Apple's next-generation iPad Air and entry-level iPad models have seemingly been confirmed today by known leaker Evan Blass. In a

A prolific and generally accurate leaker is predicting that the next iPad Air will use the M3 chip, countering rumors of a jump up to the M4 chip.

Apple plans to introduce its next-generation iPad Air lineup with the powerful M3 chip, featuring 11-inch and 13-inch models. The upgrade, promising a 15% performance boost, targets enhanced multitasking and gaming.

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According to a fresh leak from a credible source, the upcoming iPad Air will likely be powered by an Apple M3 chip rather than an M4.

"Early" in the year could mean anything from February to May, so the potential announcement date is still a little fuzzy for the next iPad Air. Considering the existing M2 iPad Ai

Apple’s next iPad Air models will pack M3 silicon instead of M4, and apparently, they will be announced in March alongside the next entry-level iPad and iPhone SE 4.

If the leak is accurate, the next iPad Air will feature the M3 chip, not the M4 as previously rumored. This move aligns with Apple’s strategy to differentiate its product lineup, ensuring the iPad Pro remains the go-to choice for performance-focused buyers.

Apple is reportedly gearing up to unveil its next-generation iPad Air lineup. For the first time, the iPad Air family is expected to feature two variants: the familiar 11-inch model and a larger

Apple may choose to refresh its iPad Air models in the spring with an M4 chip, skipping the M3 generation for the lineup entirely,

Last May, after a gap of two year, Apple released two new iPad Air models including a redesigned 11-inch and a new 13-inch device. Both were powered by its M2 chip which features a faster 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU,