Apple has introduced new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air models, which will be powered by the M3 chip.
The 11-inch model starts at $599 and the 13-inch model starts at $799. They are available in four colors: blue, purple, starlight, and space gray. The iPad Air comes in different configurations, depending on the user's needs: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB.
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The new iPad Air supports Apple Intelligence, but it doesn't have Apple's newest chip, the M4. As we mentioned, it comes with the M3, which is almost 2x faster than the iPad Air with the M1 and up to 3.5x faster than the iPad Air with the A14 Bionic.
Apple is also introducing an updated Magic Keyboard that features a larger trackpad, along with a new set of controls that allow easy access to screen brightness, volume, and more. It attaches magnetically, and the Smart Connector instantly connects for power and data without the need for Bluetooth.
The device has a USB-C port for charging.
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The new Magic Keyboard starts at $269 for the 11-inch model and $319 for the 13-inch model. It comes in white.
Apple says the iPad Air with M3 is up to 35% faster for multithreaded CPU workflows than the iPad Air with M1. It also has a 9-core GPU with up to 40% faster graphics performance than the M1. At the same time, the Neural Engine with M3 is up to 60% faster for AI-based workloads (compared to the M1).
“For everyone from students taking notes with Apple Pencil Pro to travelers and content creators who need more productivity, iPad Air with M3, Apple Intelligence and the new Magic Keyboard enables more flexibility,” said Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing.
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Pre-orders start today and will begin shipping on March 12th.
The introduction of the new iPad Air models marks a significant step towards innovation, accessibility and inclusion in the world of artificial intelligence. With its powerful capabilities and AI, the new iPad Air is a game-changer in the tablet industry. This device is not just another new release, but a testament to Apple’s dedication to continually pushing the boundaries and setting the standard for what we can expect from iPad in the future.
Source: techcrunch.com
