After a week on pre-order, Apple’s refreshed iPad Air with M3 processors is now available to buy immediately and the first pre-ordered ones are arriving in users’ hands.
The new iPad Air together with the Magic Keyboard, sold separately — image credit: Apple
The new iPad Air together with the Magic Keyboard, sold separately — image credit: Apple
Apple announced the new M3 11-inch iPad Air and 13-inch iPad Air on March 4, 2025. Unusually, Apple did not do its usual taking down of the online store or even having any delay, as instead pre-orders were being taken immediately.
Then just as with the iPhone 16e, there has also not been the familiar situation of the most popular configurations being immediately placed on back-order. Throughout the pre-order period, at least most colors and configurations of both the 11-inch and 13-inch models remained available for shipping to arrive on launch day.