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The National
10-03-2025
- The National
Apple M3 iPad Air review: Apple Intelligence takes centre stage once again
Last year's launch of Apple Intelligence marked a new era of focus for the folks at Cupertino, so it's unsurprising that the iPhone maker wants to continuously reinforce this with its products. This year, we expect the company to make more strides on this front. After the Vision Pro and the iPhone 16e, the next showcase for Apple's generative AI platform is the iPad Air, powered by the M3 chip. It's not the latest processor – that would be the M4 – but Apple seems to be taking it step by step, having a comfortable lead at the top of the global tablet market. But why only the M3? We will offer our theory later in this article. Though not the first iPad with Apple Intelligence, the M3 iPad Air stands out for one aspect – it is the first new iPad to come with the service out of the box. The National takes a deeper look into the seventh generation of the device. In terms of hardware, not much, as can be seen in the table below. Clearly, Apple is focusing on Apple Intelligence here. But the one thing we would have loved is (finally) integrating Face ID into the iPad Air (and the iPad and iPad Mini, as well). Face ID is only available on a bunch of the iPad Pro models. Touch ID remains the biometric verification method on the M3 iPad Air, nestled within the top button on the right side, which also switches the device on, locks it and can be used to activate Siri. At least it somewhat keeps alive the memory of the home button, which was finally laid to rest with the release of the iPhone 16e. Side note here, hopefully, in the next iPad mini, we will see the volume buttons, currently on top on the left side, moved to the right edge, to make the button layout in the entire iPad range consistent. But if you're really looking for new hardware, there's an updated Magic Keyboard for the device. It has a larger trackpad – good to cover more ground – and, notably, a new 14-key function row that gives access to shortcuts including volume and brightness, similar to what's on the keyboards of MacBooks and iMacs. The keyboard is sold separately, however, for Dh1,199 ($326). Apple has consistently built up the capabilities of its hardware to handle intensive tasks such as graphics. This seems to be the main highlight on the M3 iPad Air. The M3 chip, compared with the M2, has up to 35 per cent faster performance and 40 per cent quicker graphics. We took it for a spin on Adobe Photoshop and Final Cut Pro and didn't experience any significant lags. The fun part is to see how smooth renderings can be, while it is even more fun to think how far we've come in photo and video editing (yours truly is a relic from the early days of Photoshop and Premiere Pro). Note that Final Cut Pro utilises AI, which, through machine learning, boosts the editing experience. Apple recently launched two new AI features on Final Cut Pro – Magnetic Mask, which isolates people and objects without using a green screen to better customise backgrounds and effects, and Transcribe to Captions, which generates captions using an Apple-trained large language model. Of course, the Apple Pencil Pro (or its USB-C version) is a huge help and it remains as accurate as ever. It comes in even more handy with Apple Intelligence – try it with Notes for handwritten note-taking, with autocorrection and auto adjustment of handwriting, in addition to the mainstays – Writing Tools, schedules management, email organisations, picture creation with Image Playground and media management in Photos. Still at up to 10 hours, give or take. Fun fact: 10 hours has been the maximum capacity on all iPad Airs, dating back to the original in 2013. We will continue to tug on Apple's heartstrings to boost this key spec, which has been in place for more than a decade now. That being said, the new iPad Air remains true to its all-day performance, leaving us in the red just as evening set in, but still good enough to squeeze in less than a couple more hours before we plugged it in (we did go easy on it by then). In our one-hour YouTube-at-full-brightness test, it lost 15 per cent. Apple's M3 iPad Air is basically a clone of the M2 version, but with Apple Intelligence in it, which is no surprise. Does it merit an upgrade over the M2, or older models? Yes and no – it largely depends on how much you value AI. Apple Intelligence – and generative AI, in particular – is proving to be a hit, considering all the assistance it can give. On the other hand, maybe hanging on to your older iPad Air won't be a bad decision either, as we're guessing there will be a faster cycle for this series. The device was refreshed in less than a year – the gap between the M1 and M2 was two years – so we're guessing an M4 version would come out later this year, which would set the stage to put it line with the M5 at this same point in 2026. Also, the prices of the M3 iPad Air's Wi-Fi-plus-cellular version is a bit higher than the newest M4 MacBook Air. We do acknowledge that those two products have different purposes, but just a thought (and the latter is a review for another day.)
