New M3 iPad Air live blog: Apple’s updated Air comes with enhanced performance.

      Welcome to our live blog for the launch of the new iPad Air. Apple has introduced the updated iPad Air featuring the M3 chip, alongside a refresh of the entry-level iPad.

      The announcement of the new iPad Air comes as a bit of a surprise, occurring one day before Apple's scheduled launch event, where we anticipate the unveiling of the new MacBook Air.

      This release isn't entirely a 'new' iPad, as Apple has simply swapped out the M2 chip from last year's iPad Air (2024) for the M3. The available colors remain unchanged as well. If you have the 2024 iPad Air with the M2 chip, there's really no reason for you to upgrade.

      Pre-orders are currently open, with the iPad Air set to be available in stores starting March 12. We will be sharing all the necessary details about the new iPad Air and the latest reactions to it right here.

      Live updates last refreshed on March 04, 2025, at 8:59 AM.

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      What thickness can we expect for the iPhone 17 Air? A recent report may provide the answer.

      Since the first hints of the Apple iPhone 17 Air came to our attention, we have been actively seeking more information. How does this rumored ultra-thin iPhone fit within Apple's existing product range? Recent insights imply it could serve as a trial for public response to a sleeker phone prior to the introduction of Apple’s folding phone, and we now have some indications of just how thin the iPhone 17 Air is designed to be.

      According to a report by Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 17 Air could measure as thin as 5.5mm. Mark Gurman supports this in his Power On! newsletter, stating that the iPhone 17 Air aims to create an incredibly slim chassis. Even if the iPhone 17 Air is not directly linked to the anticipated foldable model, it will outshine other devices in terms of thickness. Presently, the iPhone 6 holds the title for Apple’s thinnest model at 6.9mm, meaning the iPhone 17 Air represents a significant reduction in dimensions.

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      The 2025 iPad Air may see a performance boost spanning two generations.

      Did you acquire the iPad Air (2024), or are you looking forward to a newer model? If you belong to the latter category, exciting news awaits you.

      According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, the upcoming iPad Air might debut with an M4 chip as soon as this spring. If this information proves valid, it is noteworthy, since the current model is equipped with the M2 chip. This indicates that Apple may be bypassing the M3 chip for its mid-tier tablet with vibrant colors.

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      Lenovo has introduced a new range of Android tablets that seem like promising alternatives to the iPad Air.

      At CES 2025, Lenovo unveiled its latest lineup, which includes the Android-based Yoga Tab Plus, Lenovo Idea Tab Pro, and Lenovo Tab. These tablets are designed to compete with Apple’s iPad offerings, and they will be available at competitive price points.

      Among them, the Yoga Tab Plus stands out as a particularly compelling competitor to the iPad Air 2024, at least on paper.