Apple announces updated iPad Air with M1 processor and 5G

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A year and a half after giving the iPad Air an iPad Pro-style look, Apple has announced an update.

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The M1 processor in the iPad Air, , has an 8-core CPU that Apple claims is up to 60% quicker than the A14 Bionic processor in the previous generation's model.

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It has an 8-core GPU that is twice as powerful as its predecessor in terms of graphics performance.

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Its front-facing camera has been upgraded to a 12-megapixel sensor (up from 7-megapixels last time), and it now supports Apple's Center Stage function,

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The back camera has the same 12-megapixel resolution as before.

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The 10.9-inch screen on the new iPad Air boasts a maximum brightness of 500 nits and HDR support.

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