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Apple iPad Air M3 review: The smallest of upgrades

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Apple 's new iPad Air ( M3 ) has an 8 -core CPU , a 9 -core GPU , and a 16 -core Neural Engine .

The new chip unlocks Apple Intelligence features, which won't work on some older models but are supported on the 2024 iPad Air .

Apple 's optional Magic Keyboard has a larger trackpad, a full row of function keys, and pass-through charging.

The battery life on the new iPad Air is pretty great, though not dramatically improved compared to the last version.

The iPad is simply better suited for iPad tasks, which include light work, gaming, reading, and perhaps some light drawing and photo editing.

The new Air is slightly faster and has slightly better battery life...and that's pretty much it.

If you already own the 2024 iPad Air with the M2 chip, there's very little reason to upgrade.

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