On March 4, 2025, Apple revealed its iPad Air powered by the M3 chip, and the lineup has 11-inch and 13-inch models. Right now, the new devices are available for preordering, but the plan is to hit the market on March 12. The most prominent features of the iPad Air are the enhanced battery, optimized performance, sleek design, and the magical keyboard, so the experts are predicting that this iPad is going to be a good alternative to the laptops.
What’s New in iPad Air?
Apple iPad comes with the biggest transition, that is, the M3 chip delivering the significant performance and showing the upgrade from the previous version using the M1 chip. The current model shows better CPU and GPU efficiency, allowing it to show better multitasking, professional workflows, and a smooth gaming experience.
According to Apple, the new iPad Air has 50% more efficiency than the previous versions therefore, the users can utilize it for powerful apps like Photoshop, advanced 3D rendering software, and games. Moreover, while comparing it with the iPad Air A14 Bionic chip, Apple claims 3.5 times faster performance. However, no comparison is discussed between the current M3 chip and the previous version, which was M2.
In the Apple release this year, John Ternus, Senior VP of Hardware Engineering at Apple company, says:
The iPad Air with M3 redefines what’s possible for a thin and light device. It’s a leap forward in both power and usability
iPad Air Magic Keyboard
The significant accessory Magical Keyboard is revamped in the upgraded version, presenting the convenience and enhanced features of the iPad. It offers the Magic Keyboard, presenting the laptop features and better typing experience with its larger keypad. This time, the keyboard has better responsiveness and enhanced stability.
Through this feature, the iPad got the position of a competitor of the Macbook and Mark Gurman from Bloomberg says about this device:
Apple is strategically making the iPad Air a powerful alternative to traditional laptops. The M3 chip and Magic Keyboard upgrades are clear indicators of that shift.
Why Using the M3 Chips?
The core reason behind using the M3 is to enhance the capabilities of the iPad, and the most significant need of the current era is to use artificial intelligence in the devices to make them better. The M3 features a faster neural engine, making the AI-based tasks smoother and faster.
AI is making our lives better, and the integration of AI in businesses, apps, and websites results in a significant leap in performance. Weborik Hub has been working with hundereds of clients using AI in their businesses and web solutions to make them better and automate the tasks.
Using this chip, the iPad Air can use the Apple intelligence, more Siri functions, Ai-powered photo editing, and other features, making it more efficient and interesting.
