Apple Quietly Downgrades Tech Specs of iPad Air (2024); M2 Chip Inside Has a 9-Core GPU

Apple has quietly downgraded the tech specs of the iPad Air (2024) that was unveiled at its 'Let Loose' event on May 7. The tablet's specs page on Apple's website has been updated and now mentions that the iPad Air (2024), equipped with the M2 SoC, features a 9-core GPU instead of 10 cores, while other specifications such as CPU core and number of Neural Engine cores remain the same.

iPad Air (2024) specifications updated.

The iPad Air (2024) debuted with the M2 chip in 10.9-inch and 13-inch screen variants. The chip consists of an 8-core CPU, a 16-core neural engine and 8GB of RAM. Initially, Apple mentioned that the GPU consisted of 10 cores, but now it has updated the technical specifications page of the iPad.

It now mentions a 9-core GPU powering the iPad Air (2024). According to a report by 9to5Mac, this is the first time Apple has sold a device with a 9-core GPU. It is also reported that the GPU could be a downgraded version of the 10-core version that powers other Apple devices such as the MacBook Air (2022).

While the specs have been updated, Apple hasn't made any official changes to the performance claims. The company still mentions that it's “almost” 50 percent faster than the previous generation.

The iPad Air (2024) features a Liquid Retina (LCD) display with an optional anti-reflective coating. It has a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera on the back with automatic image stabilization, while on the front there is a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera. The iPad Air offers support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and comes in two variants: Wi-Fi and Cellular.

iPad Air (2024) price, availability

iPad Air (2024) price in India starts from Rs. 59,900 for the 11-inch Wi-Fi variant with 128GB storage, while the Wi-Fi + Cellular variant is priced at Rs. 79,990. On the other hand, the Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular variants of the 13.9-inch iPad Air model are priced at Rs. 74,900 and Rs. 94,900, respectively.