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Overview

• 13-Inch Liquid Retina display
• Apple M3 chip 
• 12MP Wide camera
• Landscape 12MP Center Stage camera
• Built for Apple Intelligence
• Bluetooth 5.3
• Supports Apple Pencil Pro, Supports Apple Pencil (USB-C)
• Supports Magic Keyboard for iPad Air
• iPadOS 18

Product Description

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The new iPad Air. Featuring the powerful Apple M3 chip. Up for anything. Built for Apple Intelligence.

Available in 13‑inch model with four beautiful colours with a stunning Liquid Retina display.

iPad Air is built for Apple Intelligence and powered by M3 for incredible performance and advanced graphics with hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

Apple Pencil Pro for next-level creativity. Magic Keyboard now with a 14-key function row and a larger trackpad.

iPadOS and amazing apps let you get things done in magical, intuitive ways.

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All Colours

Space Gray

Blue

Purple

Starlight

Infinite possibilities.

13-inch iPad Air with a gorgeous, high-resolution Liquid Retina display that brings everything you love to do to life. Displays deliver a brilliant, responsive and colour-accurate viewing experience.

13‑inch models are perfectly portable and offer even more room to work, create, learn and play. Multitask with ease and work seamlessly across multiple apps at once. Take notes and collaborate instantly with your team in apps like Freeform. There’s incredible capability no matter which size you choose.

13" Model

13″ model 2732x2048 display resolution

Stunningly advanced display.

An anti-reflective screen coating and True Tone keep text sharp in all kinds of lighting conditions. With high brightness and P3 wide colour, images look stunning. Technically speaking, spectacular.

• 600 nits brightness on 13-inch model
• P3 wide colour
• True Tone for comfortable viewing
• Full lamination for reduced reflectivity
• Anti-reflective coating for the lowest reflectivity in the industry

M3. Light it up.

iPad Air is built for Apple Intelligence. The lightning-fast M3 chip brings breakout performance to iPad Air. With a powerful CPU, GPU and Neural Engine, it’s nearly 2x faster than iPad Air with M1 chip. The GPU architecture brings advanced graphics whether you’re working, streaming, creating or gaming. All with amazing efficiency for all-day battery life.

A chip that’s ahead of the game.

The Apple-designed M3 chip features an 8‑core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores to power all types of workflows and creative tasks. Its 9‑core GPU delivers up to 40 per cent faster graphics performance than iPad Air with M1 chip and introduces Dynamic Caching, hardware‑accelerated ray tracing and hardware‑accelerated mesh shading for vibrant and realistic photos, videos and graphics.

• 8-core CPU
• 9-core GPU
• 16-core Neural Engine
• Hardware-accelerated ray tracing

Advanced Neural Engine for advanced AI apps.

Up to 60% faster Neural Engine performance than M1

The 16-core Neural Engine makes iPad Air a powerful device for AI, delivering up to 60 per cent faster performance than iPad Air with M1 chip. iPad Air is built for Apple Intelligence, and M3 powers features like Writing Tools and Image Wand in the Notes app. And it enables AI-driven note-taking in Goodnotes 6, next‑level video editing in Final Cut Pro for iPad and pro-quality shot tracking in Onform.

Apple Intelligence. Personal, private, powerful.

Available now in English

iPad Air is built for Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data - not even Apple.

Apple Intelligence enables delightful ways to express yourself visually. Turn a rough sketch into a related image with Image Wand. And create new images based on descriptions, suggested concepts and even a person from your Photos library with Image Playground.

Writing Tools help you find just the right words and transform the way you communicate. Proofread your text, rewrite different versions to get the right tone and summarise selected text with a tap.

With the Clean Up tool in the Photos app, you can easily remove unwanted distractions in your photos. Apple Intelligence identifies background objects so you can delete them with a tap for the perfect shot - while staying true to the original image.

