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Apple’s iPad Air now uses the M4 chip with 12GB RAM and faster Wi‑Fi/cellular (N1/C1X) plus Wi‑Fi 7, while keeping the same starting prices ($599 for the 11-inch and $799 for the 13-inch); preorders begin March 4 and shipments start March 11.
Apple is expected to refresh the iPad Air with an M4 chip while keeping the current design and 11-inch/13-inch options. The iPad Air will continue to use LED displays, USB-C, and a Touch ID top button, with ProMotion and OLED reserved for the iPad Pro. The M4 brings up to 10 CPU cores (vs 8), faster Neural Engine, higher memory bandwidth, and roughly 30% CPU and 21% GPU speed gains. RAM increases aren’t confirmed. The new model is also anticipated to adopt Apple’s N1 networking chip for Wi‑Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, and a C1X modem for cellular, with pricing staying around $599/$799. Launch could come ahead of Apple’s March 4 “Experience” event, potentially as soon as next week.
The iPhone 17e is tipped to keep the iPhone 16e’s design while introducing four major upgrades—an A19 chip, the C1X 5G/LTE modem, a Wi‑Fi 7/Bluetooth N1 combo, and possible MagSafe support—with a February 19 launch reportedly announced via a press release rather than a live event.
Qualcomm has unveiled its new FastConnect 7900 integrated mobile Wi-Fi solution at Mobile World Congress, featuring AI-optimized Wi-Fi-7 performance, integrated Bluetooth and Ultra Wide Band radio technologies. The FastConnect 7900 uses on-device trained AI models to optimize latency, bandwidth, and bandwidth allocation for various data stream types, while also introducing High Bandwidth Simultaneous technology for multi-link device connectivity. Additionally, the chip integrates Bluetooth 5.4 and 802.15 Ultra Wide-Band radios, offering powerful device proximity and awareness technologies. With 50% lower power consumption, the FastConnect 7900 is set for commercial launch in the second half of the year, aiming to accelerate the adoption of Wi-Fi-7.
Google has announced the rollout of its 20-Gig Google Fiber subscription, offering blistering speeds on a WiFi 7-enabled router. However, the service comes with a hefty price tag of $250 per month plus fees. Currently available in select areas such as Kansas City, North Carolina's Triangle Region, Arizona, and Iowa, Google plans to expand its service in the future. The company is targeting developers and users who require ultra-fast internet connections for apps, games, and emerging technologies like AR/VR and AI. Google envisions a future with even faster speeds, aiming for 100G in the long run.