Apple fans rush to pre-order new iPad amid shock pricing announcement
Apple has confirmed the launch of a new iPad Air, and fans are rushing to pre-order the latest tech launch amid a shocking pricing announcement.
Designed to work two times faster than its predecessor, the latest iPad Air with M3 is a more powerful version, and is built to work hand-in-hand with Apple Intelligence.
According to the tech giant, you’ll be able to feel the speed in ‘everything you do’, whether that’s creating content or playing graphics-intensive games.
Yet despite its latest advances in tech, Apple fans are surprised to learn that the price has stayed the same, and it’s now available to pre-order online.
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From how much the new iPad Air costs to new features and where to buy, find out everything you need to know below.
Where to pre-order the new iPad Air now
If you’re keen to get your hands on the new iPad Air with M3, listen up. The new model is now available to pre-order on the official Apple website. You can choose from the 11-inch or the 13-inch and it comes in four different colors: space gray, blue, purple, and starlight.
If you’re after a good deal, you can compare prices and preorder times from the below competitors.
You can preorder the new iPad Air from the following retailers now:
- Best Buy: Available to pre-order now, $599 for the 11-inch iPad Air. $799 for the 13-inch iPad Air
- Verizon: Available to pre-order now
- AT&T: Orders open from 6pm (PT) on Thursday, March 6. Prices have yet to be confirmed
- Apple: Available to pre-order now, $599 for the 11-inch iPad Air. $799 for the 13-inch iPad Air
- Amazon: Available to pre-order now, $899 for the 11-inch iPad Air. $1,299 for the 13-inch iPad Air
As per previous Apple launches, the iPad Air is also likely to be available to purchase from Verizon soon, but details have yet to be confirmed. If you're based in the UK, you can now pre-order the 11-inch iPad Air from £17 per month via Sky.
How much does the new iPad Air cost?
Much to the surprise of Apple fans, the price of the iPad Air has not changed since the previous model. As per the Apple website, the device comes in at $599 for the 11-inch model and $799 for the 13-inch model.
Where to preorder the new MacBook Air now
Serious Apple fanatics will know that the iPad Air isn’t the only launch to look forward to, as a new MacBook Air also launched earlier today (Wednesday, March 5). With a ‘new lower price’ of $999, it’s $100 cheaper than the previous model, and delivers up to 18 hours of battery life.
This time, it comes with an M4 chip, which means it's compatible with Apple Intelligence. It’s now available to preorder on Apple with other online retailers to be announced shortly.
Apple has been busy, as the exciting news also follows the introduction of the new Apple iPhone 16e, a 'more affordable' addition to the iPhone 16 family. The iPhone 16e is currently available to purchase from the following online retailers: Best Buy, Verizon, and AT&T.