Earlier today, it was once again reported that the next-generation iPad Air will be equipped with an OLED display, albeit with a 60Hz refresh rate. That is not all, of course, with the new iPad mini announced last month likely providing us with a preview of some other upgrades coming to the iPad Air in the first half of 2027.Below, we have outlined 10 new features that are likely for the next iPad Air:OLED display with more vivid colors and increased contrast ratio, but likely 60Hz stillThinner bezels around the displayNano-texture display option for reduced glareM5 chip: up to 20% faster performance compared to the M4 chip in the current modelApproximately 15% thinner and 15% lighter design compared to the current modelAcoustic Display: screen vibrations produce sound, no speaker holesIP67-rated water and dust resistanceApple's C2 modem in cellular models with "meaningfully faster uploads" compared to Apple's previous C1X modemAdaptive True Tone flash for improved photos and document scanningFast-charging support: up to 50% in 30 minutes with a 35W or higher adapterA specific timeframe for the next iPad Air has yet to be rumored, but an announcement in March or April next year is a reasonable guess. Related Roundup: iPad Air Buyer's Guide: iPad Air (Neutral)Related Forum: iPadThis article, "Next iPad Air Likely to Have These 10 New Features" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums