iPad Air 5 is great, but here's why it's not an M1 iPad Pro replacement - 9to5Mac
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Apple just announced the iPad Air 5, but I'm still not convinced it can replace the M1 iPad Pro as the tablet professional goes – here's why.
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iPad Air 5 is great, but here's why it's not an M1 iPad Pro replacement - 9to5Mac
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