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

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 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 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.

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