Apple has officially refreshed its iPad lineup with the launch of the iPad Air (2025) and the 11th-generation iPad (2025). The new iPad Air 2025 is powered by the M3 chip, delivering significant performance improvements and is now available in 11-inch and 13-inch variants. Alongside this, Apple introduced an updated entry-level iPad with the A16 Bionic chip, offering improved efficiency and starting with 128GB of storage.
iPad Air (2025) – Features & Specifications
Apple has equipped the iPad Air 2025 with the M3 chip, making it up to twice as fast as the previous M1-powered model. Running on iPadOS 18, it supports Apple Intelligence features and boasts enhanced graphics capabilities, including hardware-accelerated ray tracing.
The tablet comes in 11-inch (2,360×1,640 pixels) and 13-inch (2,732×2,048 pixels) Liquid Retina LCD displays. For photography, the device features a 12MP rear camera (f/1.8 aperture) and a 12MP front-facing Center Stage camera (f/2.0 aperture).
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery Life: Up to 10 hours (Wi-Fi) and 9 hours (Wi-Fi + Cellular)
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, 5G, 4G LTE
- Ports: USB Type-C
- Sensors: Three-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer, ambient light sensor, Touch ID
Available in Blue, Purple, Space Grey, and Starlight, the iPad Air (2025) is now open for pre-orders and will be available from March 12.
iPad (2025) – Features & Specifications
Apple has introduced the 11th-gen iPad (2025) with the A16 Bionic chip, delivering a 30% performance boost over its predecessor. Running iPadOS 18, this entry-level tablet now starts with 128GB of storage, compared to the previous 64GB.
It sports a 12MP rear camera (f/1.8) and a 12MP front Center Stage camera (f/2.4). Like previous models, it supports Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, 5G, and 4G LTE.
The iPad (2025) comes in Blue, Pink, Silver, and Yellow and will be available starting March 12.
Accessories & Magic Keyboard Updates
Apple has also launched an updated Magic Keyboard for the iPad Air (2025) with a larger trackpad, a 14-key function row, and a USB Type-C charging port.
Final Thoughts
With the iPad Air (2025) featuring the powerful M3 chip and a larger 13-inch variant, and the iPad (2025) receiving the A16 Bionic chip upgrade, Apple has made significant strides in its tablet lineup. Whether you’re looking for high-end performance or an affordable iPad experience, these new releases cater to all users.
