iPad Air Could Finally Be Redesigned Next Year
Apple is rumored to be planning a significant redesign for the iPad Air in 2027, potentially incorporating OLED displays and the M5 chip. This update may follow design changes introduced in the upcoming iPad mini 8.
Why it matters
Apple's design cycles for tablets influence the broader consumer electronics market and set standards for display and hardware integration.
The iPad Air has looked the same since 2020, making it the longest-running design in Apple's tablet lineup. There is a reasonable case that 2027 could be when that comes to an end.
Apple last gave the iPad Air a new enclosure in 2020, when the fourth-generation model introduced flat sides, an all-screen front, and Touch ID in the top button. The subsequent M1 , M2 , M3, and M4 updates were all internal with no design changes.
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