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Engadget Podcast: The M4 MacBook Air and Mobile World Congress 2025
Apple finally dropped some long-awaited updates this week: An M4 MacBook Air (now starting at $999!), M3 iPad Air, as well as a refreshed Mac Studio with M3 Ultra and M4 Max chips. In this episode, Cherlynn, Devindra and Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham chat about all of Apple's new hardware, as well as some interesting tidbits from Mobile World Congress 2025. Devindra also dives into his reviews of NVIDIA's RTX 5070 and AMD's Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT. It turns out AMD has finally delivered some killer GPUs to counter NVIDIA's dominance. Listen below or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you've got suggestions or topics you'd like covered on the show, be sure to email us or drop a note in the comments! And be sure to check out our other podcast, Engadget News! iTunes Spotify Pocket Casts Stitcher Google Podcasts MacBook Air refresh announced with an M4 chip and a slight price drop – 2:04 What's hot at Mobile World Congress 2025 – 23:10 Lenovo's Solar PC – 35:20 Xiaomi 15 Ultra (with a fancy Leica camera) – 37:53 New releases from Nothing – 39:16 Samsung releases a trio of A series devices – 40:35 NVIDIA vs. AMD part ∞: AMD's Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT edge out the GeForce RTX 5070 – 46:20 Pop culture picks – 54:11 Hosts: Devindra Hardawar and Cherlynn LowGuest: Nathan IngrahamProducer: Ben EllmanMusic: Dale North and Terrence O'Brien
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Apple 證實 M3 iPad Air 和 iPad 11 並未採用 C1 modem
在 iPhone 16e 上完成首秀後，Apple 的數據機晶片處女作 C1 是不是也會被用到同期發表的 M3 iPad Air 和 iPad 11 上？對這個問題官方現在給出了否定的回答。Daring Fireball 的 John Gruber 已經從 Apple 代表處確認這兩款平板的 5G 型號並未配備 C1，與此同時 MacRumors 也找到了對應的 FCC 資料，顯示新機所用的 modem 仍來自 Qualcomm。 根據知名分析師郭明錤的說法，Apple 已經在籌備支援毫米波 5G 的「新版」C1。它預計 2026 年量產，可能由「iPhone 17e」、某款 iPad 甚至 iPhone 的非 Pro 型號首發。 更多內容： Apple 首款自製 5G 數據機晶片「Apple C1」隨 iPhone 16e 一同登場 Apple C1 為保功耗犧牲毫米波 5G？補上該功能的「新版」可能明年到來 iPhone 16e 拆解揭秘 Apple C1 數據機晶片，電池比 iPhone 16 更大且支援快拆 緊貼最新科技資訊、網購優惠，追隨 Yahoo Tech 各大社交平台！ 🎉📱 Tech Facebook： 🎉📱 Tech Instagram： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 社群： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 頻道： 🎉📱 Tech Telegram 頻道：
Khaleej Times
12-02-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Apple's iPhone SE 4 release date, price, and features: Here's what we know
Apple fans eagerly awaiting the next iteration of the iPhone SE may not have to wait much longer. According to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman, the fourth-generation iPhone SE is 'imminent' and should be announced by next week. While initial reports suggested a possible debut this week, there now appears to be some uncertainty regarding the exact timing. Gurman also hinted that Apple has multiple product announcements in the pipeline. A "smaller announcement" is expected tomorrow, while Apple's Vision Pro PR team is reaching out to press regarding another upcoming update set for Friday. In addition to the iPhone SE 4, Apple is preparing to launch the M4 MacBook Air in the coming weeks. This model was previously expected to be Apple's first hardware release of the year, though its launch has been delayed. Furthermore, M3 iPad Air and iPad 11 models are anticipated within the next few months, reinforcing Apple's packed schedule of product rollouts. What to expect from the iPhone SE 4 While official details remain scarce, leaks and rumours suggest that the iPhone SE 4 will feature a 6.1-inch OLED display, replacing the previous LCD panel. The design is expected to align more closely with the iPhone 15, bringing Face ID support and an all-screen look to Apple's budget-friendly lineup. Additionally, the device is rumoured to include USB-C charging, marking a departure from the Lightning port, and a 48MP rear camera, a significant upgrade from its predecessor's 12MP lens. Pricing and availability Apple has yet to confirm pricing, but analysts predict a starting price of under $500 (approximately Dh1,836), slightly higher than the iPhone SE 3's $430 (approximately Dh1,579) launch price. The increase is likely due to the introduction of an OLED display, upgraded camera technology, and compliance with new charging regulations. With product briefings reportedly scheduled for next week, an official announcement from Apple seems imminent. Apple enthusiasts should stay tuned as more details unfold in the coming days.
