Apple’s New M3 Chip-Powered iPad Air is Faster and More Powerful Than Ever Before

Similar to the new iPhone models (and the iPhone 16E specifically), Apple is doubling down design devices built for Apple Intelligence and AI functions and features. The new iPad Air continues this trend, but really speeds things up a bit with its M3 chip, which is set to make the new iPad Air twice as fast as previous M1 models and over three times faster than A14 Bionic models.This extra speed will facilitate faster multitasking, AI features, and yes—even video-features like video editing applications and monitor/streaming needs. Let’s take a look at this new lineup of Apple iPad Air models and explore how these M3-powered iPad Airs might be solid options for your video workflows.The New Apple iPad AirSo, with this new M3 chip, the Apple iPad Air is set to deliver optimal performance with a focus on Apple Intelligence as its main goal. The M3 chip is also set to bring Apple's advanced graphics architecture to the iPad Air for the first time which will add support for ray tracing, dynamic caching, and hardware-accelerated mesh shading—all powerful support tools for working with graphics, motion, and design. With 8GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, a portable design, all-day battery life, options for either 11” or 13" Liquid Retina Display, and support for optional Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), and Magic Keyboard, this new version of the iPad Air should be a nice option for those wanting to be empowered to be even more productive and creative while on the go.Apple iPad Air CamerasWhile there aren’t too many iPad filmmakers out there (like there obviously are for iPhone filmmakers of course), it is worth mentioning that these new iPad Air models will feature an Ultra-Wide 12MP front-facing camera on the long side of the device that should be helpful for video calling experiences. A12MP wide rear camera will be able to capture vivid photos and detailed 4K videos. Again, nothing groundbreaking, but worth mentioning. More impressive might be the large, high-resolution Liquid Retina display that can let you retouch images, edit your film, and easily share them—a nice combo with the latest version of Apple Final Cut Pro for iPad as well.Price and AvailabilityAs mentioned above, the new Apple iPad Air models are set to come in either 11” or 13” options with several color versions to choose from. Both iPad Air sizes are available for pre-order now with units expected to start shipping soon. Here are the specs and purchase options for the new Apple iPad Air 13” model. Apple M3 8-Core Chip9-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine13" Liquid Retina Touchscreen2732 x 2048 Screen Resolution (264 ppi)8GB of RAM | 1TB Storage CapacityUltra-Wide 12MP Landscape Front Camera12MP Rear Camera5G | Wi-Fi 6E | Bluetooth 5.3USB-C Port (10 Gb/s)iPadOS with Apple IntelligenceApple 13" iPad Air (M3, 1TB, Wi-Fi + 5G, Purple)Now with the M3 chip, the Apple 11" iPad Air delivers optimal performance and is built for Apple Intelligence.

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Apple’s New M3 Chip-Powered iPad Air is Faster and More Powerful Than Ever Before


Similar to the new iPhone models (and the iPhone 16E specifically), Apple is doubling down design devices built for Apple Intelligence and AI functions and features. The new iPad Air continues this trend, but really speeds things up a bit with its M3 chip, which is set to make the new iPad Air twice as fast as previous M1 models and over three times faster than A14 Bionic models.

This extra speed will facilitate faster multitasking, AI features, and yes—even video-features like video editing applications and monitor/streaming needs. Let’s take a look at this new lineup of Apple iPad Air models and explore how these M3-powered iPad Airs might be solid options for your video workflows.


The New Apple iPad Air


So, with this new M3 chip, the Apple iPad Air is set to deliver optimal performance with a focus on Apple Intelligence as its main goal. The M3 chip is also set to bring Apple's advanced graphics architecture to the iPad Air for the first time which will add support for ray tracing, dynamic caching, and hardware-accelerated mesh shading—all powerful support tools for working with graphics, motion, and design.

With 8GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, a portable design, all-day battery life, options for either 11” or 13" Liquid Retina Display, and support for optional Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), and Magic Keyboard, this new version of the iPad Air should be a nice option for those wanting to be empowered to be even more productive and creative while on the go.

Apple iPad Air Cameras


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While there aren’t too many iPad filmmakers out there (like there obviously are for iPhone filmmakers of course), it is worth mentioning that these new iPad Air models will feature an Ultra-Wide 12MP front-facing camera on the long side of the device that should be helpful for video calling experiences.

A12MP wide rear camera will be able to capture vivid photos and detailed 4K videos. Again, nothing groundbreaking, but worth mentioning. More impressive might be the large, high-resolution Liquid Retina display that can let you retouch images, edit your film, and easily share them—a nice combo with the latest version of Apple Final Cut Pro for iPad as well.

Price and Availability


As mentioned above, the new Apple iPad Air models are set to come in either 11” or 13” options with several color versions to choose from. Both iPad Air sizes are available for pre-order now with units expected to start shipping soon.

Here are the specs and purchase options for the new Apple iPad Air 13” model.

  • Apple M3 8-Core Chip
  • 9-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine
  • 13" Liquid Retina Touchscreen
  • 2732 x 2048 Screen Resolution (264 ppi)
  • 8GB of RAM | 1TB Storage Capacity
  • Ultra-Wide 12MP Landscape Front Camera
  • 12MP Rear Camera
  • 5G | Wi-Fi 6E | Bluetooth 5.3
  • USB-C Port (10 Gb/s)
  • iPadOS with Apple Intelligence

Apple 13" iPad Air (M3, 1TB, Wi-Fi + 5G, Purple)


Now with the M3 chip, the Apple 11" iPad Air delivers optimal performance and is built for Apple Intelligence.