4 Reasons to Wait for the iPad Air 5 & 6 Reasons Not To is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile.

Apple is reportedly working on a new iPad Air though it looks like the iPad Air 5 release date is probably a long way out.

As we push deeper into 2021 we've heard a lot about the new products Apple's got up its sleeve for 2021 and beyond. While a lot of rumors have centered around the Phone 14 series and iPhone SE 3, we've also heard about potential changes coming to Apple's iPad lineup.

We've heard about new iPad Pro models. We've also seen several iPad Air 5 rumors emerge. Details are still a bit scarce, but it's a device you'll want to dig into if you're planning to buy a new iPad in 2021, 2022, or later.

iPad Air 5 Rumors

Apple is reportedly working on a follow-up to the iPad Air 4 it launched back in late 2020.

The initial batch of information came from respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo which means the rumors are extremely credible. We've also got details from hit-or-miss publication Digitimes and several other sources.

These iPad Air 5 rumors put those of you in the market for a new tablet in a bit of a tough position. While a lot of shoppers will be perfectly fine buying an iPad or another tablet model in 2021, others might want to hold out and wait for more information or for the iPad Air 5 release.

In this guide we'll take you through the best reasons to think about waiting for the rumored iPad Air 5 and the best reasons to go with another device.