We love the range of Apple's iPad, so a new iPad release always gives us excitement. However, March 2019 has generated a double shock of emotion, as Apple not only announced the new iPad Air 2019, but also updated the iPad Mini.
The iPad Mini may be the best choice for tablets that have a portable size, but the iPad Air has caught our attention for a completely different reason. Once it was thought that it had disappeared, the "Air" brand has once again become relevant. With powerful specifications and a large Retina display, here you will find absolutely everything you need to know about the new iPad Air 2019.
DESIGN AND SCREEN
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At first glance, there are few differences between the iPad Air with respect to the previous versions of the Apple tablet. Anyone who wants an iPad Pro with reduced bevels, is going to be disappointed because the iPad Air comes with fairly large bevels on the top, bottom and sides. It is less problematic for tablets than for smartphones, as it provides more area to grab, but it is difficult not to compare it with the futuristic iPad Pro and feel a bit disappointed.
There's no Face ID, so you'll find a Touch ID fingerprint scanner on the front, mounted under the 10.5-inch Retina display. You will not find the same 120Hz refresh rate you'll find in the high-end iPad Pro, but it still comes with Apple's TrueTone that shifts the white balance to match the environment, making the screen a little more docile your eyes.
There is no resistance to water, which is not a sin for a device that will probably spend most of the time on your couch. However, you'll want to be careful if you take him to the pool.
SPECIFICATIONS AND BATTERY
The iPad Air of 2019 is equipped with the latest A12 Bionic processor from Apple. It is the same processor that you will find in the latest iPhone and iPad Pro range, and it is very powerful and capable of handling high-end games, advanced 3D modeling applications and even video editing. You will find 64 GB of integrated storage in the basic model, with the option to save more on Apple iCloud. If you need even more storage, there is also a 256 GB model available. There is also a model with integrated LTE.
Apple has not revealed the exact size of the battery in the iPad Air, but says the tablet will last up to ten hours and provide a full day of use with a single charge.
SOFTWARE AND SPECIAL FEATURES
You will find iOS 12 and all the usual additions that the company includes in its range of tablets. Split View and Slide Over offer an easy way to use that huge screen to perform multiple tasks, while all the usual iOS apps are available so that using your phone and tablet in an interleaved way is easy. iCloud helps you keep your files in sync, so you can always access your documents, images or videos. Being an iOS, you can expect quick updates from Apple and support for a good time.
Best of all, you can also use the Apple Pencil with the new iPad Air. Apple has added full compatibility with Pencil for the iPad Air, so you can write more naturally on the screen of the iPad Air, turning this tablet into a digital notebook or use it as an easel to create digital illustrations.
CAMERA
While most people will not use the iPad Air as their preferred way of taking photos, Apple included a decent set of lenses. There is an 8 megapixel lens on the back of the device and a 7 megapixel FaceTime HD camera on the front. While it's < to be as good as high-end phones, the selfie is perfect for FaceTime video calls, while the rear lens works well for scanning documents or for augmented reality content.
LAUNCH AND PRICE DATE
The iPad Air shares its release date with the new iPad Mini, so it will start shipping from March 29. It is currently available for pre-orders on the Apple website, and you can buy the 64GB model without LTE for $ 499. If you want your tablet to have an LTE connection, the price will increase to $ 629 dollars. If 64 GB is not enough, you can upgrade the tablet to 256 GB of integrated storage for $ 649, and by adding LTE to this model, the price rises to $ 779.