Apple Upgrades iPad Air and Mini With Pro Features
Apple unveils refreshed iPad Air and iPad Mini models that support keyboards and Apple Pencils. The new tablets feature enhanced displays, better cameras, and higher starting prices.
Apple unveils upgraded iPad Air and iPad Mini models, bringing popular iPad Pro features to its smaller tablets. Both devices now support keyboards and work with the Apple Pencil, marking the first major update to the iPad Mini since 2015. The new iPad Air features a 10.5-inch Retina display, while the 7.9-inch iPad Mini boasts the highest pixel density of any iPad.
The upgraded tablets deliver improved performance and better cameras with advanced sensors for augmented reality experiences. Apple equips both models with the fast A12 Bionic chip, enhanced battery life, and improved low-light camera performance. Despite the upgrades, Apple keeps the standard 9.7-inch iPad in its lineup at the same $329 starting price.
The new iPad Air starts at $499 and the iPad Mini starts at $399, with cellular connectivity adding $130 to the price. These higher prices reflect a broader trend at Apple as the company pushes premium pricing to offset slowing hardware sales. Consumers can order the new tablets immediately ahead of their retail release next week.