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iPad Air & 11th-Gen iPad Now Available for Preorder

By Natalie: Mar 12,2025

Apple unveiled two exciting iPad updates this week, both launching March 12th, with pre-orders available now. The new M3 iPad Air starts at $599, while the updated 11th-generation iPad begins at $349. These are iterative upgrades, focusing on performance enhancements rather than radical redesigns. However, as the latest 2025 models, they offer significant power boosts over their predecessors, making them compelling choices for potential buyers.

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Out March 12 ### Apple iPad (11th Generation)

$349.00 at Amazon

Out March 12 ### 11" Apple iPad Air with M3 Chip (2025 Model)

$599.00 at Amazon

Out March 12 ### 13" Apple iPad Air with M3 Chip (2025 Model)

$799.00 at Amazon

Out March 12 ### Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (M3)

$269.00 at Apple

Below, we detail the new features, pricing, and pre-order information.

Apple iPad (11th Generation)

Out March 12 ### Apple iPad (11th Generation)

$349.00 at Amazon

For everyday tablet users, the 11th-generation iPad is an excellent choice. It boasts a faster A16 chip, replacing the A14 in the previous model, and doubles the base storage to 128GB at no extra cost. Aesthetically similar to its predecessor, it's available in silver, blue, yellow, and pink. While internally improved, it notably lacks Apple Intelligence.

If you can forgo Apple Intelligence (perfectly feasible for many, even iPhone 16 users), the 11th-gen iPad delivers ample power for everyday tasks such as gaming, browsing, streaming, social media, email, and more. It's built to handle these tasks reliably for years to come.

New iPad Air with M3 Chip

Out March 12 ### 11" Apple iPad Air with M3 Chip (2025 Model)

$599.00 at Amazon

Out March 12 ### 13" Apple iPad Air with M3 Chip (2025 Model)

$799.00 at Amazon

Out March 12 ### Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (M3)

$269.00 at Apple

The new iPad Air occupies a sweet spot in Apple's tablet lineup, offering more power than the base model but falling short of the iPad Pro. If you need more processing muscle than the entry-level iPad provides, the M3-powered iPad Air is a great option, available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes.

As its name suggests, it features Apple's powerful M3 chip and supports Apple Intelligence, a feature absent in the base model. It's also compatible with a new Magic Keyboard (available at Apple) featuring function keys and a trackpad.

Where to Buy Previous Generation iPads

With numerous iPad generations released, here's a quick look at previous models still available in 2025. New releases often make older models more affordable.

### Apple iPad (10th Generation)