New Apple iPad Air 5 rumours just emerged

iPad Air 2020
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It's fair to say we were pretty impressed by the iPad Air 4 when it was announced last September. The all-screen design brought it in line with the iPad Pro, and that super-powerful processor is so fast that it's practically a rival to the higher-end device. And if new leaks are to be believed, the Air is about to reach new heights.

Seasoned Apple leakers Mac Otakara have reported that the iPad Air 5 will feature a similar design to the 2021 iPad Pro, complete with a new dual camera setup and potentially even a LiDAR scanner for enhanced AR. But there's one much-rumoured feature the report doesn't mention – and its absence could hurt the new iPad Air's chances of hitting our best drawing tablets roundup. And if you want to make the most of your new iPad, look into the best iPad keyboards too.

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Daniel John
Design Editor

Daniel John is Design Editor at Creative Bloq. He reports on the worlds of design, branding and lifestyle tech, and has covered several industry events including Milan Design Week, OFFF Barcelona and Adobe Max in Los Angeles.

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