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We’ve been hearing rumors about the redesigned fourth-generation iPad Air with an edge-to-edge for a while, and Bloomberg confirmed this week that the new iPad Air will be unveiled this fall. While we’re not entirely sure if the new iPad Air will follow the exact same design adopted by the iPad Pro 2018 and 2020 models, Svetapple has created a concept to demonstrate just that.
Rumors suggest that the new iPad Air model will have slimmer bezels around the display, as did the latest iPad Pro models. The iPad Air 4’s dimensions are expected to be similar to the 11-inch iPad Pro, but It is unclear if the new iPad Air will have exactly the same screen size as the smaller iPad Pro.
However, instead of Face ID, this new iPad Air will feature Touch ID built into the power button, something unprecedented on the iPhone and iPad. Since the new design will not have a home button and Face ID sensors are still expensive, Apple would adopt Touch ID on iPad Air to save some costs and keep the Air model as a cheaper alternative for consumers.
Svetapple’s The concept shows us an iPad that looks extremely similar to the iPad Pro 2018, but we can notice some significant differences there. The iPad Air 4 shown in the pictures has a sleeker design with flat edges, a Smart Connector on the back and a single protruding camera lens. The iPad, however, does not have a built-in LED flash, which is something Apple may not include, just as the current-generation iPad Air does not have an LED flash.
The concept also envisions a larger power button due to the built-in Touch ID. You can check out all the renders below:
A recently leaked iPad Air 4 manual also shows that the new model will feature a USB-C port in place of the Lightning connector, allowing iPad Air users to connect a range of accessories that are not compatible with current models of iPad, except iPad Pro. The addition of the Smart Connector on the back could provide compatibility with the new Magic Keyboard with trackpad, which was introduced earlier this year as an accessory for the iPad Pro.
What do you think of this concept? Would you rather buy a redesigned iPad Air for a lower price instead of the iPad Pro? Let us know in the comment section.
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