The next-generation 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air models will be equipped with the M3 chip, according to a private account on social media platform

Bloomberg’s resident Apple commentator Mark Gurman published a roundup in October 2024 that suggested a new iPad Air would reach store shelves in early 2025 – likely around April.

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

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.

The purported specifications of the iPad 11, iPhone SE 4, and 2025 iPad Air models have appeared online, and contradictions include the iPad 11 not getting Apple Intelligence support.

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.

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’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.

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,

Apple launched the M2 iPad Air in May 2024, which historically would mean we wouldn't see a new iPad Air until late 2025 or early 2026. However, according to an October report from Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman, the next-gen iPad Air will arrive sometime early this year.