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Apple today introduced new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air models with the M3 chip, an updated Magic Keyboard for the device, and more.
With the M3 chip, the new iPad Air should offer up to 20% faster performance compared to the previous model with the M2 chip from May 2024.
The new Magic Keyboard for the iPad Air features a larger trackpad, and function keys for easy access to features like display brightness and volume controls. The new Magic Keyboard attaches to the iPad Air magnetically, and the Smart Connector immediately connects power and data without the need for Bluetooth. The keyboard is also equipped with a USB-C port in its hinge for pass-through charging of other accessories.
The new iPad Air can be pre-ordered starting today, and it will launch on March 12. In the U.S., the 11-inch model continues to start at $599, and the 13-inch model continues to start at $799.
The new Magic Keyboard comes in white. It is priced at $269 for the 11-inch iPad Air, and at $319 for the 13-inch iPad Air.
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