Next iPad Air Likely to Have These 10 New Features

Earlier today, it was once again reported that the next-generation iPad Air will be equipped with an OLED display, albeit with a 60Hz refresh rate. That is not all, of course, with the new iPad mini announced last month likely providing us with a preview of some other upgrades coming to the iPad Air in the first half of 2027. Below, we have outlined 10 new features that are likely for the next iPad Air: OLED display with more vivid colors and increased contrast ratio, but likely 60Hz still Thinner bezels around the display Nano-texture display option for reduced glare M5 chip: up to 20% faster performance compared to the M4 chip in the current model Approximately 15% thinner and 15% lighter design compared to the current model Acoustic Display: screen vibrations produce sound, no speaker holes IP67-rated water and dust resistance Apple's C2 modem in cellular models with "meaningfully faster uploads" compared to Apple's previous C1X modem Adaptive True Tone flash for improved photos and document scanning Fast-charging support: up to 50% in 30 minutes with a 35W or higher adapter A specific timeframe for the next iPad Air has yet to be rumored, but an announcement in March or April next year is a reasonable guess. Related Forum: iPadPopular StoriesThree New iPads Rumored to Launch in First Half of 2027After announcing a new iPad mini with an OLED display earlier this month, Apple plans to release new iPad Air, iPad Pro, and entry-level iPad models in the first half of 2027, according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the next iPad Air will also feature an OLED display, while he expects the next iPad Pro to be equipped with a...Apple Raises iPad and Mac Trade-In ValuesApple today updated its U.S. trade-in estimates, raising maximum values across the iPad lineup and for most Macs following today's announcement of the new iPad mini. Every iPad category has gained value, although the increases are relatively modest. The iPad mini and standard iPad both rise by $20, while the iPad Air gains $15 and the iPad Pro increases by $10. The revised maximum estimates...OLED iPad Air Rumored to Launch in Two Sizes in Early 2027Apple is expected to replace the LCD screens in both sizes of the iPad Air with OLED displays in the first half of 2027, according to DigiTimes. An OLED iPad Air has been rumored for over a year. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported in October 2025 that Apple was developing one and that it was unlikely to arrive before 2027. He narrowed that window to the first half of 2027 earlier this month....