iPad Air 2024: What’s new and 8 key features that make it a practical tablet

iPad Air (2024) has been available for a few months now, and having put it through its paces, there are several key aspects worth highlighting. In our review on HT Tech, we discuss how it is a straightforward recommendation for most people looking to buy a premium tablet and how it offers enough ‘Pro’ features to be considered value for money. Here, let us explain eight key features of the new iPad Air that make it a reliable and feature-packed tablet device worth purchasing.

iPad Air 2024’s M2 Chipset Makes It Future-Proof with Apple Intelligence Support
At the WWDC 2024 developers’ conference, Apple confirmed that the Apple Intelligence AI feature would only be available on iPads launched with the M series of chips, including the M1, M2, and beyond. The M2 chipset found in the latest iPad Air—both the 11-inch and 13-inch models—ensures that users will have access to all the latest AI technology that Apple offers in the near future. Additionally, the M2 chipset is ideal for creative workflows on the iPad, including video editing in apps like LumaFusion and Final Cut Pro, or multi-layered design work in Procreate.