Apple Launches iPad Air; Check Price in India, US
Apple iPad Air price on launch is $599. It packs the powerful M3 chip, Magic Keyboard, camera, pencil, Apple Intelligence and comes in 11-inch, 13-inch variants. Check price in India and the US.
Apple iPad Air with a powerful M3 chip has been launched today and the company says it takes performance and portability to a new level. iPad Air price on launch is $599. It packs the powerful M3 chip, Magic Keyboard, camera, pencil, Apple Intelligence and comes in 11-inch, 13-inch variants.
iPad Air Price in the US
While the starting price is $599 for the 11-inch model, Apple iPad Air price is $799 for the 13-inch model. Apple says, "The new iPad Air is a fantastic value." It added that the new iPad Air is "faster, and more powerful."
However, youngsters should note that for education, the 11-inch iPad Air price starts at $549, and the 13-inch model starts at $749.
iPad Air Price in India
iPad Air price with M3 chip for the 11-inch variant starts at Rs 59,900 (Wi-Fi-only model). In case you want the Wi-Fi + Cellular variant, then the iPad Air price is Rs 74,900.
iPad Air price for the 13-inch variant starts at Rs 79,900 (Wi-Fi model). For the Wi-Fi + Cellular variant, the price is Rs 94,900.
There is some good news for students as Apple is offering discounts. The 11-inch iPad Air is priced at Rs 54,900. The larger, 13-inch model, is priced at Rs 74,900.
In case you want the new Magic Keyboard, the price is Rs 26,900 (11-inch) and Rs 29,900 (13-inch).
For students, these are available at a discount. Magic Keyboard is priced at a starting Rs 24,900 and goes as high as Rs 27,900.
iPad Air: Details
For the first time, with the M3 chip, Apple has brought its advanced graphics architecture to iPad Air for the first time. What it does is enhance its combination of power-efficient performance and portability.
Apple says that the M3 chip makes the new iPad Air nearly 2x faster compared to iPad Air with M1, and up to 3.5x faster than iPad Air with A14 Bionic. This will help users create engaging content faster and play demanding, graphics-intensive games.
The new iPad Air is available in two sizes and four finishes.
The new Magic Keyboard has been designed for the iPad Air and it boosts its versatility and delivers more capabilities.
iPad Air comes with iPadOS 18 and supports Apple Intelligence, advanced cameras, fast wireless 5G connectivity, and compatibility with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C).
In case you want to purchase the new iPad Air, you can pre-order it with the M3 chip and Magic Keyboard starting today. It will be available beginning Wednesday, March 12.
Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing explains whom the iPad Air is for. He said, “For everyone from college students taking notes with Apple Pencil Pro, to travelers and content creators who need powerful productivity on the go, iPad Air with M3, Apple Intelligence, and the new Magic Keyboard take versatility and value to the next level.”
M3 Chip: Performance
iPad Air with M3 empowers users to be productive and creative. From aspiring creatives using demanding apps and working with large files, to travelers editing content on the go, the new iPad will do it all at speed.
Apple Intelligence
iPad Air is built for Apple Intelligence, the company claims. This personal intelligence system delivers helpful and relevant intelligence. In Photos, the Clean Up tool makes it easy to remove distracting elements in images, and natural language search allows users to search for just about any photo or video by simply describing what they are looking for.
Magic Keyboard
The keyboard expands what users can do. The larger built-in trackpad brings greater precision, and a new 14-key function row allows easy access to features. Price start at $269 for the 11-inch model and $319 for the 13-inch model.
Double the Starting Storage and the A16 Chip
Apple iPad comes with double the starting storage from previous version and packs the A16 chip. The A16 chip provides a jump in performance for everyday tasks and experiences in iPad.
Pricing and Availability
The new iPad Air with M3 can be pre-ordered starting today in 29 countries and regions, including the U.S. It will begin arriving to customers, and will be in Apple Store locations and Apple Authorized Resellers, starting March 12.
The 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air with M3 will be available in blue, purple, starlight, and space gray, with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB configurations.
The 11-inch iPad Air starts at $599 (U.S.) for the Wi-Fi model, and $749 (U.S.) for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model. The 13-inch iPad Air starts at $799 (U.S.) for the Wi-Fi model, and $949 (U.S.) for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model.
For education, the new 11-inch iPad Air starts at $549 (U.S.), and the 13-inch model starts at $749 (U.S.). Education pricing is available to current and newly accepted college students and their parents, as well as faculty, staff, and home-school teachers of all grade levels.
