Apple recently unveiled its latest lineup of products, which includes the highly anticipated iPad Air featuring the powerful M3 chip, the 10th-generation iPad equipped with the A16 Bionic chip, and an updated Magic Keyboard with a larger trackpad. These new releases are designed to elevate performance and user experience, especially for tasks related to productivity and creativity.
iPad Air (M3)
The latest iPad Air maintains the sleek design and offers a choice between 11-inch and 13-inch Liquid Retina displays with laminated glass and anti-reflective coating. It boasts a 12MP front-facing camera (centered) and a 12MP rear camera. The standout feature is the M3 chip, delivering nearly double the performance of the M1 and being 3.5 times faster than the A14 Bionic. Additionally, the M3 chip supports Apple Intelligence for advanced AI tasks. The iPad Air is available in storage options of 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB.
10th-Generation iPad with A16 Bionic
The 10th-generation iPad now features the A16 Bionic chip, offering 30% faster performance compared to its predecessor and up to 50% faster than the A13 Bionic. While it lacks support for Apple Intelligence, the base model starts at 128GB of storage with options for 256GB and 512GB. The iPad is available in colors like yellow, blue, pink, and silver.
Magic Keyboard
The updated Magic Keyboard now features a larger trackpad for enhanced precision and 14 function keys for quick access to settings like brightness and volume. It attaches magnetically and utilizes a Smart Connector for power and data transfer, eliminating the need for Bluetooth. The keyboard also includes a USB-C port for charging and is available in white for both 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air models.
Pricing and Availability
Pre-orders are now open in the U.S., with deliveries expected to begin shortly. Here are the prices for the new products:
- iPad Air M3 (11-inch): Starting at $599 (Wi-Fi) and $749 (Wi-Fi + Cellular).
- iPad Air M3 (13-inch): Starting at $799 (Wi-Fi) and $949 (Wi-Fi + Cellular).
- 10th-Gen iPad (A16 Bionic): Starting at $349 (Wi-Fi) and $499 (Wi-Fi + Cellular).
- Magic Keyboard: $269 (11-inch) and $319 (13-inch).
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