Apple's new iPad

Apple has refreshed its iPad lineup, introducing a new iPad Air with the M3 chip, a redesigned keyboard, and an upgraded entry-level tablet. The latest iPad Air, available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes ($599 and $799), now runs twice as fast as the M1 version. AI tasks also perform 60% faster than the 2022 model.

Apple is keeping the iPad Air's design unchanged but has upgraded its Magic Keyboard with a larger trackpad, a metal hinge, and function keys ($269 or $319, depending on size). The base iPad also gets a boost, moving to the A16 chip for a 30% performance jump, priced at $349.

Orders are open now, with shipments beginning March 12. Meanwhile, Apple is working on an M5-powered iPad Pro, expected later this year or in early 2026. A MacBook Air refresh with the M4 chip is also on the horizon.

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