Apple has officially introduced the new iPad Air with the powerful M3 chip in India, offering significant performance upgrades compared to previous generations. For the first time, Apple’s latest graphics architecture is integrated into the iPad Air, enhancing performance and enabling seamless multitasking. The new iPad Air also supports Apple Intelligence, an advanced AI-driven system that assists users in writing, communication, and task management.
iPad Air with M3 Chip: Key Features and Upgrades
The iPad Air (2024) is available in two sizes: 11-inch and 13-inch. It comes equipped with an 8-core CPU, delivering up to 35% more performance for multithreaded workloads compared to the M1-based iPad Air. The M3 chip also features a 9-core GPU, offering up to 40% better graphics performance than the M1.
Some notable M3 chip features include:
- Dynamic caching for efficient processing
- Hardware-accelerated mesh shading
- Ray tracing technology, enhancing lighting, reflections, and shadows
- Up to 4x faster graphics rendering for an immersive gaming experience
The Neural Engine in the M3 is 60% faster than the previous M1, making AI-driven workloads significantly more efficient. The new iPad Air supports Apple Intelligence, offers a choice between 11-inch and 13-inch models, and introduces new accessories like the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro.
iPad Air (2024) Price in India
The new iPad Air comes in four color options: Blue, Purple, Starlight, and Space Grey, with storage variants of 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
iPad Air Pricing
- 11-inch iPad Air
- Wi-Fi: Rs 59,900
- Wi-Fi + Cellular: Rs 74,900
- 13-inch iPad Air
- Wi-Fi: Rs 79,900
- Wi-Fi + Cellular: Rs 94,900
Magic Keyboard Price in India
Apple also introduced a new Magic Keyboard in white, compatible with both iPad Air models.
- 11-inch Magic Keyboard
- Educational Price: Rs 24,900
- Retail Price: Rs 26,900
- 13-inch Magic Keyboard
- Educational Price: Rs 27,900
- Retail Price: Rs 29,900
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iPad Air (2024) Availability in India
Customers can pre-order the new iPad Air starting today, with official availability beginning Wednesday, March 12, 2024. The new iPad Air with the M3 chip promises enhanced performance, AI-driven features, and stunning graphics capabilities, making it one of the most powerful tablets available in India.