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.

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’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.

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.

A recent leak suggests that Apple will soon launch the new iPad Air lineup with 11-inch and 13-inch display with M3 chipset.

Bloomberg has suggested that a 2025 iPad Air will launch early this year, which would be sooner than expected.