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Apple fans rush to order new device after company makes shock price announcement

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Apple fans rush to order new device after company makes shock price announcement

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It's official: Apple has launched a new iPad Air, and tech fans are rushing to pre-order the latest bit of kit amid a surprising pricing announcement.

Designed to work twice as hard as its predecessor, the latest iPad Air with M3 is a faster version, and is built to work with Apple Intelligence (their own brand of AI).

According to the tech giant, you’ll be able to feel the speed in ‘everything you do’, whether that’s editing photos, creating content or playing graphics-intensive games.

Yet despite the notable tech upgrade, Apple fans were surprised to learn that the price hasn't budged since the last model, and the new iPad Air is now available to pre-order online.

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Apple

From how much the new iPad Air costs to new, exciting features and where to pre-order, scroll down to 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 available to pre-order on the official Apple website from Wednesday, March 12. 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 pre-order times from the below competitors.

You can pre-order the new iPad Air from the following retailers now:

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.

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Apple

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 pre-order 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 pre-order on Apple with other online retailers to be announced shortly.

Apple has been busy, as the exciting news also follows the launch 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.

Visit Verizon now to find out more.

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Topics: Apple