Apple has updated the iPad Air with the M3 chip, maintaining the same pricing as the previous models.
The new iPad Air comes in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes and supports the 'new' Magic Keyboard launched with the iPad Pro M4.
The M3 chip features an 8-core CPU, 9-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine, providing substantial power for various tasks in iPadOS 18.
The device retains the Touch ID sensor and a 12-megapixel front-facing camera, ideal for landscape mode usage.
The Magic Keyboard for the iPad Air features a larger trackpad, function keys, and USB-C passthrough port for faster charging.
The new iPad Air starts at $599 for the 11-inch model and $799 for the 13-inch model, with both offering 128GB storage.
The device's Liquid Retina displays support P3 Wide Color gamut and True Tone to deliver a vibrant viewing experience.
Apple promises significant performance gains with the M3 chip, claiming it to be up to two times faster than the M1 iPad Air and three and a half times faster than the A14 Bionic model.
Preorders for the new iPad Air with M3 chip are available now, with the formal launch scheduled for March 12.
The entry-level iPad also received a spec bump from Apple, maintaining its price point.