Apple renews iPad Air: the M3 chip brings more power and a new Magic Keyboard

Apple presented the new iPad Air updated with the chip M3graphic improvements and a magazine version of the Magic Keyboard. The device will be available in Two dimensions, 11 and 13 inches expanding the choice possibilities for users looking for a portable, but powerful tablet.

More performance with the M3 chip

The main update concerns the integration of the chip M3which offers An 8 core CPUa GPU a 9 core and a Neural Engine optimized for functions based on AI. Apple declares that compared to the models with M1the performance of the CPU improve up to 35%while the graphics are more fluid and advanced thanks to the Ray Tracing with hardware acceleration.

These improvements translate into a greater reactivity for the creation of content, video editing and professional applications. Travelers using iPad Air for photo editing, 3D modeling or games with advanced graphics They will notice an increase in performance, thanks also to the dynamic cache and the mesh shading introduced with M3.

Neural Engine integrated into the chip makes the iPad Air more efficient in the activities that exploit artificial intelligence, such as the processing of images, the recognition of natural language and the advanced management of Siri.

Apple Intelligence and new functions to

The new iPad Air has been designed to support Apple Intelligence the personal artificial intelligence system introduced with iPados 18. Among the new features we find:

• Clear away In the photo app, to remove unwanted objects from the images.
• Image stick into notes, which transforms sketches into improved illustrations.
• Advanced research in photos and documents with recognition of natural language.
• Writing tools ai that allow you to modify and rewrite texts with automatic suggestions.

Furthermore, thanks to the integration of Chatgpt in Siriusers can access the chatbot without going from one to another. Privacy remains a prioritywith the data processed directly on the device or, for more complex operations, through the Private Cloud Compute.

New Magic Keyboard: more features for work

Apple has renewed the Magic Keyboard For iPad Air, improving its versatility and comfort of use. Among the main innovations:

• Wider trackpadfor greater precision.
• Fila of 14 function keysfor quick access to controls such as volume and brightness.
• Smart Connector For an instantaneous connection without Bluetooth.
• Aluminum zipper with USB-C portto recharge the device without disconnecting the keyboard.

Magic Keyboard maintains magnetic design and “free fluctuation” mechanism, which allows to tilt the iPad Air to different angles. It is available in colors black and whitewith a price of € 329 for the 11 -inch model and € 349 for the 13 -inch one.

Display and design: two dimensions to choose from

The new iPad Air is available in two dimensions:

• 11 inchesmore compact and lighter.
• 13 inchesfor those looking for a wider display to work and create.

Both models offer a Liquid Retina panel with support for True Tone, large P3 color range and high brightnessfor improved visual experience.

At the design level, Apple has maintained a body in recycled aluminumwith thin edges and finishes in four colors: blue, purple, sidereal gray and galaxy.

Prices and availability

The new iPad Air will be available starting from 12 Marzowith prices starting from:

• 719 euros for the 11 -inch model.
• 969 euros for the 13 -inch model.