Apple unveiled two exciting iPad upgrades this week, both launching March 12th, with pre-orders available now. The M3 iPad Air starts at $599, while the new 11th-generation iPad boasts a starting price of $349. These are iterative updates, focusing on performance enhancements rather than radical redesigns. However, as the newest 2025 models, they offer superior power compared to their predecessors, making them the ideal choice for anyone seeking a new Apple tablet.
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Out March 12### Apple iPad (11th Generation)
2$349.00 at Amazon
Out March 12### 11" Apple iPad Air with M3 Chip (2025 Model)
2$599.00 at Amazon
Out March 12### 13" Apple iPad Air with M3 Chip (2025 Model)
0$799.00 at Amazon
Out March 12### Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (M3)
0$269.00 at Apple
Below, we detail the new features, pricing, and pre-order information for these iPads.
Apple iPad (11th Generation)
Out March 12### Apple iPad (11th Generation)
2$349.00 at Amazon
The new 11th-generation iPad is perfect for everyday tablet users. It features the fast A16 chip, a significant upgrade from the previous generation's A14. Storage has also been doubled to a starting capacity of 128GB at no extra cost. Aesthetically, it remains largely unchanged, offering the same color options: silver, blue, yellow, and pink. While internally improved, it notably does not include Apple Intelligence.
If you can forgo Apple Intelligence (and many iPhone 16 users can attest to this), the 11th-generation iPad provides ample power for typical tablet tasks like gaming, web browsing, video streaming, social media, email, and more. Its performance should remain robust for years to come.
New iPad Air with M3 Chip
Out March 12### 11" Apple iPad Air with M3 Chip (2025 Model)
2$599.00 at AmazonOut March 12### 13" Apple iPad Air with M3 Chip (2025 Model)
0$799.00 at AmazonOut March 12### Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (M3)
0$269.00 at Apple
The new iPad Air occupies a sweet spot in Apple's tablet lineup, surpassing the baseline iPad in performance while falling short of the iPad Pro. If you need more processing power than the entry-level model offers, the M3-powered iPad Air is an excellent choice. It's available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes.
As its name suggests, it boasts Apple's powerful M3 chip and includes support for 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 the previous models still available in 2025. New releases often make older models more attractively priced.
### Apple iPad (10th Generation)
0See it at Amazon
### Apple iPad Air (6th Generation)
0See it at Amazon
### Apple iPad Mini (6th Generation)
0See it at Amazon
### Apple iPad Pro (7th Generation)
0See it at Amazon
