There are rumors that Apple will release a 12.9-inch iPad Air in early 2024, which may be part of a March release wave. In a statement released on Saturday, what are claimed to be renderings of CAD drawings of the mid-range tablet have emerged, providing clues as to what to expect from the new model.
The CAD drawings of the 12.9-inch iPad Air's appearance show that except for the physical size and camera bump, the other design may not change much.
The photos, published by 91Mobiles and obtained from unknown industry sources, give a rough idea of what you can expect from the larger iPad Air. The 12.9-inch iPad Air follows the design elements of the standard version and iPad Pro, with a full-screen design. The FaceTime camera is positioned vertically and has flat edges.
It is said that TouchID will remain on the top button, and a USB-C port can also be seen on the bottom of the fuselage.
The only real difference in the design is the rear camera, which now houses the camera sensor and lens and flash in a small bump module, rather than a separate camera bump.
The source currently provides no spec information about the size of the tablet, other than a 12.9-inch display. As for the internal specifications, it is said that it will use an M2 chip.
As with previous rumors involving CAD drawings, there's no guarantee that what's being described is authentic and will end up being a final product released by Apple.
The most likely source is accessory manufacturers, who tend to make models like this in order to develop new products in time for Apple releases.