Apple Unveils New iPad Air with M3 Chip and Redesigned Magic Keyboard
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Nearly 20 years writing about tech, and over a decade reviewing wearable tech, VR, and AR products and apps We're midway through the 2020s now, and the iPad still feels like the same proposition as always: A really great tablet that can aspire to be your laptop replacement, if you're OK with a
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Apple Launches iPad Air with M3 and Redesigned Magic Keyboard
The new iPad Air M3 is redefining what users can expect from a tablet, combining innovative performance with sleek portability. Powered by the M3 chip, this latest iteration of the iPad Air delivers nearly twice the speed of its predecessor with the M1 chip and up to 3.5 times the performance of
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Apple M3 iPad Air launched in India along with new Magic Keyboard: Check price, features here
Redesigned Magic Keyboard features a larger trackpad, function row, and USB-C charging. Apple has officially launched the M3 iPad Air in global markets, offering improved performance and efficiency. The new iPad will be available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, and it is claimed to be twice as fast
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Apple Announces New 11th-Gen iPad With A16 Chip, Twice The Storage Capacity, But Lacks Apple Intelligence Support Due To Hardware Limitation
Today, Apple has seen fit to announce the new 11th-gen iPad with upgraded internals but the same design as before. The new entry-level iPad features enhanced performance with the company's A16 Bionic chip, which means that it is the only Apple device launched in recent times to ditch Apple
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Apple launches new iPad Air with AI features to stoke demand
Apple has released new iPad Air models featuring the M3 chip and advanced AI capabilities, with prices starting at $599. Pre-orders begin on Tuesday, with availability from March 12. The previous iPad Air models with the M2 chip contributed to strong sales last year, surpassing holiday quarter
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Table of Contents Table of Contents M4 MacBook Air M3 iPad Air Mac Studio Conclusion Apple is marching in with new products for the spring, including a new MacBook Air featuring the M4 chip, a new iPad Air, uniquely featuring the M3 chip, and a new Mac Studio desktop, with M4 Max and M3 Ultra chip
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The new iPad Air with M3 is here - with an updated Magic Keyboard to match
Apple just quietly dropped a new iPad Air, now powered by the company's M3 chip and poised for Apple Intelligence. The company preempted the announcement with a Tim Cook tweet yesterday, when the Apple CEO posted a video on X (formerly known as Twitter) teasing a new product from its "Air" line and
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A new iPad and iPad Air are coming -- pre-order now
It's been less than a year since Apple debuted its 2024 iPad Air with M2 chip, and yet, they're already back with an upgraded model. On March 4, Apple introduced its latest model, the iPad Air with M3 chip. Apple CEO Tim Cook teased that a new product was coming earlier this week, and at Mashable
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Looking for a cheaper iPad with AI? Try the M1 iPad Air
Apple on Tuesday introduced two new iPads: the iPad Air with the M3 chip and an updated entry-level iPad with the A16 chip. While some believed that the cheaper iPad would finally receive support for Apple Intelligence features, that didn't happen. But if you're looking for a more affordable iPad
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Apple's New iPad Says "No" to AI
We're knee-deep in the era of "AI everything." As a result, most new devices boast some kind of AI functionality. But the new 11th Gen iPad is an odd exception. It's the only current-gen Apple device that lacks Apple Intelligence -- an unexpected shortcoming that's notable from a cultural
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Should you buy M3 iPad Air? Here are the best new features, specs, pricing, and more
Apple just quietly dropped a new iPad Air, now powered by the company's M3 chip and poised for Apple Intelligence. The company preempted the announcement with a Tim Cook post, when the Apple CEO posted a video on X (formerly known as Twitter) teasing a new product from its "Air" line and the words
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Apple's Newest iPad Model Still Lacks Support for Apple Intelligence Features - Phandroid
Apple recently announced the launch of a couple of new iPad models, which include the new M3-powered iPad Air, as well as the more affordable 11th-generation iPad, which starts at just $349. This continues the trend of Apple's base iPad model being the most budget-friendly way to get into its
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What Apple has done with the new iPad isn't very smart
Table of Contents Table of Contents What happened? What's wrong? This week, Apple introduced the iPad Air (2025). However, less attention was given to a new version of the regular iPad, which was also announced. If you missed this additional news, that's understandable. This latest version wasn't
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Apple launches the latest iPad Air featuring the M3 chip, offering significant performance improvements and AI capabilities, alongside a redesigned Magic Keyboard with enhanced functionality.
Apple Introduces M3-Powered iPad Air
Apple has unveiled its latest iPad Air, featuring the powerful M3 chip and a redesigned Magic Keyboard. This update brings significant performance improvements and enhanced AI capabilities to the popular tablet line
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.Performance Boost with M3 Chip
The new iPad Air is powered by Apple's M3 chip, which offers substantial performance gains over its predecessors. According to Apple, the M3 iPad Air delivers nearly twice the speed of the M1 model and up to 3 times the performance of older models with the A14 Bionic chip
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.Benchmark tests reveal that the M3 iPad Air achieves a multicore score of 11,643 on Geekbench 6, representing an 18% increase over last year's M2 iPad Air
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.Enhanced AI Capabilities
The M3 chip introduces a faster Neural Engine, offering up to 60% faster AI-based performance compared to the M1 model. This improvement enables seamless integration with Apple Intelligence, allowing users to enjoy features like natural language search in Photos, advanced note-taking tools, and even ChatGPT integration for productivity
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.Redesigned Magic Keyboard
Alongside the new iPad Air, Apple has introduced a redesigned Magic Keyboard. The updated accessory features a larger trackpad, a 14-key function row for quick access to brightness and volume controls, and a USB-C charging port
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.Pricing and Availability
The iPad Air M3 is available in two sizes:
- 11-inch model starting at $599
- 13-inch model starting at $799
Educational discounts are available, with the 11-inch model starting at $549 and the 13-inch model at $749 for students and educators
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.The new Magic Keyboard is priced at $269 for the 11-inch version and $319 for the 13-inch version
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.Pre-orders are now open, with availability beginning March 12
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Compatibility and Accessories
The iPad Air M3 is compatible with the Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C), priced at $129 and $79 respectively. These accessories complement the iPad Air's advanced capabilities, making it a versatile tool for creatives and professionals
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.Comparison to iPad Pro
While the iPad Air M3 offers impressive performance, it still lacks some features found in the iPad Pro, such as Face ID, Lidar, and an OLED display. However, with a $400 price difference, the iPad Air M3 presents a compelling option for most users seeking a high-performance tablet
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.Entry-Level iPad Update
Alongside the iPad Air, Apple has also updated its entry-level iPad with the A16 chip. While this model offers improved performance, it notably lacks support for Apple Intelligence features due to hardware limitations
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