The iPad Air 2024, which made its debut at Apple’s “Let Loose” event on May 7, now has revised specs. Instead of a 10-core GPU, the tablet now has a 9-core GPU; the number of CPU cores and Neural Engine cores is the same. For the first time, Apple is offering a device with a 9-core GPU; additionally, there have been rumours that this GPU is a reworked version of the 10-core one that powers other Apple products.
Apple stealthily downgraded the iPad Air 2024’s technical specifications. The tablet with the M2 SoC now has a 9-core GPU instead of a 10-core one, according to an updated specifications page on the Apple website.
When the iPad Air 2024 was launched last month, its processor had a 16-core Neural Engine, an 8-core CPU, and 8GB of RAM. Although Apple originally said that the GPU has 10 cores, they have now amended the iPad’s technical specifications page which now states that the iPad Air (2024) is powered by a 9-core GPU.
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As said earlier, there are rumours that the GPU is a reworked version of the 10-core model that drives other Apple products, like the MacBook Air (2022).
The all-new iPad Air 2024 sports a 10.9-inch and 13-inch Liquid Retina (LCD) display. An octa-core M2 processor with a Neural Engine for on-device AI workloads powers it. The tablet comes pre-installed with iPadOS 17.
It has a 12-megapixel ultra-wide angle forward-facing camera with a landscape orientation. A 12-megapixel wide-angle camera with image stabilisation and support for Smart HDR is also located on the back. Additionally, the camera can capture videos in 4K quality at up to 60 frames per second or in slow motion at up to 1080p at up to 240 frames per second. The device supports Apple’s Centre Stage technology, which automatically changes the camera angle as you walk, in addition to FaceTime.
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The price of the iPad Air 2024 with Wi-Fi connectivity and 128GB of storage in India is Rs 59,900. For Rs 79,990, you can also buy it in the Wi-Fi + Cellular version. Whereas, the 13.9-inch iPad Air model’s Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular versions cost Rs 74,900 and Rs 94,900 respectively.
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