Apple fans can now score new gadgets from the tech company as the new iPad Air 2019, iPad Mini 2019, and AirPods 2 are now official.
The iPad Air 2019, which has a 10.5-inch display, looks similar to the iPad Air 2. Just like its older brother, it features True Tone technology. On the other hand, the iPad Mini 2019 sports a 7.9-inch 4:3 ratio display, which supports True Tone as well.
The two newly released iPad models sport the same specs despite its display. Both devices run on the Apple A12 Bionic Chip with M12 coprocessor — the same chipset found on the iPhone XS, XS Max and the XR. The iPad Air and Mini also come in 64GB with 256GB storage capacities.
Moreover, they support Apple Pencil. However, the Mini will only support the first-gen Pen, while the Air will have the one with wireless charging.
When it comes to the camera, both of them sport a 7-megapixel selfie camera and 8-megapixel rear camera.
iPad Air 2019 Specs
- iOS 12.1.3
- Nano-SIM/e-SIM (select models)
- 10.5-inch display, 1668 x 2224 resolution, ~265ppi
- True Tone Display, DCI-P3 coverage
- A12 Bionic Chip
- M12 coprocessor
- 2GB RAM
- 64/265GB internal storage, non-expandable
- 7-megapixel front camera, f/2.2
- 8-megapixel rear camera, f/2.4
- Stereo speakers
- 4G LTE (select models)
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth 5
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
- Dimensions: 250.6 x 174.1 x 6.1 mm
- Weight: 456g (WiFi), 464g (Cellular)
iPad Mini 2019 Specs
- iOS 12.1.3
- 7.9-inch IPS LCD display, 1536×204 pixel resolution, ~324ppi
- True Tone Display, DCI-P3 coverage
- 2GB RAM
- A12 Bionic Chip
- M12 coprocessor
- 2GB RAM
- 64GB/256GB internal storage, non-expandable
- 7-megapixel camera, f/2.4
- 8-megapixel rear camera, f/2.4
- 4G LTE (select models)
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth 5.0
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
- Dimensions: 203. 2 x 134.8 x 6.1 mm
- Weight: 300.5g (WiFi), 308.2g (Cellular)
Apple has also unveiled its AirPods 2 with wireless charging case and hands-free Siri support. The second generation AirPods are powered by the latest H1 chip, which enables all of its latest features and is more power-efficient as well. The AirPods 2 come with wired and wireless charging cases, which can last up to 24 hours.
If you want the AirPods with default case, you need to spend Php9,490. The AirPods with Qi wireless case Php11,790.
On the other hand, the iPad Air 2019 has a starting price of Php29,990 for the 64GB model, while the 256GB variant is available for Php39,490. We also have the iPad Mini 2019 at Php23,990 and Php33,490 for the 64GB and 256GB models, respectively.