Apple unveils new iPad Air with M3 and base 11th-generation iPad: What’s new?

Apple has announced an updated iPad Air powered by the M3 chip and a new 11th-generation base iPad, positioning the latter as the company’s most affordable tablet yet.

New iPad Air with M3 — Faster and More Powerful

What’s New?

• Available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes
• M3 chip — 20% faster than the M2-powered iPad Air
• Updated Magic Keyboard with a larger trackpad and function keys
• Pricing: Starting at $599 (11") and $799 (13")
• Pre-orders: Open now, with sales beginning March 12

The Magic Keyboard, available in white, is priced at:

• $269 for the 11-inch iPad Air
• $319 for the 13-inch iPad Air

New 11th-Generation Base iPad — Faster, Cheaper, More Storage

Key Improvements:

• A16 Bionic chip — up to 30% faster performance
• Base storage doubled to 128 GB (previously 64 GB)
• Colors: Blue, pink, yellow, silver
• Pricing: Starting at $349 (Apple’s most affordable iPad)
• Pre-orders: Open now, with sales starting March 12

Apple claims the new iPad is up to six times faster than the best-selling Android tablet.

Which One Should You Choose?

• iPad Air with M3: Ideal for work, creative tasks, and video editing
• 11th-Generation iPad: Perfect for studying, entertainment, and everyday use