CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA, May 8 – Apple has unveiled the redesigned 11-inch and all-new 13-inch iPad Air models, both powered by the revolutionary M2 chip. This marks the first time the iPad Air series is available in two sizes, offering users a choice between super-portability and an expansive display for enhanced productivity and creativity. The M2 chip, featuring a faster CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine, delivers exceptional performance and advanced AI capabilities, making the new iPad Air series more powerful and versatile than ever.
Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Product Marketing, emphasized the company’s commitment to enhancing user experience with the new iPad Air series. The redesigned models, available in blue, purple, starlight, and space gray finishes, offer a blend of portability, performance, and vibrant display quality. With support for accessories like Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard, the iPad Air empowers users to unleash their creativity and productivity in new and exciting ways.
The redesigned iPad Air models feature advanced displays with Liquid Retina technology, anti-reflective screen coating, True Tone, and support for P3 wide color. The front-facing Ultra Wide 12MP camera with Center Stage, now positioned along the landscape edge, ensures seamless video calls and conferencing. With the M2 chip’s impressive performance improvements, including a faster 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, users can expect up to 50 percent faster performance for various productivity and creative tasks compared to previous models.
Combined with faster memory bandwidth and advanced AI capabilities, the new iPad Air series sets a new standard for on-device machine learning and AI-driven features. The pricing for the iPad Air 2024 models powered by the Apple M2 chip in Malaysia is as follows: For the 11-inch variant with options for both WiFi and 5G connectivity, the prices range from RM2,999 for the 128GB version to RM6,249 for the 1TB version. Meanwhile, the 13-inch model, also available in WiFi and 5G variants, starts from RM3,999 for the 128GB option and goes up to RM7,249 for the 1TB configuration.
