To complement the hardware, Apple refreshed its key peripherals:
The iPad Air moved to the , but the bigger story was the introduction of a 13-inch model alongside the traditional 11-inch version. This mirrored the MacBook Air strategy, offering users a larger canvas without the "Pro" price tag. Like the Pro, the Air also received the landscape-oriented front camera. Next-Gen Accessories: Apple Pencil Pro & Magic Keyboard The Event 1x1
Redesigned for the Pro models with a function row, an aluminum palm rest, and a larger trackpad with haptic feedback, making the iPad feel more like a laptop than ever before. Software and Pricing To complement the hardware, Apple refreshed its key
Added a squeeze gesture for tool palettes, a gyroscope for "barrel roll" control, and haptic feedback. Crucially, it added Find My support. Next-Gen Accessories: Apple Pencil Pro & Magic Keyboard
The device also saw a radical physical redesign, becoming the thinnest Apple product ever made (5.1mm for the 13-inch model). By moving the front-facing camera to the landscape edge, Apple finally addressed a long-standing user complaint, optimizing the device for video calls and keyboard use. Expanding Choice: iPad Air