Image Wand in Notes

Writing Tools in Mail

Clean Up in Photos

Apple Intelligence protects your privacy at every step. It’s integrated into the core of iPad through on-device processing, so it’s aware of your personal information without collecting your personal information. And with groundbreaking Private Cloud Compute, Apple Intelligence can draw on larger Apple-designed server‑based models, running on Apple silicon, to handle more complex requests while protecting your privacy.

iPadOS and apps. Get up to something wonderful.

iPadOS is designed to let you do all the things you love easily and powerfully from first touch to finishing touches. Use multiple apps at once, write in any text field and navigate quickly and efficiently using just your finger, Apple Pencil or the Magic Keyboard trackpad.

Space Grey iPad Air

Starlight iPad Air

Purple iPad Air

Blue iPad Air

Do it all. All at once.

Stage Manager lets you multitask effortlessly by allowing you to overlap and resize windows to look the way you want, so you can easily navigate between them. You can also group apps for specific tasks or projects and arrange them in your ideal layout.

Built‑in apps for all the essentials.

iPad Air comes with powerful and capable apps designed to help you create, connect and get things done. Browse, edit and share your images and videos with Photos. Create dazzling presentations with Keynote and add style with Apple Pencil Pro, or magically solve complex equations in Maths Notes.

Amazing apps for any ask.

Apps can transform iPad Air into almost anything you need it to be. And with over a million apps on the App Store designed just for iPad, you’ll find the right app for whatever you want to do.

Apple Pencil Pro. Engineered for limitless creativity.

Apple Pencil sets the standard for how drawing, painting, handwriting and note-taking should feel - intuitive, precise and magical. All with pixel‑perfect precision, low latency, tilt sensitivity and support for palm rejection. And Apple Pencil Pro adds even more capabilities to bring your ideas to life like never before.

Intuitive and precise creative control.

Apple Pencil Pro can sense when you squeeze it and brings up a palette, so you can quickly switch tools, line weights and colours.

Barrel roll. A gyroscope allows you to rotate Apple Pencil Pro for precise control of shaped pen and brush tools.	Haptic feedback. A custom haptic engine delivers precise feedback that you can feel. When you squeeze or double-tap, you’ll feel a light pulse confirming the action.
Apple Pencil hover. Preview exactly where your Apple Pencil will touch down on your display, and see a virtual shadow of your tool. So you can write, sketch and illustrate with even greater precision.	Double tap. Quickly switch between tools, like a pen and eraser, with a double tap on Apple Pencil Pro.

Ready when inspiration strikes.

Apple Pencil Pro pairs, charges and stores magnetically on the side of iPad Air. And if you lose or misplace it, you can easily locate your Apple Pencil Pro in the Find My app.

iPad Air works with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C). Two great options for all kinds of creativity.

Magic Keyboard. The keys to your best work.

Magic Keyboard is the perfect companion for iPad Air. It delivers an amazing typing experience and a trackpad for precision tasks in a sleek, portable design. The keyboard includes a 14‑key function row, a USB-C connector for pass‑through charging, and front and back protection for your iPad Air. The floating cantilever design smoothly adjusts to multiple viewing angles, and a large glass trackpad expands how you can work with iPadOS.

Cameras. Capture your imagination. And everything else.

Advanced front and back cameras make it easy to shoot and edit incredible content in a snap. Copy text in photos or videos and translate languages using Live Text. And Centre Stage makes all your video calls more dynamic.

12MP Center Stage camera for even better video calls	12MP Wide back camera with Smart HDR images and 4K video

12MP Center Stage camera. Stay front and centre.

Located on the long side of iPad Air, the 12MP Center Stage camera creates a perfect video calling experience - especially when iPad Air is attached to Magic Keyboard. And with Centre Stage, machine learning enables the camera to automatically adjust to keep you centred in the shot.

Advanced back camera. Shoot for the stars.

The 12MP Wide back camera captures vivid photos and amazing 4K videos. And the large, high-resolution Liquid Retina display lets you retouch images, edit your film and easily share them - all on iPad Air. You can also use the back camera to scan documents and then fill them out with Apple Pencil. Machine learning enables features like Visual Look Up so you can identify objects in your photos and videos and learn more about them.

