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Apple Unveils iPad Air with M3 Chip

CosmicTaco · 2025-03-06T10:29:21.891794+05:30

- Apple has launched new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air models with the M3 chip, available for pre-order starting Tuesday, launching on March 12. - The 11-inch model starts at $599 and the 13-inch model at $799, offered in blue, purple, starlight, and space gray colors with various storage configurations. - While it doesn't have the latest M4 chip, the iPad Air with M3 is nearly 2x faster than the M1 version and up to 3.5x faster than the A14 Bionic. - Apple also introduced an updated Magic Keyboard with a larger trackpad, new 14-key function row, magnetic attachment, and a USB-C connector for charging. - The iPad Air with M3 boasts up to 35% faster multithreaded CPU workflows, a 9-core GPU with up to 40% faster graphics, and a Neural Engine up to 60% faster for AI-based workloads. Source: [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/04/apple-launches-a-new-ipad-air-with-m3-chip/)

Apple has launched new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air models with the M3 chip, available for pre-order starting Tuesday, launching on March 12.
The 11-inch model starts at $599 and the 13-inch model at $799, offered in blue, purple, starlight, and space gray colors with various storage configurations.
While it doesn't have the latest M4 chip, the iPad Air with M3 is nearly 2x faster than the M1 version and up to 3.5x faster than the A14 Bionic.
Apple also introduced an updated Magic Keyboard with a larger trackpad, new 14-key function row, magnetic attachment, and a USB-C connector for charging.
The iPad Air with M3 boasts up to 35% faster multithreaded CPU workflows, a 9-core GPU with up to 40% faster graphics, and a Neural Engine up to 60% faster for AI-based workloads.

Source: TechCrunch