Overview

• Reports suggest Apple might equip the 2025 iPad Air with the M4 chip, bypassing the M3 generation entirely.
• The new iPad Air models are expected to focus on internal upgrades rather than design changes, potentially including a custom 5G modem and updated Magic Keyboard features.
• This move would align the iPad Air more closely with the iPad Pro, which also adopted the M4 chip in 2024, breaking previous generational distinctions.
• Apple's long-rumored smart home hub, featuring a 7-inch display and new homeOS, may face delays due to software dependencies on future iOS updates.
• While the smart home hub might still be announced in March 2025, its release could be pushed to later in the year, possibly after WWDC 2025.