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The new iPad Air and iPad mini are packed with new features. But if there’s one place Apple had to cut corners in order to keep the price down, and it’s the cameras.

Needless to say that Apple has outdone itself in the tablet space and the company has one of the most solid tablet lineup it ever has in years. From the powerful A12 Bionic in the new iPads to a fully laminated display, Apple has answered the prayers of many. But of course, in order to keep the price down and offer a mighty boost in performance, Apple had to cut a few corners.