Apple’s new iPad Air and iPad bring M3 chip and A16 power

Both models can be pre-ordered now and will ship from 12 March

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iPad Air. Image: Apple

Apple revealed two new iPads yesterday, one aimed at entry-level consumers using the A16 chip and another based on the M3, ready for Cupertino’s Apple Intelligence – already available in the US and due to arrive in the EU in April.

Here is a summary of the key points:

iPad Air (M3)

• Processor: Powered by the new M3 chip, which promises significant performance improvements.
• Display: Available in 11″ and 13″ sizes.
• Colors: Blue, purple, starlight and space gray.
• Storage: Options of 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB.
• Starting price: €729 (Wi-Fi) for the 11″ model, €979 (Wi-Fi) for the 13″ model.

iPad (A16)

• Processor: Upgraded with the A16 chip, for faster performance and greater efficiency.
• Usage: Starts at 128GB, also available in 256GB and a new 512GB configuration.
• Colours: Blue, pink, yellow and silver.
• Starting price: €419 (Wi-Fi).

A new Magic Keyboard is compatible with both iPad Air formats.

The Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) are compatible with the new iPad Air, and Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil (1st generation) for the new iPad.

Apple said both new models are made from recycled materials such as rare earth elements, cobalt, lithium and packaging materials.

Both models can be pre-ordered now and will ship starting 12 March.

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