![]() ![]() If you’re looking for a tablet that you can use with a stylus or keyboard in certain scenarios, the iPad Air (2020) has you covered. The iPad Air 4 features support for new accessories, including the second-gen Apple Pencil, which is another significant upgrade. There’s a second Smart Connector on the rear side, and you can use this to connect Apple’s Smart Keyboard, as well as other products, to your slate. ![]() The iPad Air 4's Smart Connector (Image credit: TechRadar) That said, we felt we had better grip thanks to this design, and it gives the tablet as a whole a distinct look and feel that’s more in line with the new iPhone 12 family, and iPad Pro range. The edges are more-squared, with sharper edges than on previous tablets from the company, and if you’re upgrading from an older device that may take some getting used to, as those edges don’t sit as comfortably in your palm. There are still thick bezels around the outside of the display, as there are on the iPad Pro, but overall it feels like a big step up compared to the design of last year’s Air. We’ve used this tablet alongside the new iPad 2020, which sports the more traditional iPad look, and it’s remarkable how much the Air feels different to that tablet thanks to its straight edges and all-screen front. That slate was criticized for its dated-feeling design, and it looks like Apple took notice. The home button has been dropped in favor of an all-screen design to make it more in line with Apple’s Pro products.Īnd, indeed, the iPad Air 4 feels a lot more premium than the iPad Air 3. The design of the iPad Air has a lot in common with the iPad Pro range. ![]() If you need more storage space or a slightly larger screen you’ll probably want to consider the iPad Pro range but the iPad Air 2020 is improved in almost every conceivable way, making it hard to overlook if you want a top-of-the line iPad without quite spending top dollar. There are two powerful speakers (though there are four speaker grilles) that offer high-quality audio when you’re watching videos or films, and the rear camera has been upgraded to a 12MP shooter.Įverything feels a touch more refined on the iPad Air 4, so much so that it’s now difficult to justify opting for an iPad Pro if you like this design but aren’t desperate for a fast-refreshing 120Hz display. It offers unrivaled power, ensuring that the Air can comfortably perform any task you ask of it, from running demanding apps to streaming high-quality video. The iPad Air 4 is powered by Apple’s new top-end A14 chipset, which is also at the heart of the iPhone 12 range. ![]()
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