Built-in mics and speakers. Sounds perfect.

Record and play back rich audio with dual mics and landscape stereo speakers. The two microphones work together to capture the audio from the camera being used, so there’s less distracting background noise.

Connectivity. Wait-less wireless.

Stay connected with blazing-fast Wi‑Fi. And with 5G connectivity capabilities on Wi-Fi + Cellular models, you have the option to add a flexible data plan whenever you need it to browse the web, play games, stream movies and more.

Blazing-fast connections.

Get incredibly fast Wi-Fi with iPad Air. So you can stream, download and share at high speeds.	Choosing 5G connectivity capabilities gives you the ultimate flexibility so you can connect to the fastest wireless networks, even if it’s just for a day or while you’re on holiday.
iPad Air uses eSIM, enabling a fast, convenient and secure way to activate your mobile data plan directly on your device.	Bluetooth 5.3 low-latency audio supports next-generation headsets and hearing aids that use Bluetooth LE.

Connect to displays, drives and devices with USB‑C.

USB-C gives you fast, easy connections to your go‑to accessories like external displays, docks, drives and cameras. Perfect for quick transfers of large photos and videos.

Designed to make a difference.

What matters to you matters to Apple too. From using more recycled materials that minimise environmental impact. To privacy protections that give you more control over your data. To creating built-in features that make iPad accessible to all.

The new iPad Air has a durable design that uses 100 per cent recycled aluminium in the enclosure.	Privacy is a fundamental human right. Which is why we design our products and services to protect it.	The best technology works for everyone. That’s why our products and services are inclusive by design.

Why iPad

Yes, it does that. And then some.

iPad is so versatile, it’s more than up to any task. Whether you’re working on a project, expressing your creativity or playing an immersive game, iPad is a fun and powerful way to get it done. Here are just a few of the countless things you can do with iPad.

Get the tough things done easily.

Run powerful apps effortlessly. iPad works with the powerful apps you’re familiar with, like Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Office, with the added ease of using them with touch.

All‑day battery life.

Stay productive and on the go all day.

Use multiple apps at once and work between them. Multitasking with iPad is more intuitive and powerful than ever. Work seamlessly across apps. Use Slide Over or Split View to work with multiple apps at the same time, and even drag and drop content between apps with touch or a trackpad. And on iPad Pro and iPad Air, you can use Stage Manager to overlap, stack and resize app windows.
Wi‑Fi when you have it. Mobile connectivity when you don’t. Mobile capability means iPad keeps you connected from just about anywhere. So you don’t miss a beat even if you’re away from Wi‑Fi.
Store and share all your stuff with Files. You can organise, share and get to all your stuff with the Files app. Manage what’s on your iPad, in iCloud or on cloud services like Box. Easily access files stored on a thumb drive or other external devices too.

Write it down. Mark it up. And make it unforgettable.

Take amazing notes with Apple Pencil.

Whether you’re taking class notes, keeping a journal or brainstorming a solution, iPad is always ready to capture your brightest ideas. Then you can easily share them, build on them and bring them to life.

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Sign documents. Mark up anything. Fill out a form or sign a document on iPad with your fingertip or Apple Pencil, then send it with just a tap. Or take a screenshot and mark it up, give some retouching notes on a photo or make revisions to a document.	Draw perfect shapes by hand. Draw familiar shapes freehand with Apple Pencil and watch as shape recognition snaps them into their ideal form.
Books	Notes

Take a Quick Note anywhere. Quick Note is a fast and easy way to make or get to a note no matter what you’re doing. Start a Quick Note with a swipe of a finger or Apple Pencil, then jot down information over any app or screen. Add links, highlights, tags and mentions for context.

Create on the ultimate canvas for any project.

Draw a masterpiece with Apple Pencil.

With tilt and pressure sensitivity, low latency and pixel‑perfect precision, Apple Pencil is the ultimate tool to help turn a blank page into an inspiring work of art.

