Last-minute rumours about the iPad Air 5 have emerged ahead of the tablet's expected release later today. Reputedly, the iPad Air 5 will feature the Apple M1 SoC, not the A15 Bionic. Additionally, the tablet will have a 5G modem, 8 GB of RAM and will launch in a new colour option.
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