's challenging the big boys!
It is March 8 and Apple just announced the new iPad Air in its first event of the year. While at first sight it does not look too different from the previous iPad Air which was released in October, 2020, this new version of Apple's"mid-range" tablet has a few key upgrades.iPhone SE 3 size comparison: how big is it?Thankfully, Apple has decided not to increase the price despite the huge jump in the new iPad Air's performance.
Not that Apple remove it, but it's always nice to see that USB-C ports can in fact exist on its products — the new iPad Air being one of them. Sadly, there is no Bluetooth 5.2 or even 5.1 support.Another improvement that is coming to the iPad Air series is the addition of the Center Stage feature that Apple first introduced in 2021. By this point, Center Stage has become a crucial part of owning an iPad, as it helps with keeping everyone in the frame even when they move around.
Paired with a new 12MP ultra-wide camera, video calls should be a more pleasant experience than before, especially compared to the rather weak 7MP selfie snapper on the 2020 iPad Air. Of course, there is also a quad-LED True Tone flash alongside it. If you were hoping for any improvements on the iPad Air's rear camera, however, you will probably be left a bit disappointed. The 2022 iPad Air remains with the same 12MP shooter from the previous model. That said, it still does a good-enough job for regular tasks and some quick snaps.Other than that, the iPad Air 2022 has the same display as the previous iteration, measuring in 10.9 inches with a 2360-by-1640-pixel resolution.