Adobe Photoshop

3D design at your fingertips. Even the most intensive creative projects are brought to life on iPad. Use touch to move and manipulate objects. Apple Pencil to draw and fine‑tune sketches. You can even view them in AR, all on one device.	Produce music or record a podcast. Audio apps for iPad help you learn, practise, record and create with ease. So release an album, start a podcast or plug in an instrument and jam with your iPad.
Bring your own animated characters to life. Use Apple Pencil to draw characters and create new worlds with intuitive animation apps designed for all types of artists.	iPad and Mac make a serious creative team. With Sidecar, you can extend or mirror your Mac display wirelessly. Then use iPad for precision tasks or as an incredible second display. And with Universal Control, a single keyboard and mouse or trackpad work seamlessly between your Mac and iPad.
Animation Desk	Adobe Lightroom

Catch a movie. Blast tunes. Read a classic.

Comes with three months of Apple TV+. Every iPad includes a three-month subscription to Apple TV+, featuring critically acclaimed Apple Original series and films.	Watch and stream all your favourite content. Catch the newest movie and TV releases or rewatch your favourites on an immersive display that goes with you anywhere.
	SharePlay
Amazing speakers for music, video and TV. Listen to a podcast as you cook, blast your favourite playlist or take a movie to go.	Catch up on a classic or read a bestseller. Check out all your favourite authors, books and publications with the Books app. iPad makes reading a joy.

Snap a photo. Scan a doc.

Shoot a film. All on the same device.

Shoot a photo or video and edit it straightaway.

Capture the perfect shot and make it your own with a suite of powerful built‑in or third‑party editing apps. iPad makes editing, enjoying and sharing your photos and videos easy.

LumaFusion app on iPad.

Stay connected. Use FaceTime and other video conferencing apps to stay connected with family, friends and the office. You can take selfies too.	Did you know a document scanner is built in? Use the back camera to scan a document, then mark it up and send it. All from the same device.

The best platform for AR.

Advanced cameras, motion tracking and a large display make iPad the ultimate device for augmented reality. So you can learn, watch and play in immersive environments.

JigSpace app on iPad.

Play it like you mean it.

App Store games that look and play amazing.

Browse and enjoy thousands of games designed just for iPad. From high‑speed racing to jigsaw puzzles, there’s a game for everyone.

Connect a game controller. Pair your PlayStation controller with your iPad to create an incredible portable gaming console. Play solo or squad up with friends in multiplayer. Warped Kart Racers

Explore a world of games with a free trial of Apple Arcade.

Play your way through hundreds of worlds and experience endless fun with Apple Arcade. One subscription, zero ads, all you can play.

Games are more engaging with motion.

Games take on a new dimension with motion sensors built into iPad. Dodge, drive and take aim with iPad as an amazing hand-held gaming device.

Asphalt 9: Legends app on iPad.

Lifelong learning made magical.

Your classroom can be anywhere. Take your learning with you and sign in from wherever you are. Attend a lecture, tackle a group project or simply stay connected with colleagues and classmates from all over. ZOOM Cloud Meetings app on iPad.	Learn something new, be it cooking or Cantonese. iPad makes a perfect companion for learning. Go step by step with an instructor or zip through a self‑guided course in your free time. However you like to learn, there’s an app for that. Kitchen Stories app on iPad.

A great start for all types of learning.

The App Store has a huge range of educational apps for children to explore outside the classroom. And Screen Time lets you view and set limits on how much time you and your kids spend on apps, websites and more.

Star Walk Kids: Astronomy Game app on iPad.

Build your coding skills. Swift Playgrounds makes it fun to learn and experiment with Swift - a powerful programming language created by Apple. Learn code, build real apps with SwiftUI and see your ideas come to life on the App Store.	Unlock the world around you with AR. Expand your mind with augmented reality learning apps. Dive into layers of the human body or point your iPad to the stars and see the constellations above you.

There’s an app for that.

Apps in the App Store are designed to take full advantage of the power and versatility of iPad. Our App Store editors curate and recommend the best apps in the world to help you create, have fun, learn and get things done.

iPadOS 18

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