Apple unveiled a faster and more powerful iPad Air with the M3 chip.
Up to 2x faster than iPad Air with M1 and 3.5x faster than A14 Bionic.
Available in 11-inch and 13-inch models, with four color options.
Enhanced versatility with new Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro support.
Starting price: $599 for 11-inch, $799 for 13-inch.
Pre-orders available now, shipping starts March 12.
8-core CPU: 35% faster than iPad Air with M1.
9-core GPU: 40% faster graphics than M1.
Supports dynamic caching, hardware-accelerated mesh shading, and ray tracing for realistic gaming and rendering.
Neural Engine in M3 is 60% faster than M1, improving AI-based tasks.
AI-powered features like:
Clean Up Tool in Photos (removes distractions).
Image Wand in Notes (turns sketches into images).
Image Playground (creates custom visuals).
Genmoji (custom emoji creation).
Writing Tools (enhances text dynamically).
Smarter Siri: More conversational, retains context, can now be typed to.
Integrated ChatGPT support:
No account required, built-in privacy protections.
Users can enable or disable ChatGPT at any time.
Enhanced privacy: On-device processing and Private Cloud Compute for secure AI operations.
A new design with a larger trackpad for precise control is needed.
14-key function row for brightness and volume controls.
Magnetic attachment and Smart Connector for easy power/data transfer.
USB-C port for charging.
Lower price: $269 for 11-inch, $319 for 13-inch.
Upgraded iPad now features A16 chip for better performance.
30% faster than previous models and 50% faster than iPad with A13 Bionic.
Twice the starting storage capacity compared to older models.
Calculator with Math Notes: Solve equations in handwritten form.
Smart Script: Makes handwriting smoother and more readable.
Audio Recording & Transcription: Syncs audio with transcripts for easy search.
Home Screen customization: Dark/tinted app icons and widgets for a personalized look.
The new iPad Air with M3 delivers a significant performance boost, Apple Intelligence integration, and AI-powered tools for enhanced productivity. With a lower-cost Magic Keyboard, improved Siri, and privacy-focused AI features, the latest iPad Air offers great value for students and professionals.
